My rheumatoid factor is normal and my sed rate is only slightly elevated. None of the more specific tests are positive. She also thinks I have ankylosing spondylitis but again the blood test was...
Thank you for getting back to me. I read your posts about the potato starch and I'm going to try that. I'm the meantime I'm not sure what to do about the Methotrexate and the Humira. Should I take it...
I also posted this on the Lupus board since I didn't know where to post: My rheumatologist has been treating me with Humira for seronegative ankylosing spondylitis. Since I've had positive ANA...
My rheumatologist has been treating me with Humira for seronegative ankylosing spondylitis. Since I've had positive ANA continually for several years and I also have other symptoms so she still...
Thank you for replying. My biggest concern is whether she is having a normal response. When you read about side effects it says it can increase depression and suicidal thoughts in some young people....
I decided to edit my post since I over shared. I'm Mainly just concerned about my daughter. She was recently diagnosed with depression by her primary care doctor who started her on a med. I'm not...
The first time the pharmacist told me to take the Hysingla (Sunday night) the 2nd time it was the nurse. I was scared too about Sunday but they have no one to call after hours. I am going back in two...
I saw the nurse practitioner today. She saw that I had a Tegaderm patch on and claims that was my problem. First it says right on the pamphlet that comes with the patch that you can use one. Also...
Thank you. Yes I think the worst is over. The Hysingla helped within 2-3 hours....
It's been a rough couple of days. I literally have had about 5 hours a sleep total the whole weekend. I finally fell into an exhausted sleep last night. My stomach symptoms were better yesterday as...
I don't mean to come off as I'm overly upset with her. I just feel that she didn't take any of my concerns seriously about the transition especially since it was the weekend. My withdrawal from...
I was completely wrong about the 10 mcg. I don't know where I got that. I had already dropped it off when I posted. I was sure it said 10 mcg but it was the correct amount. They are the same as my...
Well unfortunately my fears have been realized. Maybe I'm super sensitive to medication but I had awful withdrawal when I had to go off of Tramadol 6 years ago and I wasn't even on a large dose...
Will I have any problems abruptly stopping the Norco? I realize I may be in more pain until the Fentanyl gets into my system but I'm wondering if I will have any withdrawal symptoms since I've been...
I actually already turned in the script and didn't realize it was a mistake until I got home. Hopefully they can still fill it. I can't start it until tomorrow because the pharmacy had to order it....
I saw my pain specialist today. She was very understanding and feels that my body is just used to the Hydrocodone since I've been on it so long. She wants me to try the Fentanyl patch. It's strange...
As far as the surgery I just meant I'm a bit nervous about pain control afterward. I will admit I don't know very much about ER meds but it seems like the doctor would rather I be on a lot higher...
I like the idea of an extended release med and would prefer that if it worked. Unfortunately the Hysingla doesn't work very well and I'm definitely not getting 24 hours of relief. Once it stops...
Please don't get any more epidurals if you have Tarlov cysts. I just had a phone consultation with Dr Feigenbaum in Dallas. He specializes in Tarlov cysts. I've had severe back and tailbone pain for...
Thanks...
I am unable to find this. Is there an actual section that says risk of driving or is it under that particular drug. I cannot find it in either place. Thanks for your help though....
Thanks Alcie. Actually I have the opposite problem so I guess it shouldn't be going through my system too fast. I like the idea of only having to take one pill and if it actually worked having steady...
She initially put me on 30 mg of the ER Hysingla and allowing me up to 2 of the Norco per day. I was in a lot of pain so she increased the Hysingla to 40 mg but lowered the Norco to 5 mg but only 1-2...
Thank you....
What do you mean by active gut and the med possibly not progressing? I'm on the 30 mg Hysingla after trying the 20 for a month. I'm still in a lot of pain and there is no way it lasts 24 hours. It...
I was on Norco 7.5/325 four times daily for about 5 years. I have several painful conditions. The worst is symptomatic Tarlov cysts. I am getting surgery this summer. I also have ankylosing...
Thank you. She is calling her doctor again today....
I was hoping that someone could help me who has experience with Lamotrigine (Lamictal) and has stopped it. My daughter was put on this medication to help migraines. She saw a new neurologist who...
I was hoping that someone could help me who has experience with Lamotrigine (Lamictal) and has stopped it. My daughter is not bipolar but was put on this medication to help migraines. She saw a new...
Thanks. I actually decided to go to a specialist and I'm having it removed. The specialist said that my doctor was very wrong. No way I would pass a stone the size without pain and in fact anything...
I have had right upper quadrant pain for the past month or so. I had a CT and ultrasounds. My gallbladder is fine but they found a 5 cm cyst in my liver and non alcoholic fatty liver. The cyst is...
I've been having right upper quadrant pain as well as occasional lower right abdomen pain. They thought it was my gallbladder but after numerous tests and scans my gallbladder is fine. I do have...
I have been on 10 mg of Prednisone since December. It has helped a bit with the pain but I hate it. I don't feel well on it and I've gained 10 pounds and I am very bloated. I started on Plaquenil...
When I was on Gabapentin it increased my appetite. My 20 year old Daughter was put on a fairly low dose (500mg) for headaches. It has helped the headaches but now she has no appetite. She says she...
How did it cause the tmj? I've noticed that I have been clenching my jaw a lot lately....
I've been on Lexaopro for about a month and I've been waking up with headaches (several which have turned into migraines). Is this a usual side effect of Lexapro? I've had a lot of anxiety lately. It...
Up until recently I have only had a few panic attacks which seem to occur as a side effect of medication that I was taking for fibromyalgia. My mom passed away one month ago and I'm starting to have...
I also take a muscle relaxer every night as well as Hydrocodone. I've also tried Tylenol with codeine in the past but the codeine causes stomach upset. The hydrocodone doesn't bother me. I also have...
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago. I ache all over but I can live with that pain. I have also had severe sharp pain in the center of my lower back that has been unrelenting for 4 years....
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago. I have steadily worsened and seem to keep on developing new symptoms. I do believe that I have fibromyalgia but some things make me think that there is...
I do but they still say I don't have it. I guess some blood test they took was negative although I had a fairly elevated Ana. What scares me is that my two daughters also have an elevated ANA. At one...
My low back pain is 24/7 and is usually my worst problem. I always have achiness sometimes worse than others in the rest of my tender points. The problem I have now is intense pain in my joints...
It's good to know that I'm not alone. I just wish my husband would understand that when he raises his voice at me during an argument that it can make me flare even more or if we are riding in the car...
Ever since I started with Fibro I find that loud noises physically hurt me. My pain actually increases. When my husband yells at me or raises his voice or even turns the tv up loud my pain...
Thanks Karen. It is hard with young adults. She is a responsible girl but its hard being so far away from home dealing with a new job and having this happen. When she was in the hospital they gave...
I am really starting to think the 60 was too high also. They gave it to her due to worsening depression etc but looking back she was so tired all the time last semester. Of course college students...
My 21 year old daughter has anxiety, depression and OCD. She had been on Prozac for about 3 years. Her doctor kept on increasing it to control her symptoms. She had been on 60 mg for the past several...
My 21 year old daughter was just evaluated for this in the ER on wed. She is on the same med as you but takes it for depression. She had been taking 60 mg but when she started her refill a week ago...
I was diagnosed 3 years ago with fibromyalgia and have had severe low back pain 24/7 for 4 years. It is in the center of my lower back and even hurts if I press on it. I feel like I have a knife...
I'm sorry that this is basically a whine but I need to talk to someone. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 3 years ago. I've tried to convince my husband to read a few items in Fibro 101 but he won't....