Does Oa pain suddenly appear??? I've had achilles tendonitis since April. Started suddenly in one foot, then one month later, the other. They have ran blood work, xrays, and now an MRI. So far, OA...
I'm a Arkansan. Born in Louisiana, raised there, moved as a teenager to ARK, then TX, then back to ARK. Met my man and married and been here ever since!!...
My blood work for possible inflam arth came all back normal, from RA to Lupus...xrays on feet show heel spurs and osteo as well has hands. My achilles tendons on both feet remain painful and are...
My new rheumy appt went well. Love the doctor. She suspects Psoriatic Arth. Said no blood work reveals. Based on symptoms and other clues. Took xrays of hands and feet, where my pain is the worst....
I'm going to a new rheumy thurs. Can u think of any questions I may ask. My history is FM for 6 yrs with relentess pain and fatigue despite being on Lyrica. But I'm also displaying inflammatory...
Those are you that say "when I'm in a flare" ....what are you like when you are NOT flaring? I mean flares are extra painful, and most double or take extra sleep, and or pain meds, go to bed, heating...
Ginny, I'll be anxiously awaiting to hear your results. I'm so glad you've made it thus far and have that behind you. My appt is next Thurs when you go back for your results! [b] ...
This is a Fibromyalgia Institute specializing in spinal care treatments. It is something similiar to traction but safe and painless they say. I'm checking on the testimonies now, but this has been on...
I'm usually on the FM board, but due to different and new symptoms and being currently undiag with them...I view the other boards........ Having said that...yes, I too have a deep red hue at the base...
Bumping up for comments....anyone on the Fibro Institutes???...
My mother in law sent me a brochure of a spinal care clinc treating FM patients with [b]spinal decompression , gentle stretching till it decompresses the spine, relieving FM symptoms. Anyone heard of...
This is what I'm battling with too. I've struggled 8 yrs with FM and working, but the FM is worse and the job is busier and more stressful. We've discussed me quitting and applying for disability,...
I've been around a couple of months since I developed tendonitis in my foot, looking for answers. I have FM for 7 yrs now and also currently some inflam arth, still yet undiag...... My tend started...
Yes, the appt is with a rheumy. A new one, so there are lots to address! I'm on Relafin for inflammation, but occasionally take advil instead because it helps better with the pain. I will keep...
As for the PA, I have read the articles on it, because the tendonitis was a clue for me. I want to discuss this with my rheumy on the 28th. My psoraisis is in full flare. All in my scalp, along my...
my achilles tendonitis in both feet and that I'm currently undiag, awaiting appt Aug 28....no my hands that have been aching are displaying these symtoms.... kaymac ...
Well I've used the same PCP for years and he knows me well and my FM. I asked him about at first and he said great idea, he believed it would help fatigue some. He knows my husband can give...
I'm on it. Gained weight. I'm not sure where the weight came from on me. I guess my appetite increased at first. I also have some fluid off and on. Or maybe it just decreases the ability to burn...
I take a b12 shot every 2 wks, sometimes every week. Sometimes I can feel the difference within that day and sometimes I can't feel the difference period. It just depends on how bad I feel or am...
Lots of feet and ankle pain. Burning in legs, back of legs. Upper back between shoulder blades. Upper arms, fingers and wrists. kaymac ...
Today I am NOT coping. Tomorrow I may be. But for today I am NOT and I know only those here understand! I hurt, I hurt, I hurt. I want one normal day to crawl out of bed without hesitation that my...
Wow, so many responses.. Thanks so much for participating. Some mention joints and muscles. Example, feet, or wrist....I'm experiencing so much joint pain since the lyrica helped the muscle...
[i][b] [i][b]"Your body may be telling you that it can't work fulltime. My Dr. let me know that I may never again be able to work full-time" [b][i] I wonder if I would feel even a little better,...
I've been on since Sept of 07, was on 450 mg, but backed down to 300mg since it made me toooo sleep during day. Also, some of my pain is coming back too and I'm not sleeping as sound as in the...
[color=green>Diane, kaymac...
I think sometimes I need to just quit reading the internet because I don't want to appear like someone who thinks they have everything wrong with them. But I do indeed fit into the catagory of...
((((Kimb)))))) I know exactly how you feel. Few months back I wrote such long entries in my journal describing my life just as you said. I get tired of others telling me to be thankful it's not...
Well I made it thru my Monday on my feet. The heel gel lifts did help some. I kept my shoes on till bedtime too instead of walking barefoot on our hardwood floors. The swelling looked better last...
Thank you for responding. My FM pain began suddenly and took over my entire body. I suppose the worse was the tender spots, legs and arms, lower back and hips. Everywhere, and then it would flare off...
Definately it was the LYRICA! I started off slowly over a weekend and work my way up to 3 caps of 150 mg a day. Then I had to back down to just 2 a day, so I'm on 300 mg daily. It did have side...
I'm new around here, have had FM for 7 years. I'm having new symptoms after all these years...for about a year now and been referred to rheumy after rheumy....they think some type of inflammatory...
your pain too and hope it continues to heal. kaymac ...
Well actually I am not on the Pred. I picked up the rx, but did not take it yet because I'm sick of steroids. I took 2 of the Medrol packs and when I called the pcp the 3rd time, he called this rx...
So do you know if this is FM, Arth or Lupus related? I'm currently undiag, except for imflammatory arthritis and FM. So u think the steroids won't help? I've taken the 5 day Medrol packs twice and...
So] my horrible achilles tendonitis and how since April I've hobbled around and the pain is non stop??? Still another MONTH till rheumy appt (made 3 months ago)....... [color=green>[i]
I wondered about the butterfly rash....does the redness get worse after you wash your face and does the redness hide well under your makeup. I keep a light red "butterfly" rash or sunburn appearance...
Hmmm...interesting. I currently have achilles tendonitis, diag first of April, out of the blue, had pain bad enough to leave work and go to the clinic. He said rest, Steroids, NSAIDS, heat, ice,...
When you say your tendons have been damaged, what type of symptoms were you having during that undiag phase?...
Wow! It is like my photo should be posted next to that article! I have all those symptoms! I haven't been diag with Iritis yet, but I happen to work for a OD and I've been diag with dry eye, and this...
Can anyone relate with my symptoms and story please? Have Fibro for 6 years...last year it flared it's ugly head and wouldn't relent. I work full time and I was going downhill so fast. I could barely...