Thanks all. migraine is worse today but mood is better. sharing here last night definitely helped. sometimes you just have to put it out there to the positive energy of the universe. you are...
i found moisture wicking pj's in a catalog. they work great. and they are pretty. i can't remember what catalog of course, but maybe soft surroundings?...
i'm back. i was doing better for a while, but now, not so much. i'm currently in a mild mood disorder (not quite depression). Yes, i'm in treatment for that and everything else, have great docs, etc....
this is driving me nuts. i thought i had the urethra irritation controlled and it's back today. it's so frustrating, so discouraging. it is not a uti, per doc. i assume it's interstitial cystitis....
Also, for irritation "down there" my gyno recommended Vitamin A&D ointment. My skin is very thin now that I'm through menopause and he said to use it every day....
I'm sure this isn't your problem at all, but it reminded me of one of my "face-palm" moments. About 20 yrs ago, in my mid-30's, I was having terrible foot pain, especially when I first got up and...
Well, that was a short rant!!! With all your dx's no wonder you want to scream. I would too. Tell you what, we'll all scream with you, ok? AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How's that?! LOL...
Thanks so much Sherrine!!...
Well, I'm on a two-day migraine here. Hurts worse than fibro aches, at least for me. I take Imitrex, which does relieve the head pain, but there's lots of other migraine symptoms that it doesn't...
I can relate to biting my tongue or the sides of my mouth. Could it be TMJ? Or dry mouth? I have that really bad from the Elavil (amitriptyline) that I take....
Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS by Heather Van Vorous. Here's the link to her website. There's a great forum there too. http://www.helpforibs.com/ Before you go gluten-free, I would suggest...
Welcome to the forum, glad you found us, sorry you had to. Sure sounds like fibro to me. In addition to the Lyrica, you probably need something for the pain. Tylenol is better for nerve pain than one...
First, Donna, lol about even the nose hair hurting! I'm gonna tell hubby that one. Now Marlee, we need to have a serious talk here, girlfriend. I recently fell and broke my arm because I was...
Oh, no! You poor thing! I wish I could find that magic wand to wave for all of us. I'm sure you are doing everything you can to take good care of yourself and ride out this flare. So I'll just share...
Don't worry about complaining. Yes, it could be worse, but it's BAD ENOUGH!...
I use Benadryl as a sleep aid also. It definitely helps. My psychiatrist says she and her husband use it, too! I buy the generic store brand....
Hey, Curly, Everyone's different, but after I got fibro I had to stop working and have never been able to go back, even to the easiest job in the world (whatever that might be). But I do enjoy...
Jeannie, that's the BEST explanation of how/why SSRI's help fibro that I've ever read!...
Awww, hon, if I could fix one of my aches or pains for only $3500, I would knock you over in my rush to get out the door! I think it's great that you're taking proper care of yourself and it's great...
Congrats! I'm so glad it was so much easier than you expected. Good for you and thanks for letting us know....
Did that bus hit you, hon?! It hit me too! Well, no, it used to hit me, but hasn't in a long time. But I have had to let almost everything go. My husband does the shopping and cooking and...
Kathy, So sorry to hear about how awful you're feeling. Boy, when you go out of remission you do it in style, doncha?! Before I even saw ladybug's signature, I was getting ready to say the following:...
Great news! Thanks for sharing it. Glad to hear you've been feeling more upbeat....
myjoy, so sorry to hear you are hurting so bad right now. I hope this flare passes soon. Have you gone through your mental check list of everything you can do that helps? I find that sometimes I...
Just a clarification, I do get all my long term meds mail order. What I tried to order was stuff that I take as needed, rather than every day. Plus one that I don't even need any more. I was looking...
Yeah, Trish, being homeless is definitely something to avoid! ((((hugs))))) You know what I just thought of? Assertiveness training. It was really popular about 10 years ago for women in the...
You remind me of me. (((((hugs))))) I always pushed it too far, still do. So hard to accept that I am sick, not healthy, and can't do what healthy people can. Truly stinks, totally relate. Hang in...
I agree with Littleneck about speaking to a lawyer. Also, as mentioned, research the American Disability Act (ADA). I think small employers are exempt, but if yours meets the criteria, they MUST...
That's exactly how my flares feel. I tell my husband it feels like someone was beating me with a baseball bat all night. I feel sore from the tops of my feet to the bottom of my neck. Just sore and...
Major brain cramp today. Ordered new prescriptions for several meds online from mail order 90 day program. Very efficient, very proud of myself. Hubby got home and looked at printouts and said, "Why...
Med side effect?? If you are already on any meds, some list vision changes as a side effect and docs tell their patients not to get new glasses til they've been on it awhile because it may pass....
I'm praying as hard as I can for you, hon! Let us know how it goes....
I agree with nomadicmom that there's more going on here than just fibro. However, I will say that unlike most fibromites, exercise of any kind triggers a flare for me and I feel worse not better. I...
Lyrica and Cymbalta are a good start, but I would add Elavil at night for restorative sleep and Tylenol plus tramadol in addition to the Lyrica for the nerve pain....
I am familiar with the literature on seratonin syndrome. It is real, but very rare. I see one of the top five specialists in the country for my chronic migraines and he says the chances are about 1...
Hear, hear, Chutz!!! Thank you! I too insist on cold hard science, double blind studies, published in reputable medical journals and peer reviewed. Snake oil is snake oil no matter how they try to...
Littleneck, my sister went through menopause in her 40's and I'm 56 and still not through, so don't judge by family experience necessarily....
I had this problem for about a year when I was taking blood pressure medication as a migraine preventive (which didn't work). As soon as I stopped the med, my hands and feet warmed up again. I used...
A good reminder that an "attitude of gratitude" can really make a difference! I have much to be grateful for, too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!...
Tramadol is supposed to be the best for fibro pain. I've been taking it 6 years. It got rid of the pain that felt like I had the flu, you know, those aches in the back. The brand names are Ultram for...
I also take amitriptyline only and have never had that problem with it. Itching or parasthesia as the doctors call it, is a common side effect of many meds, especially opioids, but others too. I sure...
I also take amitriptyline for the sleep disorder and it's a miracle drug for me too. Also, the good sleep hygiene is important. My doctor also suggested taking 2 Benadryl at bedtime. It works!...
Hi, everyone! I've been typing with one hand since I joined the forum because my left arm was in a sling. Saw the doctor today and got clearance to start using my arm again, so hallelujah, here I...
thanks all. i have seen a doctor and it's not an infection. so based on what wishst said, if it's not an infection, the acid in cranberry juice that helps with the bacteria won't help just with the...
it cant hurt u is true, but it does have side effects. i got wicked heartburn constantly, so bad nothing touched it, so i had to stop. if you research you'll see that is not uncommon. having said...
are urinary problems really a side effect of ssri's and snri's? i've been taking effexor for years with no problem, but recently developed a pain like i have to pee but i dont. i know urinary pain is...
sherrine, thanks, i already follow an ibs safe diet like u described. as i mentioned i think i'm also allergic now to an inactive ingredient in the bentyl tablets. i finally checked the detailed list...
i wasn't able to keep working so i might not be the best source lol. but here's my thoughts 1. i assume you are properly medicated, especially for the fibro sleep disorder which is the primary cause...
yes, decreased libido is a side effect of that class of antidepressants. i take effexor and have no desire for sex. it also makes it harder to achieve orgasm so its not just desire thats affected....
i take elavil and my dentist recpmmended Biotene toothpaste as well as Biotene mouthwash. he also recommended sugar free lemon drops. as for coffee, just take caffeine tablets instead (No Doz). i do...