Have not posted here in years. Many moves later I am in Fort Worth area. New doctor not willing to refill prescription I take for migraines( Fioricet). I do take 2 Tramadol a day for the fibro,...
Was just checking in after a long break. Loved seeing some of the ‘old’ stuff. I will spend some time reading through old posts and then update my story!...
Anyone have hernia repair with mesh? I have several hernias in my abdomen and one is starting to really bother me. I have seen one surgeon and going to get a second opinion. Sherrine, I remember that...
I saw this at the end of another post and did it ever hit home with me! We just moved again and I really don't know where all of this stuff came from. I packed it all myself because I didn't want the...
Hi Aquilla. I do have fibro but do not have tremors. However, my sister has been troubled for years with hand shaking. Since my mom, her dad, and her sister all had Parkinson's my sister decided to...
thank you for asking. I have been home for 10 days now and I am doing great. it is hard to do everything left handed though. They gave me a "block" that lasted for 24 hours before surgery and it...
Thanks again. Off topic but I just saw a short news clip about people drinking pickle juice after working out. Thought of you and your olives/pickles that you mentioned years ago. Supposed to help...
Sherrine,thank you so much! I thought Bed Buddies were only for heat. You just saved me lots of dollars😀. I actually have a shoe box full of Bed Bath and Beyond coupons-as we know they don’t expire....
I am having shoulder replacement in 3 weeks. The doctor's office has given me a flyer advertising one of these machines to use after surgery. $150 and I think the shoulder pad is extra. Has anyone...
I have a large, deep tub and it is a problem for me because with my bad shoulders I can't reach at all. So, I get in the tub. I stand and spray all around with one of the 'foam' type cleaners. Then I...
Thanks<3. Great idea. We have many thrift shops here. In fact about a third of my wardrobe comes from them. Shopping I must go!...
Thank you all for your great ideas! Luv- grocery deli is a great idea and also I was thinking about grocery delivery. All the stores around here offer it although I haven't used it yet. Susie, I have...
I am looking for suggestions for post surgery ideas to make it all easier😊. I plan on getting some frozen dinners and making dinners ahead and freezing them. Then a ready to eat salad mix. I am...
Like Chutz I use CBD oil ingested. It does taste yucky but it really helps me. I only use a few drops under my tongue. I live in Ca. So it is easy to get. My sister lives in a state where pot is not...
My problem --large very narrow arthritic feet with high arch. 11 narrow plus a bunion. I've been wearing brooks for2 years and need to replace now. I bought in one of those stores that specialize in...
Hope girl, I am sorry you are going through this. Although I don't use opiates I do agree that pain sufferers are being punished somewhat because of so much misuse by others. I also have fibro and...
My doctor prescribes Activan for my intense fear of flying. I am now able to fly without thinking I am having a heart issue. I download a really good book on my iPad to read starting as soon as I get...
Very tired, depressed. But the thing that brought me to my doctor--my hair was falling out!😫 My hairdresser was the one who said something to me. He showed me that it wasn't breaking off but coming...
I have thought about those gloves, especially now with 2 dogs. I'm going look on Chewy.com. Thanks....
Auntie Sherrine, her name is Cassidy but we call her Cassie-the rescue people named her that and we are sticking with it. She is a very good dog with some issues of course. She was a 'street' dog in...
I always recommend having a dog/dogs to help us keep active. In July we sadly had to euthanize our 11 year old golden retriever. Our 3 year old golden really started having anxiety problems then and...
I don't get mouth sores so I'm not much help. But, Sherrine, I remember your post from before.😈 Mmmmm medicinal rum indeed.😂...
I have had MOHs surgery 4 times on my face. I did go to a plastic surgeon each time. I do not even have scars showing now. They did different things like lasers on the scars to make them not show....
Hi Chutz, I know what you mean about being the door person for your furry friends. I do this all day too for mine. I walk with a dog about a mile and several days a week I bike ride a little. But I...
Why has fioricet gotten so expensive? It is the one thing that works great on my headaches. I use the generic and it is $101.00 for 40 capsules! I take tramadol for my fibro and arthritis but it does...
Years ago I had acupuncture. I found it extremely difficult to lie down and hold still while the needles were in. I tried it for a few months but not sure if it really helped me. I think the chiro...
We have had our elliptical for years but I think we got it at Sears. Are they even open still? I would check prices online to find one you like. It's the best exercise for me because there isn't so...
I use to walk a few miles a day for my cardio exercise. Now the arthritis in my feet make this too difficult. I have an elliptical machine that I use most days. I read a book while I use it! I...
I have been using CBD oil with a little THC in it. It is legal where I live. I started using it because so many of my "elderly" friends were using and really loving the improvement in their pain...
The sandals I wear from SAS have 3 straps that I sometimes have to unbuckle to put them on. They come in different widths too. Maybe you could find a shoe like that. I have to sit most of the time to...
I have arthritis in my feet pretty bad. I mostly wear good walking/running shoes with inserts. I have to have good arch support in the shoes. I love SAS sandals. They have a good arch support. And,...
I cannot wear any earrings with nickel in them. I tried the earrings for sensitive ears and they made my ears sore and itchy. I really don't wear any earrings anymore. Good luck!...
I had to have an implant years ago because my back upper molar broke in half and had to be surgically removed. Long story short, it was an emergency situation because it broke on Friday and I...
We moved from Misouri to Southern California 10 years ago. I love the weather!!!!!! No snow, tornadoes, hail storms, etc. It does get very hot in the summer, 115+ but the winters are great. In the...
I have a tens unit and an ultra sound unit. I really feel the tens but not the ultra sound. The directions with the ultrasound suggests you drop a few drops of water on the head of the unit to decide...
I received one year of chemo. It made no impact on my fibro. Just my experience....
I developed a rash from my lisinipril after taking it for years for my blood pressure. My pharmacist is the one who helped me figure it out. We can suddenly become allergic to anything I guess. The...
I did have a seizure when I took the prescribed 3 a day. Now only take one tramadol a day and rarely two Never, ever any alcohol though. That is very dangerous combo....
Debbie, so glad your son has agreed to see a doctor. I have a son with problems but he is older than your son and thinks he doesn't have a problem. It is very upsetting to me and I do not know what...
I get the flu shot every year. I have a reaction every time, no matter who gives it. I had the shot last week and had a red arm for 2 days. Plus feeling just plain yucky! I think I am just very...
I'm 71 and have had fibro since I was a young child. I think they have just finally started to recognize the problem is so great. I could not even begin to list the doctors/treatments I have had over...
Oh Luvz, Iam so happy for you. I became a grandma for the first time last Dec. I'm 71 and thought this was never going to happen. Do you live near the baby? We live in S. California and our grandbaby...
I'm really laughing now!!!!! I do remember that one. Some of the newer members probably think we are kind of wacko😉 Well you did give some wonderful parties! Thanks for all you do. And I do feel...
I'm an oldie here(in more ways than one) but I don't post very often. Today I am having one of those bad days. I Live were its been 100 plus for months. Today it has started cooling off and the...
Welcome Julia! You just described my life with fibro. My pains started before I was 10 and I was diagnosed about 9 years ago. I'm 71 now. I wondered about fibro for years but thought I was not sore...
Violet , I am sorry that you are going through so much right now. I was younger than you when my symptoms started. I thought I was nuts sometimes. I always knew that I felt better if I kept active....
Now Sherrine, is this fibro or your age ? I right up there with you.😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩...
Sun girl, I am sorry you are feeling so bad right now. I have arthritis pretty bad along with the fibro. I have always been very active but have had to slow down a little since I had total knee...
WOW! How do you get a sheet over all that stuff Sherrine?😈😈😈...
Booklet, I live in Southern California. Moved here from the Midwest years ago. We enjoy a very busy winter season here with all the snowbirds, from Canada and other north areas. Many stay the whole...