They seem to think the Flexeril may be part of what;s exacerbating the muscle issues. Looking at it now, I can see the logic in that, but those guys don't have to get out of bed with my symptoms in...
Sorry for the novel here... So I seem to have created a bit of a controversy amongst my doctors. The rheumatologist that I saw turned out to be an internal medicine resident who happened to be...
So, after the iritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis‎ diagnosis, I got the everlovin plain ol flu, which triggered a fatigue thing that scares the heck out of me. I mean I've been sleeping like a...
As suspected, it's Ankylosing Spondylitis, and a few other auto-immune things thrown in. Rheummy wants to start me on Humira, as soon as he runs all the screening labs. Good news is, he is not shy...
Maybe you can request your dr to write 7 days worth of prescriptions at a time. More trips to the pharmacy, but less chance of an accidental OD or too many in the house until your body gets used to...
Tooyoung, sorry we had to meet like this, but I'd suggest meeting a rheumatologist, if you can get a referral. I'd avoid chiropractic personally, until you're sure about what's going on. That could...
Here's something that may help. http://www.vapharmacy.org/ - The Virginia Pharmacists Association also http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Pharmacy/pharmacy_laws_regs.htm - The Virginia Board of Pharmacy -...
It doesn't really burn normal unbroken skin, for most people, but it kind of tingles. Mucous membranes are much more sensitive. It's the same basic concept as a TENS unit. Same thing with the...
I've tried all of the rubs, ointments, and liniments out there. They didn't work for me, or they irritated my skin, but other people have great luck with them. If you have capsaisin, give it a shot....
There's a hack for that. All you need is sandpaper or an emery board. You can widen the notch in the top ring of the bottle where the arrow is supposed to line up. Just sand the plastic down, less...
And I'd like to add, I will never again take any new medication on an empty stomach. Ended up flat on the floor once, just passed out. No warning. BP just cratered and so did I. Once I was lying down...
I usually use scissors too, but my pocket knife was handy, the scissors were in the kitchen, and it's a rough day for walking today. Next time, I'll spring for the little bottles....
Vickie, what about people just on vacation? Twist an ankle, crack in a tooth, doc writes a scrip for 3 days worth. If you are visiting Disney from out of state and God forbid get in an accident, the...
I will never again buy any OTC med that is a small pill in a blister pack. I'm talking about YOU generic Benadryl. They never open right, and eventually require some sort of -ectomy to get to the...
If you are talking about the safest OTC NSAID for your stomach, it's acetaminophen, hands down. But the liver thing is a little blown out of proportion. If your liver is otherwise healthy, just make...
I banged my head against the same kinds of issues for 2 years before I found a Dr who actually believes I am in pain. University hospital, no insurance, the whole deal. What finally happened, is...
Glad to meet you Mel. Sorry it had to be under these circumstances. First, I am not a doctor, but I did work for a physical therapist for a while, and got to watch a knee replacement surgery. Also...
Sorry to meet you like this, but glad you are here. First, none of us here are doctors. Just people with experience. I've had very little medical training, and my mom is a nurse. That's about it....
Vickie, I understand stuff like that happens, and given the situation in FL a few years back, it was probably a desperate move by a sheriff who overstepped his bounds, and was probably only meant to...
Everyone, just remember that any changes of something like this would not happen in a vacuum. The press and the internet would explode with official statement. This, I have come to think is a...
Then someone needs to tell the media about this, because I have not been able to find a single story in Virginia or any other state regarding this. If this is happening, the DEA is clearly...
My ex-wife had a Roux-en-Y bypass that worked too well about 10 years ago, when some of the after-effects data was still coming in. She actually had to learn to walk all over again, and we nearly...
Splash, I get what you mean about the differences. And luckily, the FDA does have doctors, who should laugh this ridiculous 90 day limit right out of the room....
In doing some research in another thread, I read that one of the DEA's stated duties is to ensure that medications are available. That may mean rationing in some areas, as in telling a pharmacy how...
After thinking about you and your post a little more, I have something to add. Hear me out... Dealing with the things you have to is kind of like learning how to play a musical instrument. I say this...
This is something backed up by Kolodny that is actually getting official attention? That's the scary part. Do yourself a favor and check out Dr. Andrew Kolodny and his body of work. I wouldn't want...
Splash, OK so in Florida a doctor can turn himself into a pain management specialist? I must have read FL's statues wrong at an earlier time. In fact, what I found through Medscape on FL's opioid...
There was a doctor (pain management specialist, of course) in Virginia that I found out about doing my little research. He was giving at least one "patient" scrips for 1600 oxys DAILY. He knew this...
Before anyone starts panicking, let's take a look at the situation That's gotta be bogus somehow. If true, that would be a bigger stink than gun control. Maybe your pharmacist got a letter for...
Wendy, I'm sorry we had to meet this way. I've fought the SSD battle, and eventually won. Now, there's a 2 year waiting period, no exceptions, before you are eligible for Medicare. Hopefully you...
Being mad is a perfectly normal reaction under the circumstances. I'd be pretty frustrated as well. Heck, it's only been in the last couple of months that I've managed to convince my doctor that it...
Ya know I went to my doc today too, and it's like he listened to me for the first time. Told him I was out of breakthrough Norco, and I had like 8 days before it was 30 days. He just wrote the scrip....
Yeah, I know about the hangtag bit. Had one for dorm parking back in college. Cop gave me a warning because he didn't want to bother filling out the paperwork. I had no other violations, and it was...
I call that an "insomnia crash", when you've been sleeping badly, or not sleeping for so long, it's like your body hits the reset button. Then you go back to your regular routine. But lately it's...
For the last 2 weeks, my back pain has substantially increased. The burning sensation of the right leg has gotten to the outer part of the foot, and the sacroiliac pain has become nearly unbearable....
I'm 45. DX with macular degeneration last year. It's scary, but I kinda always knew I'd lose my vision. I've worn glasses since I was 6. My astigmatism is pretty extreme, so I always had the risk of...
If you can't do your previous job, or can't continue your previous career due to your injuries, apply for SS disability. You can work if you are on disability, if it is something easy like...
Among my other issues is borderline low T. Doc's been on me about that, but I've already got some psych issues going on, bipolar disorder being one of them. I don't know what my T level was 20 years...
I'm a recovering alcoholic, and alcohol breaks down into sugar fairly quickly. Been sober for about 17 years, and since then Ben and Jerry and I have become close friends. I have to watch that right...
I think it's because my mom is a retired RN, and worked in hospitals, Dr's offices, nursing homes, and home health. So I know that patients in those situations aren't always at their best, and notes...
I just got basically diagnosed with ankylosing spondylosis so I'm not sure how much the different treatments would be. But if your doc is jumping to a more advanced treatment, you are probably not at...
Even more love sent her way from this way. And I'll throw in well wishes for everyone else while I'm at it....
Asymptomatic pre-injury means it was not impairing your job-related activities, in fact you say it was never noticed before. Since then, the bone spurs and other things have been found. It's a little...
I will do that. And thank you for the update....
As you get older, your taste buds become less sensitive. That's why so many older people, or people with an organic brain disorder, tend have a sweet tooth. They use more sugar in their coffee than...
For those who may not remember, quick recap. Had an eye issue -iritis- (still ongoing but improving slowly), opthamologist ran some tests, one of them being a test for the presence of the antigen HLA...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/people-who-taste-too-much-162241511.html I hope the above link is allowed, if not, please remove it. I bring this up because an idea was brought up in another thread...
I hadn't really seen this brought up, but as a former EMT, here's where I would be looking for medical info if you are home alone and unable to communicate (I also bring this same info every time I...
I would agree with Vickie. Get the cardiac workup if you can, not saying that's what it is, but it will put your mind at ease on that part if it shows everything OK. One less thing to worry about,...
We are a group bound together by our experiences. Sharing my experience and knowledge is only a small thing, but it is important to me. I look forward to answering questions and offering the "virtual...