Very cute Robin. Thanks for the little laugh this morning! I needed it! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
Hy Oxy. It sounds like the position you are sleeping in maybe. Is it both your arms or is it one side only? I have (for as long as I remember) have the numbness/tingling in my right arm when I am...
Thanks Sherrine and Shirley...it is the rheumy who is telling me he will see me in 6 months to re-do the bloodwork. My family dr has no idea...now she's just going with what the rheumy says. See,...
Thanks Shannon, and again welcome! Aren't we lucky you have found us and can help make sense of all this medical jargon! I look forward to reading more posts from you! :)...
Hi Shannon, and welcome. I'm sorry you have been dx with fibro and were fired because of it. Geez, working in the medical field, you would think they would be a bit understanding! Very nice to hear...
Hi everyone, I have only just started to catch up on everything going on here and reply to a few posts in the last couple of days, but I wanted to say hi to everyone and give you all my update....
Hi Teresta, I'm fairly new to this too, but sounds like you've been living my life for the last 5+ years! LOL I would refuse the physio...not only for the cost, but if your back and hips are bad, 2...
I'm praying for you as well Shirley! I think Robin pretty much summed it up how we all feel about you here. I don't think I would have the strength to go through what you are dealing with. You are an...
Hi there, I often get really bad pain across the front of my pelvic bone and my hip. It seems to radiate to those places and also down my leg from my hip joint. I also have disc and nerve problems in...
Hi there, Yes I often get this pain in the lower legs...like shin splints, but worse and if I have to bend down, I feel like my bones won't straighten out to stand me up again! Not fun!...
I'm so sorry you have so much to deal with right now Denita! Take care of yourself, Krista...
I was just talking to my mom about this the other day...all these diseases seem to appear in the women in our family. My grandmother died at 65, she had lupus, diabetes, chronic back pain, RA. My...
I'm so sorry to hear that Denita! Who wouldn't be exhausted with all that going on! Hope they solve the problem soon...at least they seem to be on the right track now. Medicine is so frustrating...
Very strange...maybe your mom had it all her life and it only really surfaced after she gave birth to you. What about her parents? Were they healthy?...
I'm not sure what it means, but my CPP antibodies were checked and my IgG was 174 (normal range is 0 - 18) and my IgM was 90 (normal range is 0 - 16). They usually check CPP antibodies to see if you...
Wow J.P....that is really strange. And 4 is very young to develop this. I know in my case, it's hereditary. My grandmother had it, my mother has it and I have it. But for you and your mom both to...
J.P., This is very interesting on what you are saying about that you think whatever it is, is attacking the blood as well. I just got bloodwork back that is completely off the charts...they're not...
Hi Denita...I'm normally on the fibro board as well, but am exploring lupus as a possibility, again. I just wanted to comment, because like you, my blood levels are way off the chart as well! My ana...
Hi Jellybean, Welcome to the forum! I'm so sorry you are having so many problems. That's quite the list...and although alot of it does sound like fibro, alot of other conditions have very similar...
Hi Amy, This happens to me often, and the medications make it worse. I also seem to get like this when I am stressed and tired too. You should mention it to your doctor but it could most likely just...
Often I experience this, especially when the weather is bad, or I'm stressed about something, or just over-tired...oh, the joys of fibro! :S Krista...
Thanks everyone, I'm feeling alot better today! It's still pretty grey outside but the rain has stopped! Wishing you all a pain-free day!! Krista...
Hi Shirley, I'm so happy for you and will be praying for you that these last rounds of chemo are even more successful! You are a strong woman and can beat this! We're all here for you!! Hugs, Krista...
I'm sorry to hear you are having such a rough time Frankey. That is actually very scary that it is affecting your vocal cords! I agree fibro is a BIG jerk! Sandy, I'm not sure, but I think it has...
Thanks Robin and welcome Sandy. I know what you mean about the toe knuckles...that one's new to me but I just experienced it about 1/2 hr ago! And I feel like I have no circulation throughout my...
Hi everyone...so it's raining and damp, dark and cold and every single bone in my body hurts! My ankles and knees and hip and collarbone, shoulders elbows wrists, neck and even my knuckles and bones...
Hi Breezy...I'm in Ontario and it's just starting to get recognized here so hopefully Alberta soon! Krista...
Hmmm...another fibro mystery here!...
Thanks, great tips everyone! I will try that with the nail polish....and I especially like the plastic earrings thought Karen, lol!...
Shirley...I'm fine with rings also but necklaces sometimes cause me to be a bit rashy/itchy. But it seems like anything that goes through my skin is very bad! Not that I want to go out and pierce my...
Gluten not only affects some people with stomach problems, but it is a major contributor to inflammation for some people....
Hi Gentle Breeze. Welcome! We'd love to hear more from you so post anytime! Hugs, Krista...
Hi Bojo and welcome. You are not alone...I know it feels that way sometimes, but there are many people suffering with fibro, just like you. Your first step, is to find a new doctor...someone that...
Do any of you have sensitivities to metals? I can not wear gold, silver, or any type of earrings. I'm so disappointed because after not wearing earrings for many many years, I decided to buy some...
I'm happy for you Kittybear, not that you have fibro, but at least you have some answers! Hugs, Krista...
I'm glad you got somewhat of a yes today Debbie...I really hope it helps with your pain. Hugs, Krista...
Welcome Scared...I hope you find some pain relief soon! Krista...
Hi Lordsdaughter...you definately need to get the beanbag, it helps alot. You can wrap it around your neck/shoulder so it works much better for these areas than heating pads. When my shoulder is bad...
Hi Debbie...stay strong and wishing you the best of luck in getting your pain under control! Hugs, Krista...
Hi Beachy...and welcome! I love your motto and completely agree with what you are saying about friends. No need to apologize...many of us end up with long posts here sometimes....it's very...
Hi BreezyP. Welcome! I'm sorry you are having multiple health problems and hope you find some answers soon! Hugs, Krista...
omg, totally, and smells too! I can't stand to be around a vehicle with bad exhaust fumes, ashphault/paving/construction or even open left over food containers from the fridge! My hubby doesn't...
I'm like that on escalators too...even before the drugs!...
Definately! I loose so much hair, I can't believe I have any left! And it's extremely dry and breaks and I have tons of split ends, even if I cut it every 6 weeks. I use good shampoo and...
Hi Debbie, I'm sorry you've been having to take the darvocet more often, but I think you are being smart about the way you are taking it. I'm supposed to be taking dilaudid (hydromorphone) 3x a day...
Cute! :)...
Thanks guys....Laura, I posted on your post about this silly RA business! Take care, Krista...
Hi Laura, I'm not sure about RA leaving your body. I know because my RA factor is just a bit on the high side, the dr is ordering another test called anti-CCP (citrullinated protein antibody). Maybe...
Hi bubbaryn, I'm sorry you are here, but welcome you anyways. It sucks that you are going through so much right now! I was there just a little over a month ago. I finally have some meds that are...
Hi HurtingWell, You might want to check out the fibromyalgia symptoms before seeing your rheumy tomorrow. Alot of the things you mention sound like fibro...I hope not, but maybe you should check it...