I am young, 34. Most people get shingles after age 60, but my Dr. said that having fibro could weaken my immune system allowing shingles to show up early. Just something else to add to my list of...
Hello there. I was misdiagnosed as having arthritis for 5 years b/c I have so much joint pain. Unfortunately, for me, I have not found anything to ease the pain. A hot bath helps the most, but is...
Can she just come over to your house for dinner instead of at a restaurant?...
My doctor explained it me this way: I asked him if the virus is what caused my fibro (since it all began that week). He said I was most likely predisposed, but virus is what brought it out. I think...
Five years ago this July, I came down with a nasty virus. Dr.s thought I had mono, but tests were negative (although I did have mono when I was 6). Towards the end of the 10 day virus, my whole body...
Hi Kissi, I work full time and cannot afford to quit (especially since my hubby just got laid off). I am on Office Manager for an engineering company. I know not all office jobs are like this, but I...
We were just talking about this at work b/c we have an employee in MX. He said all the schools are closed there and they are leaving the house as little as possible. I also teased that I feel like I...
Oh my goodness. I can't imagine cleaning 3 houses in that short time span. If you need the money then I can understand "why". I do hope you can rest up before doing the next one. Just remember to...
The inside of my legs about 2 inches above the ankle. Now who thought that would be a good place for tender points? It gets knicked everytime I go to cross my legs. It gets thumped when my 6yr old...
Ditto on the chocolate. When I'm in one of those flu-like flares, napping actually makes me worse. A hot bath will help some followed by a casual easy-does-it walk around the block. Lots of lazying...
My main pain is in my hip, butt, thighs area. Alway symmetrical. As I'm sitting here, I'm rotating from hip to hip sort of in a rythmic fashion to sort of endure the pain. I also have main pain in my...
Hope the MRI goes well and that you can relax. Hang in there....
Finally got a call back from the nurse. They are switching my meds to Klonopin (sp?) Another muscle relaxer, I believe. I told her I still had a flare up while on Flexeril. She said it's b/c I'm...
Hi Donna, Thanks for the hugs. My RLS does not fit the typical descript ion. My legs hurt when I sit or stand. The muscles get really tight and there's just an overall ache from my lower back to my...
Hey all, Since it took me 5 years to get diagnosed, I have not been able to try meds outside of advil or tylenol (which never work). I just finished a 2 week trial of flexeril. After day 5, I started...
I tried a gluten free and sugar free diet once to test for a gluten allergy. The list of foods I was allowed to eat was similar the list posted here. It is very hard to comply with at first. I think...
cookie, I have restless leg syndrome too and it hurts to sit, even for short trips. The pain is primarily in the hip area, but can also be in thighs and knees. That may be something to look into...
One week after taking flexeril and my ears started ringing. I also developed a twitch in my eyelid. I've had the ringing and the twitch everyday for 7 days now. I just stopped taking the flexeril...
Hi cookie, Welcome. Sorry you are hurting. Fibro is usually diagnosed after other conditions with similar symptoms are eliminated. Is there any way you can get in to see a rheumatologist? There are...
You can use one of those bench on wheels thingies that mechanics use to get under a car for getting around the house....sure beats walking when your legs hurt....
I started out with a box of 30 at 400mg and thought it worked well.(Could be a coincidence that I was having a good month). The next box I bought was 200mg (to save money) and I have not noticed it...
Hi Tiki, (((((Hugs)))))! I know exactly how you feel. I have two young kids and my husband has chronic migraines. He has a migraine almost daily and even though my fibro causes me pain, his pain...
That is so funny! A great way to start my day. I love your imagination....
Thanks! Looks like Yoga wins. Think I'll go to my local Half Price Bookstore to see if they have any videos. It's funny, but I can't do too much or too little. I was hurting all last week, then...
What's the difference? Is one recommended over the other for fibro? Thanks,...
I think I'd like to come to your house for dinner. I do need to cook ahead. I love to cook and eating out is not affordable. I really love my crock pot too. My hubby does the big chores in the house,...
Hi Lefty, Welcome! I hope you are able to get a confirmed diagnosis soon. I was 29 when my first symptoms began. My kids were 1 and 5 at the time. I too felt like I was too young for this to happen...
Do you exercise? I know I should and I really do want to, but seriously, when I get home I just want to sit and not get up the rest of the day. I have to fight with myself to fix dinner. Even though...
Sounds like you found a good doctor....that's great!...
Sorry you're having a bad day. I've been in a flare for 3 weeks and am at work now. It is so hard to concentrate or get motivated. I just want to go home, take a hot shower and crawl in bed. I am so...
great tips! I had never heard of the heat patches. I will definitely look for those. Baloo, we used to live in Vermont. My son was born in NH at Dartmouth. What a beautiful place. Thanks all!...
Yes, I have had this happen on my calf. I was just sitting and wanted to cross my legs. My legs barely tapped each other while crossing and I felt like I had the biggest bruise on my calf. Went to...
My family wants to go to Colorado for vacation this summer. We like to really plan ahead. We went last year (2 days of driving) and it just about killed me. My legs hurt so bad from sitting for so...
Major flares are hard because you feel like they are never going to end and the pain is so constant. I usually lose my appetite and get more tearful (like PMS), when I'm in a major flare. I am...
Welcome Joy, I was just officially diagnosed this week after a 5 year wait. Five years ago, I came down with an aweful virus. That's when it all began. I felt like I must be dying from something...
Thanks all. This is my first medication to try. Problem is, I've never had trouble sleeping at night. so, for it to work during the night is of no benefit to me, (at least not yet). I want to try...
First time taking any meds for fibro, so I'm not sure what to expect. I just started taking 1/2 of a 10mg flexeril at bedtime. My husband said I slept well 'cause I was snoring. :) hee hee, but I...
Heels are not my friend. A very short chunky heel just for the 1 hour I'm in church is doable, but can't wear them longer than that. I worked at Nine West a few years ago and was so jealous of my...
Thanks everyone! for the warm welcome. It is an emotional time. I had suspected Fibro for almost a year now, but could not bring myself to say it out loud without a confirmed diagnosis. I guess I...
This may sound wierd, but I'm excited to finally have a confirmed diagnosis. Five years ago, I had a horrible virus that really wiped me out. That's when the aches began...thought I was dying from...