John, I don't have Parkensions, but my father-in-law does. He does have tremors and shuffles his feet. But since you are on steroids, that could also bring on the tremors in your hands. I have been...
I noticed you have muscle spasms too. Thank GOD someone else does! [img]/community/emoticons/sad.gif I don't mean light of it, but I can't get anyone to understaand about the spasms. I get them...
I have had both knees replaced. The newest being a year old. Do the PT as much as you can. That was the secret to rehab. for me. Good luck. J:)...
Steroids has really wracked havic (sp) for my whole body, my teeth are breaking off at the gum line, I am 100 pounds overweigth, I shake like you don't know what,i have the moon face, But when I try...
it, but never tired it. I do like to cook with garlic [img]/community/emoticons/yeah.gif .I also read that it ws good for fleas for your pets. [color=#ff0000> about[b] 18 months ago I got a severe...
UPDATE: The new medicine for my chloestrol did it to me too. Severe legs cramps in the middle of the night. Now I am off another pill!! YEAH!!! /community/emoticons/smile.gif But I still have high...
6 weeks. It consisted of puddings, jello, nothing that you had to chew or crunch. It was the easiest surgery I have ever had. I did stay in the hospital an extra day because I had a fever, but I did...
Craig, Thanks. I am very prone to broken bones I now have two fractured feet. One from early April and the other from this past weekend. I have been on steroids for over 4 years and I have...
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Me too. But they are running $200.00 and over. Can't fit that into the budget right now. I will keep looking. Thanks for your help. J /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Thanks, Ducky I have tried Ebay,but they are running more expensive that I can afford. I will keep looking....
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif Anyway, hubby has been riding a 2 wheeled bike. I have a 2 wheeled bike that was mine when I was a child. It is over 40 years old and in excellent condtion. BUT I am...
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Bucci, I take flornief for the Addison's and I still have to take prednisone. I take 15 mg of prednisone everyday, unless somethig is flared up and then I up the dose. I have stopped my Zocor and the...
leg, chest, rib muscle cramps/spasms. It will stop me in my tracks and I can't move until it goes away. I also stopped takig the zocor and my hew hormone tablet. Both are know to cause muscle...
2 years ago to confirm that. I was put on the large dose of steroids to help heal my lungs, which were damaged from aspiration from my stomach. I had a Nissan Wrap about[b] 2 years ago for the...
This forum is good for me to ask questions, that you just don't want to ask someone that doesn't know what you are going through. [img]/community/emoticons/tongue.gif [/color]...
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Thanks Missie. I had some prescription tablets left over and stared taking them. The places are starting to clear up for now. I just hate to go to the doctors for another problem. I feel ike I leve...
Hi Deborah, Happy belated birthday. I hope your pain is better. I couldn't help but read that yo are coming to MS. I live in MS. I was wondering where you are coming too. I live in Meridian, MS. If...
Thanks Elcamino; It just seems like I get something under control and BAM /community/emoticons/mad.gif here comes something else to worry about . I have some medicine left over from the previous...
Now here is my delimna, I got a really severe case of ringworm in Sept. of 2004. Because of the steroids, it did get into my system. I took forever and many medicines to get rid of the ringworm. I...
Thanks Curly. I just got back from my pain dr. He just updated my prescript ions. He offered to change my flexeril, but I said just let it be for now. I haven't heard of pickle juice for muscle...
I am just glad I had a grocery buggy to hold on too. I am on 40 mg of lasix twice a day, but I also take potassium; I also take flexeril for muscle spasms. So, I am just wondering what is causing...
I just read your post about your scan. I feel for you. I keep having bone fractures. RIght now I have a left fracture foot and my right hip is flared up with bursitis. At least that is qhat the MRI...
Thanks Erin. I am paying for it today as well. I went to be about 6 last night and just tried to stay still and rest. I go back to the pain clinic next Friday. Just a medication refill but I might...
Erin, Thanks for sharing with me. I don't wish having this on top of everything else we all seem to have on anyone. Just lifing a gallon jug of milk can make mine flare up. Then it takes weeks to...
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Gerdgirl. I to take Nexium. Try conntacting the comapny that makes it to see if you are eligible for it free. I do get it from them. I am also about a 100 poounds over weight now. Darn steroids!!! I...
I have had this surgery and was not told how long it would last. But then I didn't ask either. I do have an ocassional adult beverage. I do not get any pain after I drink. I di dnot have any bad side...
I have had the second you are referring to. It is called a Nissan Wrap. They take the top of your stomach and sew it around the bottom of your esophagus. It was a very easy surgery for me to have. I...
Yes, apply for your disability. It is a long drawn out frustrating process. But you need to start since you can't work. They will pay you like Missis said. I had to get an attorney and I had a...
I just hate to have to start with another dr. My Addison's is from being on long term steriod use for my lungs. But now I still have to take prednosione and florinef. So there is no end to it....
Diane good luck with finding a new doctor. I so know what all you are going through with your knee(s). My first knee surgeon specialized in sports medicine. He is at the MS Sports Medicine Clinic, in...
Diane, I too had to have a TKR. I had my right knee done in 2000, I was only 48. My orhto dr. at the time, didn't want to do it before I turned 50, but like I told him, "As fast as they are making...
I have had the Nissan Wrap about 2 years ago. I had no complications with it. In fact, it was the easiest surgery I have ever had. AND, I have had a bunch. I was never told it would only last so many...
I got the results from the MRI Thurs. My hip is not fractured and no necrosis. He said it look like bursitis. Well, yesterday the pain got so bad, he had me come in and he put a shot in the hip. I...
Thanks for the replies. I haven't been on the computer for a couple of days. I have tried to cut some of my meds out. But when I start doing that I end up getting a setback. My main problem started...
hip necrosis. It almost sounds like a poblem that I had when I was 5 and 6 years old. I developed bone turmors in my hips. I had surgery on both of them. One was a removal of bone and the other was...
I was just rading about AVN in this post. I have been on steroids for over 4 years. I now have addisons disease my adrenal glands will not produce cortosone (sp) correctly now. I am having extreme...
Conchita; I just started taking Mobic 15 a week ago. I am now to cut thme to 7.5. I did notice some improvement. I have been having extreme left hip and right foot pain. I ended up in the ER 2 weeks...
Eric and Craig: Thank both of you for your help. I do have an exercise bike here, I just haven't felt like getting on it. I went to my reg. doctor yesterday and he put a steroid shot in my hip. That...
Thank you. I hope that my experience helps you some. I know that GERD is terrible and I didn't believe the first pulmary doctor that told me my coughing was from acid reflux. I have a great pulmary...
I am not sure I am doing this correctly. So, if I'm not, please let me know. I have osteroarthritis, along with other ailments. I had a totla knee replacement in Nov. 2005. I have done great from...
I also have many other medical conditions at teh present. By having to take steroids for over 4-5 years it has ruined my teeth, I have Addison Disease, COPD, osteoarthritis, GERD, Cos Chrondritis...