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Posted 12/14/2011 1:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Grandma, and welcome!  I'm putting your post here because you asked a different question than the topic you posted this in.  You will get more responses this way AND members can welcome you, too.  It's a "twofer"!

 

Sherrine

 

It was reassuring to know I am not the only one.  My forearm pain is only upon retiring for the night.  It is in the mid-forearm to the elbow and bilateral--both arms.  It is a deep pain, feels deep to the bone.  Narcotic pain pills do not seem all that effective.  Surprisingly, a topical analgesic ointment containing menthol and camphor seems to help.   I have a diagnosed nerve receptor disorder but never considered fibromyalgia.  It is great to have a Web Site where we can share our information and learn from others.  Does anyone have any insite as to nightly lumbosacral pain?   This becomes a 7 on a scale of 10 for pain about 3 a.m.  and makes it impossible to sleep. 

Posted 12/14/2011 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi again, Grandma, and welcome!  Yes, I have the low back pain at times.  I have a cream that I use that really helps...sounds something like what you use on your forearm.  Mine is called Sombra.  I also do not sleep flat on my back.  That causes more pain for me.  I lay on my side, wedge a pillow behind my back, and then this allows me to lay so I'm partially on my back and partially on my side.  I also can lay only on my side.  I also keep my knees drawn up you I'm kind of in a sitting position.  This keeps the muscles in the back stretched and it helps me, too.

 

Be sure to check out Fibro 101...the second thread on the forum.  There are links to good information about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  Good starting links are called Symptoms, What Else Could It Be, and A Thorough Explanation of Fibromyalgia.  You just might see yourself there.  All of the links are good so check them out!

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/14/2011 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome! I am sorry to hear about your nighttime pain. I wish I had some advice, but all I can recommend is visualization to transport yourself "away" a little bit.
Posted 12/14/2011 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Grandma,

I am so glad that you have joined us. You will get satisfaction here knowing you are not alone with this. I hope that you feel better soon.

Take care,

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/15/2011 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Grandma,

Glad you are able to join our forum. You will meet alot of nice people here and get alot of good advice. I can't offer any thing about no sleep since I have insomnia. I have tried everything and have just been put on klonipin. (may have mispelled that). But I too have low back pain due to herniated disc in lumbar region. I use a heating pad when in pain, and if it's inflammed I use an ice pack. The wedge sounds like a good idea.

Anyway, hope this site helps. I know when I can't sleep at night I log on and come here. It 's nice to know we're not alone. Hope you feel better soon.

Yellwdaisy

Posted 12/15/2011 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
Grandma...Welcome to hw forum, it is a great place to come. I have had that pain you speak of and I find that ice settles it for me but quite often I too have trouble falling back to sleep. I think there will probaly be members who can give you more advice. I think you will find most memebers very helpful and encouraging.

I look forward to your posts....


Take care, Amy
Posted 12/15/2011 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Grandma,

Some nights I have to wedge my back, other nights I wedge some part of my front. It depends on which body parts hurt

the most. I have regular sized bed pillows, and a little airplane pillow with it's own pillow-cover and case, bought in Bed

Bath & Beyond. That one gives just enough support when my ribs hurt. Lower back pain usually does not wake me up.

Arm, forearm and elbow pain have been a problem for me though. I usually just sleep in whatever position is best for that

night.

Free Spirit
Posted 12/15/2011 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Grandma. I do not have the pain you describe, but I did want to welcome you to HW!
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