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Posted 2/8/2013 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
I've been awake since 4:00 AM with bone crushing pain in my legs. Took some muscle relaxer and NSAIDS. I believe I have a flare combo going on, not exactly sure what is in the mix but I think it is my fibro, RA and  bursitis. The inflammation went down but the pain continued on.

Around noon, I decided to sit on my ****su massage pad for a full back massage. The massage lasts for 15 minutes and it did hurt...the amazing thing was at the end of the massage, my leg pain totally stopped. I wonder if it is possible that one pain can interupt another? Maybe it was just time for the crushing pain to end. Who knows? I'm just glad it did. tongue

My back feels ok too.

Now I just need a long nap. yeah Have a wondeful weekend. yeah

Hugs, Robin

Posted 2/8/2013 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Robin,

I'm glad you're feeling better. I wonder if your massage chair could have affected a pinched nerve, moved it around?

I've tried sitting on those massage pads/chairs and I couldn't handle it. Maybe the pads and chairs I've tried are different from your pad. Does yours have rollers?
Posted 2/8/2013 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
Robin, my leg pain I had last year originated in my back. The massage probably relaxed muscles in the back that in turn helped your legs. Remember that dumb song....the hip bone's connected to the leg bone...etc? tongue It was dumb but somewhat accurate. Things are interconnected in our bodies. I have rotor cuff and bursitis in my shoulder but my shoulder doesn't hurt....my bicep does! If I massage my upper chest right below the collar bone and massage towards my shoulder, it helps my shoulder and bicep. The muscles are all interconnected. Well....this is my uneducated guess! turn

Sherrine
Posted 2/8/2013 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
I believe you can have one pain intense enough to eclipse others. In this case it sounds more like you relaxed a nerve or muscle like the others said. I'm glad you can sleep now and that you had that massage pad to help.
Posted 2/9/2013 5:01 AM (GMT 0)
Robin- so sorry to hear your pain is sky rocketed. Do you take anything for pain? I think night time pain can be the worse. I have found out my I pad has been a big distraction for me at night. If that happens to me I will put netflex on and usually I will fall asleep watching it.
Posted 2/9/2013 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thank You for your replies :)

Almost medfree- My massage pad has two roller balls attached to a track that goes the entire length of my spine. It is a deep form of massage...sort of a hurt so good feeling.

Sherrine- I get where you are coming from. Sometimes I think my brain is connected to my rear end...that would account for my numerous brain farts :)

Angelic Victory- I do believe some pain does eclipse others for sure...a horrible migraine trumphs all!

AK angel- I used to use opiods for severe pain, years ago. Now I use muscle relaxer, NSAIDS and use medittation to help with the pain. MTX, an immunosuppressant helps with the autoimmune stuff and savella helps with the fibro.

I went to bed at 8:30 and slept for 12 hours. I woke up with a nasty cold and I'm flaring. Plan on taking it easy this weekend.

Thank You, all :)

Hugs, Robin
Posted 2/9/2013 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
So, monstah pain and then a cold? Our bodies can be so flippin' sensitive. It can drive nuts.

I have been off and on all week. Yesterday was bad. Early start, clases, anxious students, then contentious meeting. Then long drive. I was silly and didn't change my footwear before the drive. Such a small thing. Cowboyrubber rain boots andthree hour drive. By the time I got to SOs, I wasvibrating with pain. Today, not too bad, considering.

Warmth, liquids, and naps. Knock that cold out.
Posted 2/9/2013 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Ooh, sorry, Robin. I hope your cold is a short one.

I'm often amazed at how my normal Fibro pain disappears when I have some kind of illness. I guess there is a limit to what pain we have to endure.

Debbie
Posted 2/9/2013 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
The doctor gave me pain pills for my kidney infection but I've been trying very hard to not take any. I'm ok if I don't move or breath deeply. Last night my muscles in my legs started cramping up so I've been forced to move. Today I've had to take a pain pill. :(

Robin, I hope your cold passes quickly. Lots of fluids and rest. I know how irritating it is to be stuffed up and have a sore throat. Couldn't we just vote winter over now?
Posted 2/10/2013 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
We haven't truely had winter here yet, AV.
Today's been a balmy 62 degrees. :)
Posted 2/10/2013 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
True to Arkansas winters before this one has been up, down, and sideways. Only here can one winter bring 60 degrees, tornado warnings, and an actual blizzard warning. Spring brings us some level weather and I'm ready.
My husband really wants to move to Arizona. He thinks it would be good for my health. It makes me feel like its the 1800s; you read about how all these historical figures traveled to certain areas for the healing air. I may read a tad much. Could be why I keep telling my son, "You know nothing, Cade." Also, yes that is my sons name. Feel free to come stalk him and enjoy our tornadoes. :P
Posted 2/10/2013 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
AV,

Just a thought - if your doctor gave you pain pills for this specific kidney infection, why don't you take them when you really need them? It's not good to not move, and it's definitely not good to not breathe deeply.

Even after surgery, they say you should take the pain meds so that you can do these things....it will help you heal faster....and if your legs are cramping up due to lack of movement, you must be really not moving!

Hope you feel better soon,

Debbie
Posted 2/10/2013 7:24 AM (GMT 0)
I got out and moved around a bit ago. I'm sure the storms we just had added to my stiffness. My left knee has been swollen since my last physical therapy appointment so that's been adding to my legs hurting.
I hate taking pain pills when my kids are home and awake. They make me super sleepy and I need to be alert. I have been taking it a bit easier than normal and taking Tylenol to keep my fever down. My son was up a bit late tonight to finish up a project for school so I didn't get to take one til about 11. Tomorrow won't be do bad because both kids are normally out by 830.
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