Hi Lisa, I take care of my 15 month old granddaughter. After a day of babysitting her it takes me a few days to recover. She wants me to hold her and carry her a lot. I love her so, and I love...
I am so frustrated! I have been feeling sooo good this past month that I actually thought my fibro was gone. I know that was wishful, crazy thinking, but I just don't get it. How can I go almost...
I am new to this board. My stepdaughter is 28 yrs. old. The doctors at the hospital where she was admitted Wednesday morning believe she is bipolar and is having delusions. For some reason she is...
Dear Sherrine and Fmsaddenedspirit you did not offend me at all. Thanks for taking time to reply to my posts. I really appreciate it! Hope you all are feeling better soon....
First of all thank you to everyone for your kind replies. Many of you seem to know that sometimes this is the only place where we can talk about the emotions we are struggling with everyday. I am not...
I don't mean to be a big baby or bring everyone down, but I just have to write this. I have reached a point where I don't think I can take the pain anymore. Doctors think that fibro and pain are...
Hi everyone! I recently went to my rheumy and talked to him about going on disability. I have been going to him for a couple of years now and I am about at my wits end. I am having such terrible pain...
I was told 400 mg. daily is the maximum dosage....
I take ultram. It makes me sleepy, but it really helps with the pain....
Hi! I too have the intense burning pain. The doctor told me it is indeed nerve pain. Are you on Lyrica? That calmed down the intense burning pain I was having. Don't get me wrong, it's not gone, but...
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in June of 2008. I was in alot of pain and was told I was having a flare. I went thru terrible agony for about 5 months. Went to a rhuemy and he gave me 300mg. of...
I too have been having terrible nightmares. I haven't had bad dreams like this since I was a child. On several nights in the past month I have woke up my husband because I was yelling or screaming in...
You ladies are all sooo very wonderful! I really mean that! Thank you so much for all your kind words, suggestions, and for responding to my post. I am sitting here with tears of gratitude that you...
I've really got the blues tonight. I have been back to work for 2 months now after a 3 month leave of absence. I'm only working 16 hours a week. Every day is a real struggle to make it through my...
I have had trouble sleeping for most of my adult life. I have always thought that the fibro came as a result of my sleep deprivation. I always had trouble getting into a deep sleep, but more often...
Hi, I too fall asleep constantly if I am sitting still. Six months ago I was fine and full of energy. Then this fibro thing hit and my life changed drastically. I know how you feel. I am only working...
Hi everyone! I have really been having problems with a deep burning sensation mostly in my back, but also in my neck. It tingles and burns very badly. Only ice seems to help temporarily with the...
Hi Denise, I too am having a really tough night. I also have days when I sleep for 15-17 hours. I feel like my life is a cycle of pain and depression. The medicines that I take for my fibro, and...
4 and a half months now. I know this can be a side effect. Is anyone else having this problem? I know I should see my doctor, but I am really afraid he will make me stop taking the medicine. Lyrica...
Oh Sherrine that is good new! I am so happy for your father. Do you know if he had multiple cancerous tumors? I am so praying for the tumors to be contained. Thanks so much for your prayers. Hope...
Oh thank you so very much to both Julies and anyone else kind enough to prayer for Dennis my brother-in-law, who I love so dearly. Hope...
Hi everyone! Are any of you on disability because of your fibro? The reason I am asking is that I have been trying to work again after a 3 month leave of absence and I just don't think I can do it....
I know none of you know my brother-in-law, Dennis, but I am asking if you could please be so kind as to stop and say a prayer for him right now. He just recently underwent a colinoscopy and there...
Hi everyone. Well I just started back to work and am only working part-time. It is so great to see all my co-workers and friends again, but I don't know if I'm going to be able to keep my job. I have...
I have 4 pair of crocs, and I LOVE them. They are kind of ugly, but I will not wear anything but Crocs now. If anyone is considering them, do get the real ones, not a knock off. You can buy Crocs...
Hope...
Hi everyone! I have been diagnosed with fibro. Have lots of pain issues, but no problems with fatigue. Then, this last month I have been having overwhelming problems with fatigue. I can get plenty of...
Hi, I haven't had a sleep study yet, because I know I will not be able to sleep. I asked if I could take a sleep aid, such as Ambien, before the test. I was told that you are not supposed to take a...
Chutzie, thanks for you words of encouragement and support. I really appreciate it! I'll keep you posted as to how tramadol works for me. I think I'm probably going to have to increase the dose. I'll...
I used to take neurontin for nerve pain. Now I take Lyrica and can say that it has been way more effective for me than neurontin....
My flare started on May 16th and is still going on. The pain is getting somewhat better so I'm hoping that I'm near the end of this flare. I was fine and the it hit me like a ton of bricks....
I know what you mean. My neck will start to feel better and then just reaching for something will make it start to hurt like crazy. Same with my shouder pain (between my shoulders). When I try to mop...
Hi, everyone! I finally got my doctor to prescribe Tramadol for my neck and shoulder pain. He was very reluctant, but agreed after me telling him others on this forum had been prescribed Tramadol for...
Hi Lacjac, You mentioned trigger point shots in your post. Can you explain this procedure to me? Are there trigger point shots for fibro? Also, can you tell me what kind of doctor can do the shots? I...
Hi Larkspur! I am only taking 25mg. at bedtime as instructed by the rheumatologist. I have always been one to have terrible trouble sleeping. I mean for years I have had this problem with sleep. I...
Mine started with fatigue and just aching all over, but then it developed into a bad flare. Severe neck and back pain sent me to the doctor. After an MRI, and 2 epidural injections (one in my neck,...
I have been taking amitriptyline for about 2 weeks now. I have not had any bad side effects and it really helps me sleep....
When I took oxycontin I had a flushing sensation in my arms and face. It kind of felt like a hot flash, for want of a better way to describe it. If it is causing you to itch and break out in a rash,...
Thanks Meggie! I could use some good luck right about now! Hope...
Hi again! Lyrica made me dizzy at first, but since I have been on it the side effects have diminished a great deal. I know it can cause weight gain, but if you are careful and eat a well balanced...
Every since I've been on antidepressents the big "O" has been missing from my sex life. They really effect me....
OMG! I have really bad neck pain, and pain between my shoulders too! All this started in May and it and my back pain are what finally got me diagnosed with fibro. All the stress and tension often...
So glad to hear you are doing so well!!! I ordered some malic acid online last week. Can't wait for it to arrive. I hope it helps me too. Hope...
Hi, I had intense burning pain in my low back and between my shoulder blades, I started on Lyrica about 6 weeks ago. It has stopped the burning pain which I was told was caused by inflamed nerves. It...
Hi Pink Grandma! I take Lyrica and I had to start out on a low dosage and then increase it. I now take 150mg twice a day, for a total of 300mg a day. It does make me dizzy when I first lay down or...
Hi Sera Smiles, I just got Fields and Pastures the other day. From reading the book jacket, I think I'm going to really enjoy it. Sounds hilarious. I'll let you know when I get started reading it,...
on this forum? I would like to order it online, but am not sure what it is called, or how much to take. Thanks for any info. Hope ...
Could you ask her for some valium before the exam to help you relax a little? You'd need to take it probably 15 minutes to a half hour before( I think. ) Tell your doctor how painful and stressful...
I love the book! Thanks Kelly! I keep reading funny passages to my hubby....
Hey, I have been reading "A Walk in the Woods" and I have been laughing my butt off! I can't put it down. And you know that laughter is the best medicine. Hope...