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Posted 3/24/2012 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Lately my fybro pain has been a little better with new meds however at night I have horrible foot and hand pain. This isn't entirely new,but it's getting so bad it keeps me awake. I have carpel/ulnar tunnel as well,but I don't feel any tingling like I normally would with that. I'm not sure how to tell what is causing the pain. Also if it is carpal I don't know why its my feet too. I'm starting to think any body part I use at all to a normal degree will end up hurting. Any advice would be appreciated. I go to see the dr this week,but I'm getting really nervous about it.
Posted 3/24/2012 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
I am not sure what you are having if fibro pain or not. Is it muscle pain? nerve pain or down deep in the bone?

When I am in a flare or on the verge of a flare, the bottoms of my feet feel like they are bruised. I always explain it as if someone has beaten them with a rod. My ankles feel like they are being squeezed in a vice.
Posted 3/24/2012 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
In my feet its a throbbing pain,but also a deep bone pain especially the one bone before my big toe. My hands just really sore like i've been rock climbing or doing way too much with them though I don't think anything I do warrants that pain.
Posted 3/24/2012 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
Artist,

Are you nervous about seeing the doctor because you're afraid you won't have time to ask all your questions? That's usually the case with me. Not that I'm real good about it, but when I have had the presence of mind to be organized, things usually go much better. (I guess this is one of those "no kidding" answers!)

Debbie
Posted 3/24/2012 10:31 PM (GMT 0)
My fibro was diagnosed after I had months of pain in my hands that gradually spread through my body. My hands hurt all the time. I couldn't open jars, hold heavy objects or lift anything with them. I had to switch to felt tip pens because pressing hard enough to get a ballpoint to work hurt too much. The pain eventually went away/moved to another part of my body. So it is possible that might be what is bothering you. I had tests that showed I didn't have arthritis or carpal tunnel.
Posted 3/24/2012 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
The bruised feeling on the bottom of my feet is the worst! It feels better after i walk around awhile. My hands and feet are often the first places I feel it when I'm going into a flair.
Posted 3/25/2012 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for the replies.

Achebody,

I am super nervous because at my last appointment my dr. said something to the effect of "you'll always have some pain you have to push through." He's hinting I think that I am not trying enough or something. I don't get it, I got through school with a hole in my lung and was the head of the class. He's usually really good and has helped me a lot,but now I'm nervous as to how to tell him about my pain. He will be deciding if I get ot keep my medical benifits from the state this week. I feel I've improved on the new medicene,but I still don't feel I could manage a full time job. And if I lose my benifits I lose all my medicene. I don't know how I'd ever get by. I can barely walk if I miss a dose or two. I'm trying my best to figure out a quick way to convey that I'm still not doing well without sounding as if I am...not doing well. I just started phyiscal theropy and am now up to 9 pills a day, before this fybro diagnosis I rarely took anything,but tylenol. Wish me luck, I may need it.

Posted 3/26/2012 5:22 AM (GMT 0)
Don't be afraid. This is your life and your health. Tell him everything you're feeling. Yes, we are somewhat stuck in the fact that we may have pain forever and sometimes even the strongest of meds doesn't rid us of all of our pain. It doesn't make it any less real or PAINful.

Fibro treatment is a constant work in progress for each of us. If you feel your Dr. is not being as compassionate or understanding, then maybe when you can, it's time to find another. It's a very important relationship in our lives. We unfortunately are somewhat dependant on them. (hate that feeling)
Please don't be nervous. Remember to be an advocate for yourself, just like you would if you were speaking for your child. What is wrong with sounding like you're not doing well if you're not doing well. MUCH better to be honest. I would think that if you're not doing well you'd have a better chance of keeping benefits anyway?
Good Luck to you- remember your purpose, to help yourself feel better!
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