I've used Lidoderm patches for the 4 years. The patches combined with ES Tylenol or Ultram provide me the most relief. Unfortunately Lidoderm patches can only be worn for 12-14 hours at a time (12...
Hey Puppylover, I've had 5 dental implants..all since the diagnosis of fibro. My only complaint was the cost and the time involved for the compete process. The procedure was not painful with only...
My goal is to live more in the moment and less in review of the past and worry about the future. I want to laugh more, thaw out the creative side, and energize my body and spirit in a positive and...
Hi MT Lady Lidoderm patches work very well. But do remember to use them only 12-14 hours at a time...then remove them. The medrol dose pack will not directly relieve pain. Medrol dose pack will do an...
Hi LisaPunk I've been taking D-Ribose for about 4 months. I take 4500 mg. per day. It took a couple of weeks before I noticed a difference. The difference was subtle, but I did have a bit more energy...
Three years ago I was president and ceo of a major hospital system in my area, with three hospitals and ovr 6ooo employees. Then I got sick. In July 2006, I applied for SS disability. In January...
Hi Imbaffld, Like many fibromites fatigue and pain are my main problems. After reading an article on DRibose and its affect on fatigue, I ordered orange flavored chewable tablets. After 2-3 days, I...
Thank you Everyone!!! There is no other resource that offers such info and support. i am grateful for everyones support. Went to the doctor's office yesterday for a second opinion. He said that...
Hi All, For months I have had numbness in my hands and arms. It started after multiple falls due to my "fibro" dance......always off balance. After PT and multiple physician visits, my doctor ordered...
Hurting07 The pain is difficult to manage at times. I do have Ultram (tramadol) if it gets too bad, but really try not to take it. I find that a bath or shower (as warm as possible), 800 mg of...
Hi myjoy, My disability was approved the first time around, but still it took almost a year. An attorney told me the biggest problem with the disability process is confirmation. Often the medical...
Thank you MT Lady, I ordered a months supply today. I know what you mean about being afraid to stop it. Isn't it the truth, though? If it is helping at all you don't want to stir things up by...
Thank you Dagger and AustenFan, I think I might invest in a months supply and see if it helps any. Malic Acid/ Advil during the day and Ultram/Lidoderm patches at night helps some with the pain. But...
Hi All, I've been taking Malic Acid/Mag combination mentioned in Fibro 101. It definately helps. Has anyone taken D-Ribose? Was it helpful? or a waste of time and money? I'm searching for anything...
momomany, I had a series of 3 epidural injections last year. the pain management physician said the injections should relieve or diminish pain for up to two years. After the first injection, I did...
Hi Wookie,Hi Wookie, My name is Aux and I'm fairly new here too. In the summer of 2006, I was exposed to some highly infectious bacteria as well as virus. As a result, I developed Tolosa-Hunt...
Thank you Marlee, I did have some thoracic outlet problems following a car accident 15 years ago. Haven't had any problem in years, but maybe i did something to cause it to "re-activate"? I still...
Thank you so much SleepyBug! It never occured to me that it could be cp. I can't tell if the pain starts from the wrist/hand or shoulder/neck. My it hurts so bad!! I will try the antiflammatory today...
Hi All, i've had fibro for several years and have most of the symptoms mentioned on the site. I developed fibro after a severe bout of Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome (basically a brain inflammation). I have...
Hey Phwootie, I successfully filed for social security and disability from employer's insurance. Before filing, I met with an attorney specializing in disability. I only met with him once and he gave...
Hi All, I was approved for social security disability on the first try. Before I applied I spoke to an attorney specializing in disability. Briefly, this was his advice: -make an appointment at you...
Hi andlovsaidno, My physician knows that I use Lidoderm patches and a heating pad together. He said it was OK. I have been using both now for several months without any negative side effects. As an...