Thank you Maryann, Yes I agree, We can't tell them we are doing something that makes complete sense in certain situations like the one I'm in. It's just the way it is and I realize all doctors are...
No problem, I do things like that all the time, I chalk up my memory lapses and my inability to pay attention, focus, concentrate and on and on lol to Fibro. We gotta have a little humor in even in...
Thank you Tina and Snowbunny Right after I made my post we found out we will be seeing the PM doc on November 6th. It is such a relief to finally get an appt. Your replies has made me feel better!...
Hi everyone, I posted here a little in the past, not really one to do this often though. I mostly read whats going on here, and find comfort and inspiration. My current situation has prompted me to...
Just a thought, if you get your back problem straightened out, and some of the other symptoms you mentioned continue, you could consider being checked for Fibromyalgia. I'm only saying this is a...
Myself gave you some good pointers for TMJ. I know this kind of pain full well. I suddenly got TMJ a little over a yr ago. I ate some really hard to chew nachos and the pain was awful. My dentist and...
Finally after having Fibro for about 3 years and having so many doctors get the glazed over look in their eyes something really good happened to me. I went with my DH to his Pain Mgt appointment and...
Sherry, I'm very med sensitive myself, cannot take codeine either. I took tramadol for close to a year, but had to stop because it along with my sleeping pill, (i have major insomnia) and flexeril...
Thanks for the reply Sherry. I'm curious about what other people use for arthrtis pain. Like I said I cannot take Ibuprophen, and acetaminphen does nothing. I hope the hip replacement helped your...
Dear Ang, I'm new to this site, but still want to reach out to you. I can very much relate to being let down by family members. I have 4 brothers and the one who is 2 years younger than me I was very...
Thank you Karen and Jim for the warm welcome. It looks like you both have quite a bit going on too. My heart goes out to you both, and I thank you both for being willing to put in the time and energy...
Hi everyone. I think I'm new to this forum, I say think cause my memory is not the greatest. I am on the Fibro forum sometimes. Anyway, I never thought I would one day be checking out a depression...
I'm just wondering if anyone else takes Norco for their arthritis pain. I went to a pain specialist recently for my terrible neck pain and fibro pain and he put me on Norco. I must say it really does...
Isn't fibro a crazy illness? I know it can affect us all in different ways, but the main symptom seems to be pain! I can barely move when I get up in the morning. I'm taking Malic Acid and Magnesium,...
There is a MD who is on another Fibro forum who has Fibro. He is very knowledgable and understanding. His name is Dr. Pellegrino. (not sure if I got his name spelled right)...
Jag thank you for the good advice. I did have one doctor fill out a residual functional capacity form, that was sent to SS when I first applied. They did not even mention it in my denial letter. They...
Hello again everyone, I filed for disability in August of 2010. Since then I was turnrd down, appealed, and turned down at the appeal level too. Now here I am waiting to get the appointment go before...
Thank you Robin for the kind words. We all have to take one day at a time this is true, and sometimes we have to take one hour or even one minute at a time. Especially when dealing with Fibro, or any...
Hi to all you nice people here! I wanted to let you all know how we're doing since my Mom moved back to her sisters. To not have the constant stress of caring for and unfortunatly being drained by...
This is Jim, my mom thought I was an angel. Well, I guess its true!! (wheres the "halo" icon when you need it.) Todays is Debbies Birthday.shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh , she's sleeping. Nothing against you...
Thanks again...
it. So she is still going to be miserable, I think she always will be. She does not like living with her sister, but was telling everyone that she was miserable with us too. [color=#800080> Thanks...
God bless, and thank you Sherrine....
having a family talk first. I have thought of this, and Jim and I have talked about it. Only thing is my 2 youngest brothers, the ones who have addictions are so unpredictable and are apt to offer...
It really helps hearing from you, and what you experienced, and also helps more than I can say to hear from people who understand. I can't thank you enough. Maggie, You brought up a valid point...
I just moved back to S. Cali from Maryland where there is alot of humidity. I'll take the dryness here anytime. Though I also have to say, my neck Osteo is equally painful in both types of weather....
what triggered this illness in you. [color=#0000ff> [/color]...
Thanks for sharing this. I too have bulged disks in the L4-5 area. I would like to try Percocet... maybe i will get a good and nice enough doctor who will really have compassion and try to help. I'm...
Joan How long does it go on for you? I have had no let up for about 5 months straight. Also did the cortisone shot give you any relief, and if so how long did it last? I would welcome a period of...
Thanks for the reply Peace... I have done all these things except havn't tried the cortisone shots. I had a cortisone shot in my left hip and I could tell no difference what so ever. :( Alot of...
Hello Judy and Honor, Thank you for the responses. It's funny how these conditions can affects us so differently. When I awake is my best time of the day as far as the neck pain is concerned. You are...
Hey Kat, thank you for responding. Unfortunatly I cannot take any type of aspirin or Ibuprofen products because of taking so many in the past I now have to watch out for my liver. I'm glad your...
I have heard that as a possible explanation before, mostly on internet sites... it is hard to believe that suddeny at 55 years of age, I'm not holding my neck in the right position. Anyways I have...
Hello all, this is Debbie from western Maryland. It has been along time since I last posted here on healing well. I just recently found out I have arthritis in my neck, along with several other...
Welcome Vicullino, I'm really glad you have joined this site. The people here are warm, supportive, and really do care! Some doctors may not be a good one when it comes to fibro. I am sorry to hear...
Hi Verserane, I, and many others here can relate to what you are going through. You didn't mention if you are under a doctors care, though I'm assuming you are. If not please see one as soon as you...
(((((Shirley))))) More prayers going up for you dear lady. And Happy birthday! I can't tell you in words how wonderful I think it is that you have your faith. God is there, He loves you as His...
I want to get off tramadol because it makes it where I cannot take any even low dose antidressents, or rx sleeping pills. My doctor reluctantly allowed me to try codeine. I could not tolerate it. So...
I take Tramadol too, from 2 -4 a day depending on my pain on any given day. Alcie is right, it can ibteract with many medicenes, but some people have no problems with it. It turns out for me, I can't...
Hi Kelliejoe, What you described is my life! Some days I can feel almost normal, and others, I can hardly cope with the pain, and fatigue, plus the brain fog. I think that is the worst. One minute...
Copsing, I'm so silly, I just reread your post and noticed at the bottom of it you said you are not on any meds. Sorry about that, I guess my short term memory is at it again! Or not at it again. lol...
What meds are you on copsing? I take tramadol and it has brought on muscle twitches, and than progressed to harder jerks, and I now have tinnitis too! I do also have hearing loss, and have an...
Denita, I just read your post, and want you to know I am praying for you. That's alot to handle in just one day. I pray the Lord will see you through this, and that the mass turns out to be non...
Sassy please try to get in to see your doctor asap! Your body is telling you something is not right. I have prayed for your doctor to have the wisdom to figure this out, and I'm sure he will see you...
The other thing that causes me to believe it is arthritis in my hips is I have experiencd this same exact type of pain since I was about 20, back then, (I'm 54 now) it only happened when I would get...
Feeling good, swimming pool, and ice cream. Now that sounds like a great combination! Enjoy Mrs_Mike, and I hope the Lyrica and Cymbalta keep on working for you. My DH takes Lyrica too, and he did...
Shirley, You have a strong, and yet sweet spirit. When the going gets hard, remember God is there, He will hold you up. You are His beloved daughter, and the resemblance to your Dad shows in more...
I've learned one thing, you can be going along with your life, with everything going smooth, and bam! Something happens, sometimes we are the cause , rather we mean to be or not. Or, as we all have...
The bad news is I have already found out going off Tramadol, and replacing it with codeine was not a good idea. It felt worse than the worse flare I have ever had. I seriously wonder if I was going...
Thanks everyone, the support and encouragement here helps alot. I'm so thankful God allowed me to be alive in this day and age of modern technology, one reason being so I could find this group of...