new and needing a friend

Hi, I am new to this sight but about 1 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with the following: fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, RA, poly arthritis, and tremors. I also have multiple bone spurs in my neck and two bulging discs L3 and L4 that I will start to receive injections for in two more weeks. Before the weekend in bed with the worst pain I had ever experienced I was active and almost fit. I had put on some weight in the last four years that had slowed me down a little, (complete histerectomy 2004) but I still did almost anything I wanted to, of course now that is not the picture. I am looking for someone with simular multiple conditions that I can talk with. Plus the cost of all my meds, is crazy expensive.
Thanks in advance to anyone. bebe

Thanks for responding, after going for my first injections, and being unable to get them, due to something on the list of questions I was asked just prior to (maybe) getting some real relief from all the pain. I felt I had no where else to go. I don't want to poor out my heart here but my husband who helps take care of me is at his break point and over one thousand bucks for the two shots I am rescheduled for... well we are in shock to say the least. Please forgive me for going on. I am in hope of finding a person with more of the same issues, however I know it really isn't relevant when we all suffer from chronic pain...
Thanks again sarah, your awesome! we also have tmj in common and I used to have migraines years ago.

Hi, I often complain about the cost of medications so don't feel bad. Its silly that to feel better we need medication and without it many of us are unable to have any quality of life. I have just been scanned to start the injections but the Dr told me that they might cause problems with my diabetes so he wants to make sure with my family doctor that I will be tested frequently for any changes. I hope you get things sorted out and you get some relief.
Take care
Rose

Hi tiki bebe, Welcome to the family...a great place to feel understood, be supported, support others and share information. We all care about eachother!

I share a few of your afflictions...check out my signature. I try to deal with them all by taking things one day at a time. It's important to do what you can each day to help yourself. Exercise has helped me...mainly walking. Having back surgery L3, L4 and L5...a lumbar laminectomy has made a big differance in reducing back pain. Physical therapy taught me good exercise that I do each morning.

Fibromites are helped by heat, so use it often. Keep active but pace yourself. Keeping busy having fun distracts pain.

Make sure you check out fibro 101, you will find a wealth of info!
So glad you have joined us. Post often :)

hugs, Robin

Hi Tiki and welcome to the forum!!! Pour your heart out until you feel better, we all do at one time or another. My hubby gets aggravated quite often and I am on the go pain or not.

As far as your meds go.........Have you asked your doc for samples?? My hubby got his blood pressure meds for 2 years from our doc. They have them, just ask (beg, grovel or what ever it takes-----hehe, I ain't proud) Second option is to contact the company, many times they have programs to help those in need. If your meds are working for you it is worth it.

I was supposed to get injections and even had the appt. I came home and did my research and promptly cancelled, the side effects were not worth the possibility of the shots working as they don't always.

I have fibro, major fatigue, multiple issues in my neck which surgery is not an option, my lower back is also a mess with bulging disc and stenosis, DJD and I am sure there is something I left out. I bent your ear enough.............Good Luck!!

I don't take any major pain meds (I tried narcotics a good while back and they did not do anything but make me tired. I do take a muscle relaxer, ultram with ibuprofen (Thanks to this forum) I bet I have just about every muscle rub (ben gay), massager, and more.

When my lower back goes out, like now, I use ice to reduce swelling then I have to throw a little heat in there. Many of us also use a Bed Buddy for our stiff throbbing necks & shoulders.