I have suffered with severe foot pain for a year and a half. Sometimes I am in so much pain I am in tears. I've used icing, stretching, foot inserts, massage, you name it, I have probably tried it. I...
I was on Cymbalta before and it really didn't help me and the side effects were terrible. I am now on Savella, and I've been on it for about a year. I definitely have less flares being on Savella....
I believe fibro is progressive, at least it has been for me. When my fibro started I only had head, neck, and shoulder pains as well as migraines. Then after a couple of years the sleep issues came...
Fibro has definitely been progressive for me. Mine started out where it was only in my upper body that I had issues with. After a couple of years it migrated to my lower half of my body and not it is...
My hips have been hurting off an on lately, just as you described. When I touch them, it almost feels like they are bruised-only they are not. I use my heating pad a lot, and take as many hot baths...
So I've been back on the Notriptyline, but now instead of 30mgs, I am on 50mgs. I can say the muscle pain is relatively gone, so it seems like it is doing it's thing. Sure there are times where I...
I probably should have, and that is what my husband said. But it ended up so long ago (the insurance claim) that I didn't even think about it when he asked me. It's now after the appointment that I...
So I had my first appointment at the Rheumatologist's office today, and I feel it was a waste of time. I discussed my background, the car accident, my pains, the treatments and medication. I told him...
I am so sorry to hear you are going through that. I have been having sleep issues as well that I have no idea where they came from. I am able to get to sleep just fine, but I wake up and then I...
I guess I will find out. Tell you what, I am starting to really look forward to it. I am so miserable these days. I feel like I have been hanging from a clothesline by my shoulder muscles for days....
Oh fun! LOL! Don't we all just love getting poked with needles. LOL! I guess I am definitely wanting a second opinion on the fibro diagnosis for one. Though I am not entirely convinced I will get...
So after waiting 3 months, I finally get to see a rheumatologist next Tuesday. I am wondering what to expect. What tests will he want to do on me, if any? A little background info. Almost five years...
Thanks, you too!...
I am at 50mgs. But I went as far as going off of it for two weeks and I still had issues sleeping. I haven't been able to figure out why I am having sleep issues, but my doctor gave me a prescription...
So I've been on Nortriptyline for probably a month now and it really seems to have helped with my muscle pain and headaches, but I am still not sleeping. I am averaging probably 3-4 hours a night. It...
Ok, so I finally heard from my doctor and right now she wants me to up the NORTRIPTYLINE from 20 mgs to 30mgs. I am definitely willing to give it a shot, but I don't feel overly confident just...
Oh yea, and NORTRIPTYLINE is actually an anti-depressant....
It's funny you mention Cymbalta. I went on that four years ago when my pain first started and that actually caused me insomnia. The pain I am or was dealing with is muscle pain in the neck and...
Thank you. Last night I tried it all. Muscle relaxer, benadryl, and Melatonin. Went to lay down at 8:30 and probably didn't get to sleep until 10:00. Then I woke up at 12:30 and honestly I don't...
This is so true. Last year I started having this strange stomach pain in the middle of the night. It was really bad but I just chopped it up to indigestion. But then I'd get it more often and the...
I hear you about the side effects of Topamax. I first went on it over four years ago and the side effects were horrible. I was tired all the time. Like a zombie. And yea, my mind-totally gone. I'd...
Interesting, thanks! I've been taking melatonin, but not the other two. This is definitely something I can look into....
Yea, I've been taking Melatonin each evening as well....
OK, so I've been on nortriptriptyline for about three weeks, and I must say, it has actually helped with my pain. My headaches are at a minimal and my muscle pain is pretty much gone. My problem...
I took Cymbalta a few years ago, and while on the low dosage of 30mgs, I didn't really have any side effects. It was when I was raised to 60mgs that I had side effects of insomnia and nausea. I think...
Thank you. I am sorry about your month-long migraine cycle. That really stinks! I deal with a lot of tension pain in the shoulders, neck, and head, but I also get migraines, so I definitely...
Hey y'all, I am wondering something here. I've been on Topamax for about two months or so, and about since then I have noticed I wake up every night around 3:00 and 4:00 and cannot get back to sleep....
I've been on Topamax for about two months or so, and about since then I have noticed I wake up every night around 3:00 and 4:00 and cannot get back to sleep. This is not normal for me at all and I am...
Yea, I am not sure what she was thinking. She read a new study on it or something. I have no idea. I really like her, but sometimes I question her. Earlier in the year I was sure I had gallstones and...
It amazes me all of the different types of meds there that can be used to treat chronic pain. I went to the doctor last night, and she is still set on thinking I have fibromyalgia. But she is...
Funny story that some of you may be able to relate. I am on Topamax, better known as Dopamax...well I wrote on my calendar at work that my doctor appoint was yesterday (Monday), but I had a feeling...
Applevenus - As people keep telling me, everyone is different and what works for some might not work for others, but what doesn't work for some, might work for others, so give those meds a try...
bsjaguar- I'm thinking you're right, it might be a good idea to go ahead and get the cervical MRI now so it is ready for when I see the specialist. I am pretty sure when I did the MRI over four years...
Yes, I am familiar with Biofreeze as I bought that when this first started. I have totally forgot about it and haven't thought to use it this time around....
I am not sure about the migraines, other than I know I get menstrual migraines. But lately I've been getting them more often and without reason, at least from what I can tell. they are more under...
Thanks y'all for the responses. It is great to know there are people that understand and are there for me. I will keep you posted on what happens. BunBun - I've tried some Yoga and Pilates before,...
I do have something similar to that, though I am not sure what it is called. I got it at Bed Bath and Beyond. I actually use that while I am at work. It does come in handy! I haven't been having luck...
Yea, I've tried a lot of things without much luck, and I guess I was hoping to see what worked for others. I worry because in the past I had several doctors give up, and I don't want that happening...
I had a trip to the ER once and I don't remember what they called it that they put in the IV, but the prescription for it was migranol (sp?) and it is taken as an inhaler. I am not sure if that is...
Thank you for the response. As I said, I hate even asking the question. I don't like taking medicine at all. I would much rather find out what is wrong and fix it, but since I don't have that option...
Not at all. The only pain I had before was menstrual migraines. I'm sure sitting at a computer all day contributes to my pain now, but something from the accident definitely jarred something and...
I posted this on the Chronic Pain area, but will post it here since I may have Fibro. Well I am hating asking this question because I don't want to be referred to as a drug seeker, but here is my...
Well I am hating asking this question because I don't want to be referred to as a drug seeker, but here is my back ground first... Four-and-a-half years ago I was involved in what I thought was to be...
I love this! Let me tell you, I suffer from head/neck/shoulder pain. It started over four years ago. When it started, it was non-stop four a full year. I had different doctors label it as different...
Massage does sometimes help. I am stubborn sometimes. I tell myself I will at least get one massage a month, to try and keep my muscles loose. I work sitting down at a computer all day, so it is easy...
Yea, the insurance company of course tried to say it had nothing to do with the car accident, but I had no headaches before the accident and nonstop pain after, so come on, really? I am hoping I can...
So it has been a long while since I've posted. Basically four-and-a-half years ago I was in a car accident that wasn't all that bad. Three weeks later I started getting headaches. Actually it was one...