Where is the light thru this tunnel?

Hi everyone!

I've been in this flare up for 3 weeks now. Had my first mini melt down this past sat. I wasn't able to sleep more than 4 hours two nights in a row. It was awful!! I have this crazy pain in my arm. It's in my shoulder then goes down to my elbow and wrist. By the end of my shift I can't move it at all. (This kind of pain is new to me)

Just went down to 3 days a week at work. At this rate I'm not sure I'll last to the end of the year!

I so badly want to see the light at the end of this tunnel.

Pain level: 9 I feel awful

:/

Xoxo

Flares are awful.

Are you taking any painkillers or muscle relaxants? What about sleep aids? Sometimes, when the body is in agony, you have to give it some help.

I was flaring for about ten days recently, and the breakthrough meds made a huge difference to my QOL.

Most prescriptions expire after a year.

Some people chose to try to go natural. It's a personal decision. Others use prescription medications. Most people manage with a blend of supplements and prescription medications. remember: even 'natural' still needs to be monitored by a pharmacist, as these can be dangerous, as well.

Got the ok for an anti-immflamatory. I see my dr next week!


@myself09...I'll keep that in mind! Didn't know that.

@ joy....I tried heat but now I'll try ice.

Thank you all for your responses. I really appreciate it. Sometime I feel I'm so alone in this. This forum is all I have when I need to talk to someone who actually understands what I'm going thru.


XOXO