Thanks Susie!!...
Susie, the swelling is in my salivary gland. No swelling in my hip, or my leg. I was asking if I should use ice or heat on my hip. I'll start taking the medicine. Thanks!...
I've got symptoms of Sciatica in my right leg. My pain management doesn't believe in prescribing narcotics for chronic pain. Just meds like Pregabalin and shots. Also, chemo therapy. I haven't...
Thanks for the suggestions. I already have pain meds that were prescribed for another problem, but they aren't strong enough for this pain. I have Parkland Health Plus and pay very small co-pays and...
They never called me back. And, the pain is so bad, that I'm going to get a walker....
I called my PD and I'm waiting for them to call back....
Well, I got an xray done today and it didn't show anything. Course, sometimes, xray doesn't pick up everything. I had a stress fracture in both of my feet once, and xray didn't show it, so I went to...
Good idea straydog. Thanks!...
I'm supposed to start taking Pregabalin. I have Sciatica in my right leg. This pain involves my left side. Should I wait to start taking that until I find out what's wrong here?...
Thanks LexiRae. Unfortunately, the clinic I'm going to doesn't prescribe anything stronger the Tylenol 3. Which is a joke, cause it wouldn't come close to helping this pain....
Thanks Unbearable! I'll do that. I'll post what I find out....
I don't have insurance, but I have a Parkland Assistance program. I only have a small co-pay to pay for any test. This hospital is test crazy. The only thing is, sometimes the waiting list is long....
I'm going to UCC(urgent care clinic) at Parkland hospital on Thurs. I'm going to request an MRI. Would that show what's wrong, or should I have another test run? Thanks for replying!!!...
About a week and a half ago, I fell flat on my back. Now I'm having a sharp pain between my hip and buttock whenever I put weight on my leg on that side. What could it be?...
Snowbunny, I don't know why I didn't tell him. At the time I didn't think it was important. Thanks RetiredMom, I'll keep that in mind....
Thanks for the replies. I did have my doctor look at it and he said it was a fungus and gave me a fungal cream. I didn't tell him that it hurts though....
Has anybody here ever had shingles or still have it? Tell me your story please. I've got a rash on the top half of the back of my arm. It hurts like a bruise, itches, stings and burns. It's like a...
Ok, I'm sorry I didn't get back last night. I have pain from the waist to the my buttocks on my left one. Right in the middle. I can push on it and feel pain. If I walk a lot, it really hurts. On my...
I have company right now so I can't talk right now. I'll be back later tonight. Thanks for the feedback!...
Hi everyone! I have a question. I've chronic hip pain and had some xrays done and the results were 'normal'. Well, they hurt, so I don't think they're normal! Should I have an MRI done? Do xrays miss...
Hi there! It's winter here in Texas, but I have 4 fans going every night. Can't sleep without them. I keep them going all year around. It works to keep other noises out. Good luck!! It's crazy, I...
I've been diagnosed with Osteoporosis and the doctor wants me to take Fosamax. I've read some on the medicine and I'm not liking what I'm reading. Does anyone here take it?...
I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost my hubby on Oct 22, 2010. I still have bad days. He was sick for most of 2010, so we weren't surprised. I really miss him. We would've celebrated our 35th years on...
I didn't know where to put this, but I need some advice. I got my Tetanus Shot on the 5th of this month. Right now, I have a hives like rash around the area of the shot. It really red, and burns....
Ok, I will. Thanks!!!...
Thanks Screaming Eagle! Fortunately, I go to my new primary doctor on Weds, so this happened just in time. They'll be able to see my pain. I'll check out the link you gave me....
About a month ago, my back gave out. All I did was pick up my cat. It lasted over a week. I was in a lot of pain. Ok, so last night, I got up from the couch, and it happened again! I do that all the...
Well, I guess my elbows will live. Hee! Just inflammation. A possibility that it's caused by using the mouse. I'm at a wood desk that has a leaf that pulls out on each side. My right arm rests on one...
Thanks Straydog! I think I will. It really hurts when I straighten my arm. I went to Ohio about a month ago, and tripped and fell over a fan. I landed on my right elbow. So, I think I did more harm,...
Straydog, I'd say it's been hurting for at least a month. My right elbow hurts the most, especially lately. If it keeps up, I'll see the doctor about it....
Just touching them really hurts. Anyone have this problem?...
I take it and have been for about a year. No side effects at all. It helped me through my husbands illness and death, also my own illness. So sorry you are having problems with it!!...
Thanks Lanie!!...
Adding my prayers for Tina!!...
She's 88, and has a pacemaker....
Jim, I wish I could, but she lives in Ohio. I just got back from 2 weeks up there....
Thanks Lanie. My Mom doesn't have a computer, so that's out....
My doctor says your sugar should be under 100. My Mom says her doctor says 200. Who's right?...
Thanks Straydog. It does help. I don't think I've worked long enough to qualify for SSD....
9yrschronicpain, that helps alot. All your opinions help. Thanks!! :turn:...
I appreciate any help I can get on this. I'd like to know also, if when and if I receive disability, how do they determine how much you receive?...
Thanks guys! I can really use the hugs!...
Hi there! I need an answer to a question. I'm a widow and I collect my husbands SS. I have quite a few problems with my health. What I want to know is, can I collect both my SS and get disability...
Thanks for the videos!! I'm been watching them!! :smilewinkgrin:...
Thanks Straydog. That's good to know. I thought I was going crazy for awhile there....
Thanks for your comments!!...
Hi everyone! I have some questions about back pain. I had an MRI done on my lower back recently. It showed that I have 1 bugling disc. The test showed that my sciatic nerve isn't being pinched. Yet,...
I am very sorry for your loss. :cry:...
My sister has Fibro, and works in a stressful job. I asked her, why don't you apply for disability? She says, I'm too proud. How do I change her mind?...
I think it's why my back is so screwed up. Having to bend over instead of squatting. I did mention it to my doctor, but he was focusing on my back problem....