I've been experimenting with different doses of omega fatty acids. I've been taking fish oil.for years. I've switched to flax seed gel caps. It seems to help some. Has anyone else tried this and had...
Yes, it was so bad that I had an endometrial ablation last year...
I take flexeril, hot baths with epsom salts. I'm also lucky to have a bf who knows all of my pain spots.and gives an awesome massage....
Lanie I have a friend who is type 2 and uses Wii sports to lower his sugar. He loves it. We have an Xbox 360...but not the kinect for it yet. I'm hoping soon, great for bad weather when my diva puppy...
Normally I can walk, I have a small dog, Lucky. Just not the last few days. She hates snow. Lol...
Thank you for the welcome. I do not work, fibromyalgia put me on disability years ago. I checked my meds. Lyrica causes weight gain, but my heart condition has me burdened against another treatment....
My name is Kara. I got a letter and prescription for metformin in the mail today. My a1c is 6.7. I'm really scared, I have a heart condition, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and I just turned 36. I...
Its been a long time, so I don't remember the starting dosage. Sounds like he's on one of the controlled release kinds. I took the dose he's on for 8 years with no problem, but I got used to it and...
Mine was high last time also. However I had a horrible staph infection on my leg, the docs determined that was likely the cause. So I pretest next month, but am all healed up from the infection so it...
I have been taking lyrica for 2 years. I've gained a little weight on it, but I can walk up and down the stairs now and there was a time before lyrica when I could not....
Hi Clarence. I'm sorry to read of your troubles. Stress is such a huge factor for me as well. Though my situation is very different. Yoga might help you, and your 5 y/o will probably participate as...
I take one in the am, and 2 at bedtime to help me sleep. I've found it helpful and without any side effects. At least that I know of. I take so many meds because of multiple long term conditions....
I feel the same way. I was surprised when my pdoc suggested it since it is natural. It takes a few days and he said to take it every night. I hope it helps you!...
My advice is to get a lawyer from the very beginning. Their fees are regulated by social security and they only get paid if you win. I didn't get an attorney until the appeal phase and I have...
My psyychiatrist had me try 6-9mg of melatonin at bedtime. It really helps me. Good luck!...
If you are in the states, at 15 days of migraine pain, not 15 headaches....you qualify for botox injections. I still have to take verapamil as a preventive but the botox has really helped me. Just a...
I was diagnosed in my early 30's after over 10 years of migraines. I have read and been told by 2 neuros that they have isolated the genes responsible and that the best prevention is a calcium...
I have a friend with RA. The progression of symptoms sounds like what she has gone through. Have they run a sed rate or RH factor tests? I hope you find some relief soon! K...
Thyroid issues can be so complicated. I take 75 mcg of synthroid every day but he needs to raise it. My hair is falling out again...usually a sign of hyperthyroid, but I have hypothyroid. Some of the...
To be brutally honest. Hygiene isn't number one on the list. I towel dry and put some stuff in my hair and let it air dry. I'm most lax about shaving my legs. I'm glad fall is here, I can slack off...
I had really bad heart palpitations on geodon. I'm dealing with the inability to urinate..found out its being caused by the constipation. I'd recommend you see your primary, but in the meantime...
That one is pretty old school. It may make you dizzy. It was originally marketed as an anti epileptic..but like so many BP meds they found it to be a good mood stabilizer. Its out in generic, prob...
Those are some tough meds to stop You'd need your docs OK and guidance. You would slowly need to stop one at a time....what side effects are you having? And which is the newest Med to you?...
Also...with the kind of retention I described is it possible that I already have kidney damage?...
Hello all. I am new to this board but not to the forums here. Guess I should start at the beginning. I had Novasure, an endometrial ablation in May. Since then I have had trouble urinating. I did not...
You are not alone! I'm so bad about planning that I write my errands in order with directions, even what lane I should be in. And my grocery list is aisle by aisle. I don't know why I'm like this. It...
I've learned not to take the "good" days for granted....
I agree with Kaely. See a rheumatologist if you can. And lose the husband..my ex hubby treated me the same way and it was miserable. I now live with my childhood sweetheart who is completely...
I'm back on cymbalta for fibromyalgia but took it a couple years ago for depression. My pdoc gave me Valium to take while coming off it and it wasn't too bad. Effexor was by far the worst to come off...
Hi Penguin- I've been getting hemiplegic migraines for 11 years. I take a calcium channel blocker called Verapamil, brand name Calan. I was getting them daily until I moved and had to get a new...
That sounds like a wonderful idea! Hope ya don't mind but I think I might have to steal that one! Between depression, fibromyalgia, and arthritis I often stay in bed longer than I should....
I have a tendency to get used toast Med and then have to change..that's why I stopped zoloft. The only side effect I hadwas constant yawning.I wasn't tired just yawned a lot....
Yes...I don't know if its the fibromyalgia itself, or meds to treat it or both. But yes, not even remotely interested. My bf has stuck around for a couple years, not sure if it will last tho....
I get botox injections for migraines. The last 3 times he has also put shots down the back of my neck and also in the muscle between my neck and shoulder joints. My neck and shoulders have carried...
I've been in his position. I thought I didn't need meds. I only lasted 6 mos off them though. I am also not a happy manic. I get aggressive and mean. My ex hubby seemed to think it would go away. And...
Yes he knows...its a tiny amount in the multi. He said normal was between 30-75 in whatever unit of measurement they use. When I started the prescription vitamin d my level was 11....
I take a multi, prescription vitamin d which is 50000iu's a week, magnesium, and I just started a course of omega 3,6,&9. They are supposed to stop inflammation and I have arthritis besides...
I'm 35 and recently had an endometrial ablation. Since the surgery I keep getting hot flashes. If family history carries on I shouldn't hit menopause for another 20 years. I don't know what's going...
Bill I know how you feel. I quit ten years ago...for more than one health reason. I was an assistant migration of a retail electronics store. My boss was so patient with me. We started cutting my...
I live in a rural area, so the only support groups here are for diabetes and heart attack survivors. I too cannot speak to family about my illnesses. So the forums here are my support group....
Mine started after living in fear for a year and a half when my ex and I separated. He became hostile. He put his fist through a door, and the wall....I was terrified. My fibromyalgia began 6 months...
I didn't get that kind of migraine until I was 25. Usually you get them as a kid if you have a family history of them....
I have hemiplegic migraines, dx about 9 years ago If you look them up they recommend a calcium channel blocker as prevention, such as verapamil. I would just ask the neuro if its a possibility....
I take it. Its a pretty potent narcotic called pentazacine, mixed with narcan. Narcan kicks in after you get the benefit of the narcotic and flushes it out of your system. So you aren't dopey all the...
Have you ever tried cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)...its a muscle relaxer. I have to be careful of my tummy too..but that doesn't bother me....
I've noticed in myself that for every high there is an equal low, unless I can get to a doc for intervention. I'm glad you are feeling a bit better and hope it continues for you. Best of luck...K...
Please Google hemiplegic migraine. I have the same symptoms, tests are all normal. I have been diagnosed with that kind of migraine by 2 neurologists. Its scary, but not too dangerous if you're in a...
Ask your Dr if you can try melatonin. Makes you drowsy enough to sleep, but doesn't put you under like a prescription would. I can still hear my kids if they get up at night...they're teenagers but...
Virginia, USA...but was a military wife...so I've lived all over. But this is home....
Tramadol is recommended for fibromyalgia pain. Although its often not enough. My doc recommended melatonin... 6-9 mg a night and it really helps. I have 5 docs and no one has disagreed with him....