I also have IBS & it's been really bad. I take Levsin for mine but it hasn't kept the pain & cramping away.And.......when it hits...I'd better b at home !!!! Sometimes it's soooo bad...I feel like...
I to am having trouble sleeping.Went 2 bed last night at 11:30 and didn't fall asleep until 2:15. I cannot take anything to help me sleep because I have a teenager in the house & due to some trust...
Having a "really" bad weekend! Husband is n a really,really bad mood ! The stress level is almost more than I can handle! I don't know what to do.I am soooo tired of living in this explosive...
I have been married for almost 36 yrs.I am sad to say tho that it's mainly because I had nowhere else to go to & could not afford to leave 4 that reason.Now don't misunderstand me.There hav been some...
Hi Nana Monster; Can you tell me more about the cinnamon & honey & how u mix (or take)it? I am like the above posters. Fatigued all the time no matter what I do.I don't even clean anymore.Can't do...
Greetings FM Friends: Been awhile since I've posted.Haven't been feeling well.Lots & lots & lots of stress which has led to lots & lots of pain.Sleeping alot.The pain in my hands & arms are back...
I also have IBS and it's been very bad. My previous PCP said I had the most active colon he'd ever seen.I'd never had any such problems as IBS until I was diagnosed with FM. The cramps are the worst...
Dear Dotkom; Thanks for your post! I couldn't take Lyricia because I about ate myself to death & my feet and legs swelled so bad I couldn't hardly walk.The Cymbalta made me dizzy & made my head hurt...
My husband always told me my thermostat was broken.But I'm like Irishbabe. I can't handle either.Which stinks! Clothes on/ clothes off !! No happy medium at all ! Ugh! :)...
Greetings Dotkom: I just wanted to comment on the variety of posts about our "loving" or "hating" pain clinics. I live in N.C. and my first initial experience was great.Was put on darvoset & there I...
Hi Guys; I think (only my opinion mind u) that we all have under lying anger because we (got) & are sick & cannot do what we used to do.I "loved"wearing heels.I tried to do that a few times after I...
Welcome Neeters: (FYI) I took Darvoset for almost 8 yrs / 3 x a day and it helped me really well. There isn't a drug that will take 100% of our pain away(4 me anyway)but when they jerked the Darvoset...
I am thankful that I finally found a Dr. that would give me pain meds.I am on the lowest dose of the Hydocodone u can take & I had 2 just keep taking it every 4 hrs.till my headache eased up.Finally...
Late night note: I have had a headache all day & cannot get rid of it ! Any suggestions ? Thanks! :)...
Hi Moonsinger; I know exactly how u feel ! I feel like I'm sleeping my life away too. And u r eight when u say that most family members do not "get" what Fibro is all about.Things r constantly...
Greetings everyone! I promised 2 let u all know how my visit went with the new Dr. 2day. Well; IT WENT GREAT !!!!! I cannot tell u how relaxing my visit was! She asked alot of questions about my...
Greetings All : Yesterday I mentioned a link u can go to & read about Chronic Pain in America. It's: HealthMax.com. This is an article talking about the "116 Million" people in America that chronic...
Hi Karen; I've been on disability for over 10 yrs.now. I "did not" get it due 2 the Fibro. Also; I ended up having 2 get a S.S. advocate 2 help me get mine.And even then, it took me almost 18...
Greeting everyone; Say a prayer 4 me.My doctors appt is tomorrow.I do hope all goes well.I am really stressed out! I have a 15 yr. old who thinks we r the enemy most of the time; gas & everything...
Greetings Everyone: I looked up the article I was talking about regarding Chronic Pain. You should b able 2 read it if u go 2 : NewsHealth.com. The article is about the Chronic Pain epidemic in this...
Hi Neeters; Your doctor is telling u the same thing my PCP & the Pain clinic doctor told me. Apparently; they are trying 2 change the protocol for how Fibro is treated. I too am n the same boat u r....
Thanks Marilyn ! I do occasionally have my bright moments! :)...
Happy 4th Nana68 ! Hope ur day is going well. It's hot as blazes here!( I hate hot weather!) Anyway, I know what u r saying about those we love not understanding.My husband tries and some days he's...
Dear Nana68: Don't feel bad. U R not alone. My families reunion is tomorrow in Virginia so I can't go. Just the ride there & back would send me into orbit! and like u said: not 2 mention the heat! My...
Having a really bad day 2day! Took 2 tylenol with my Ultram. Didn't tooch the pain.It never has & I've been doing this 4 over 3 yrs. It's really hot here 2day n NC. And I had a fan blowing on me.Had...
Thanks: inagony. I appreciate ur support.We have 2 hold one another up, right? Have a blessed holiday!:)...
If I don't wake up with one, I'll get one sometime during the day.And this happens everyday.Sometimes if I wake up during the night, I'll have 2 take something then.I don't sleep thru the night at...
Dear Ouch:) Sounds like u have a good relationship with ur Dr. I would start the conversation by asking:What do "you" think about me trying me med u suggested b4 since I am now 21 ? Apparently, if u...
Greetings Earthlings (Ha) I am from Concord, NC. Nice 2 meet u !!...
I'm not so sure coming here would help. Doctors might not want 2 treat someone that's come from out of the country.I've lived here all my life & even I can't get the doctors here 2 give me any...
Welcome: U should change ur handle. I'm sure u r not ugly. But I know the Fibro might make u feel that way. U live n a beautiful place! I've always wanted 2 go there. Keep us posted on how u r doing!...
YEAH !! I am so glad that ur visit with the PA went well 4 u ! It makes me happy 4 those of u who r doing well & have doctors who will listen 2 u & give u what u need. I'm really nervous about my...
Print out what u read about it helping the other patient & give a copy 2 ur doctor.And suggest 2 him what ak angel said.ask him 2 re-submit it written differently.Also; ask if any of his colleges...
Hi Austenfan; what do u do 4 ur Meniere's Disease? I have it also....
Dear queenie; Who denied ur request? Your doctor or your insurance company? If it was your doctor; keep searching.If it was your insurance company; fight it....
Well Dear Friends; I made the appointment with the Dr. in Mint Hill. I have an appointment next Wednesday.I'm kinda nervous about it. I guess it's because I've had such horrible luck with past...
Dear "Ouch" (Luv ur handle name!Says it all,right?) Anyway, thank u so much 4 ur post. I'm not sure where u live but here where I am, you can't get any of the meds you mentioned unless you have major...
I may have some good news everybody! I received an e-mail reply from someone I contacted thru the F.M.Assoc. They've given me the name of a doctor in Mint Hill, NC. I'm told this doctor is very...
Good Morning BeachGirl: Ok: Here r the labs (I do have).Lyme test run.It was negative. ANA Screen (IFA ?) Positive @ 1:40. Rheumatoid was 11: so that was negative.Stated Homogeneous was out of...
I do the same thing but it's not from my Fibro.It's from my Meniere's Disease. Google it 4 info. If u fit the symptoms, u will need 2 go see an Ear,Nose,& Throat doctor....
I have TMJ & I am telling u....... when it hits u will need 2 have a strong pain med.My ENT injects cortisone into my jaws when it's bad....
I don't have them in front of me but I will find them & post tomorrow.Thanks.And when I find another Dr.(if I ever do) I won't mention FM unless he brings it up?Thanks Beachgirl !...
FYI: For those of u who have a great Rheumy & "love" them; ignore this info.But I was goggling the internet looking 4 Drs. who treat chronic pain & I came across an article (written by a Rheumy...
Hi donnaeil: What type Dr. do u go 2 and how do u tell the difference between FM & what u have?...
My dear Maggie: I took my "butt" 2 a Rheumy over 2 months ago.She told me right off the bat that she "does not" prescribe any narcotic type pain meds. She ordered labwork & I sent a copy 2 her with...
FYI: My disability was not granted 2 me because of my FM. (In NC). It was because I also have Meneire's Disease.This causes dizziness,nausea,balance difficulties(all the time)ringing in ears and...
Dear Beach & Bayou: My pain is all over, everywhere all the time.Sometimes I have sharp shooting pains so bad it makes me want 2 yell out.But i've learned 2 just catch my breath instead so I won't...
Hi Luvskermit: I went 2 a Rhuemy one time & had lab work done.I have copies of them but I have no idea what they mean. I sent them to the doctor but I never heard one word back from her.would it b...
To Ouch: I also live in NC.Could u tell me more about this "Inclusive Program" you mentioned? I've not been turned down for any pre-exsisting conditions(so far) but I cannot 4 the life of me find a...
Where did u find a Rheumy that would give u pain med? The one I went 2 here told me right off the bat she wouldn't give any kind of schedule II pain med. Do u mind if I ask what state u r n ? :) red]...