Corky Sorry you are having so much pain and troubles. I cannot answer your question but it is possible it is FM. I would find a good Rheumy in your area and go that route. Bring in a list of your...
OMG Doover Just trying to read your last post(still did not get thru it) was tiring and stressful to me! Yes you need to find a way to Pace yourself, delegate instead of DO and take some time for...
Hi All My Fibro Friends How do I find real work at home jobs? I have come across this many times boards and have answered some individuals. I have put together a small list for those interested in...
Thank You all for the info. Yes I have high blood pressure so low pressure should not be an issuse. Sherrine I will look at the MSG factor. Thanks again. Yes Sarah I was wondering that myself but Dr...
Hi do Well No I never wake up feeling like I had a great night of sleep and ready to go run a mile. Those days are long gone I believe. Sometimes I can get adequate sleep with help of pain meds and...
My Dear Hubby gave me a Money Tree!!! He said I always think money grows on trees so he had to find (make) one and prove it to me LOL With like 3 branches full of $10 "leaves" too cool!!! He said if...
I am sorry you are in pain. No exercise is not the only option. I can barely exercise because of my conditions. I take medications and some Vitamins for my Fibro. There are alot of new medications...
Your Welcome All I am glad you liked it and can use it to share with others. I know alot of people just print off a section and lay it around the house. People are curious and will read it...
Hi June I would see a Rheumy to determine if you have fibromyalgia. I would make an appt with an ortho or pain Dr to assist you with dealing with pain from your other conditions. I see a pain Doc for...
One time My Dear Hubby though he is sweet, generous and loving started to doubt my 3 month long fibro flareup which was a humdinger if you know what I mean. I figured you would! :) Well anyway I...
Hi Jessa I am sorry you are having alot of pain and eye issues lately. Fibro is a crazy condition. I hope all turns out for you and we are here to help even just to listen. Here is a site I found...
Hi Miriam I do not believe we have met before but Hi how are you doing? I hope better. I would seriously go ask for a ct or MRI to see the extent of this problem. May want to go to Ortho Doc....
Good Morning Chart You usually have great advice for me so maybe just maybe i can help YOU> I take Flexeril 10 mg tab 3 x daily for my fm and spine issues. Maybe you could try that med. I believe...
Excellent they do look cool saw the website!!! I got a Money Tree full of branches with many leaves from hubby!!! Yah for Money Trees I knew they existed!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great night with your bed...
Wow Dagger!!! Makes me want to open a laundromat cha ching cha ching!!! That is a lot of Dirty Laundry LOL And if that burglar made it to the bedroom he would just be lost in the basket of...
Kerri If I could not walk on my foot because the ankle was in horrible pain and I could not even touch it I would be at the Drs office like Yesterday! You may have something wrong with it and you do...
Thank You Little Neck Just received a call this week and will see the Neurologist on the 20th of Jan. Yes over the years I have tried to figure out what the triggers were for my headaches and...
Sarrah First let me say I am sorry you are in pain and having trouble sleeping. I know well about both of those issues so I hope you can find the appropriate help very soon. I was going to tell you...
Hi All First Off I Want to wish every one a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May the holidays find you happy and painfree!!! What a gift that would be heh?! I have been having an increase in my...
Well Jag that is great news. It would be nice if it lasted longer no it would be totally awesome. So maybe this gave them the info they needed to treat your back. Have a great Holiday Season....
Hi Sassy I am sorry your husbands family are ignorant and do not want to know about your condition. As for the handicap placard people just keep their mouths shut and move on. Some people have it for...
Hi Pat Hope you can feel better soon. Here is some info for you about flares. Someone on the board/wall asked about Flareup causes found this pretty complete. I know their are others such as chemical...
Hi Jim thanks for replying to my post! Also looks like you win the prize as being the first and only but that is ok it is a busy time of year for people. i went to pain doc today and i saw the PA not...
Hi Jenna So sorry you are having such a hard time. As for taking time off from school do what is right for you. Talk with parents, maybe your Dr and decide. If this condition will affect your studies...
Hi ALL A few of you were aware I just started to see a back pain specialist in Nov. Quick update for my pain from back and nerve leg pain due to severe ddd, 2 herniated discs L5-S1, severe narrowing...
Hi Merygirl I am so sorry that your brother and father are seemingly abusing their opiod medicine. That is very bad for people like us who actually need the meds and it becomes more difficult as...
Sorry you had so much pain with your injections. I guess the Doc should have listened to you. At least you taught him a lesson. What type of sedation do you use in this case? I just had fluoroscopic...
Heh Michael I guess it did not go so well or it was difficult. I hope there is some long lasting relief from your epi. Hope all is well. Rhonda...
Yes Light Ultram (tramadol) does help and is highly suggested for Fibro pain. Note: Ultram is a narcotic-like pain reliever Since it is a synthetic narcotic like pain reliever it is not in the same...
Thanks Laurie for the advise yes went to Dr yesterday. We discussed the sleep but I don't think he felt comfortable trying something else. I may talk to my psychatrist or Back pain specialist about...
Hi Mamanan Just want to tell you what had happened to my face recently/ Back in 2002 had the new Dentist at my reg Dental office do a root canal on me. My reg Dentist said she had done several and it...
Heh Chutz You just throw some towels at that dirty window and tell it to clean itself up! Take the rest of the evening and chill. No Christmas presents need to be made today. Your love and caring...
Thank you for the info. May give it a whirl. But not sure if I can take it with my Effexor xr or not. Take trazadone for sleep. It is better than the lower dosage or elavil but could be better. I...
Extended release tylenol, benedrly to calm your nerves and help u sleep, get some epsom salt and take a hot bath, wrap up with a warm blanket electric if you have it. DO not tense up though you are...
Hi I actually have the appt this afternoon. Monday morn had to call and canc it for I did not sleep well b/c of migraine. But tu for the advise I will bring up these meds to my Dr and see what we do...
IMJB Hang in there. It will pass. I hope u wake refreshed and painfree. I have been up all night b/c of pain. Tried to sleep cannot. I know it will pass too but yes u do feel like screaming i get It!...
Hi All Another night of not so good sleep. I know part of it is the pain but got up took my meds still no sleep. I have my Dr's appt this afternoon just my normal every month or two visit. I want to...
My thoughts are with you as u go thru this difficult time with one of your loved ones. I pray the Vet can fix Harper up and he can bring you many more years of companionship. Good thoughts your way!...
Pat Panda cookies what a great idea thanks they are tasty and make me smile I vote for cookies. Other things that help out are my 3 cats and POM doggie. My DH and his sweet generous ways. My heated...
Well Heck MyJoy what we all need are chauffers! Well were at it I could use a maid too. :)...
Oh on those cold morning lately here in Coastal NC in the 40's even high 30's I think this am. Yeah Yeah I know boo hoo but it is cold to me now. I am orginally from UP of MI and that would have been...
Well I can tell u of my experience with it lyrica. A few years back I tried it for 6 wks did not notice any pain relief plus the blurry vision side effect did not go away so Doc took me off of it....
Hi Jenna Sorry about your pain and I hope they can give you the answer u deserve. My exhusband had RSD or CRPS now they say in both feet after some failed foot surgeries. It was a process of...
Hi Chart I heard on the news this am about the snow in H town. Wow and so early. yes I hope your hubby will be okay with all those crazy drivers now acting like they forgot how to drive cuz there is...
Hi NH54 It sounds like a very painful situation you are in right now. Plus now they are making you wait for appts? My exhusband ended up with RSD in both of his feet after some foot surgeries. Sounds...
Straydog Wow you got yourself an Angel Doc heh. Good for you. Right now I have a good set of Doctors too. I believe they are very helpful, understanding and listen to me. I have had some doozies in...
Thanks PAlady and Chart I hope it works well. Time will tell. I am iceing right now. I was supposed to stop by CVS and pick up a high dosage of Ativan as stated by Dr's scheduler but because they...
Yes 2 blood test ago they found me low on Vit D and Iron mild anemia that has been happening for years but the Vit D was new. Took multi vit with iron and Vit D 2000 iu daily and now back to normal...
Thanks Screaming E How are you doing BTW? I knew the other day you were having some problems. Yes I am hoping this will bring some relief to my legs, feet etc. It is not always the sciatic pain...
Hi Sandy I am new here but I believe you replied to one of my posts recently. I am sorry to hear of your not good MRI results. What a horrible blow esp around the holidays. I agree with someone who...