AK Angel, I have terrible back muscle spasms. I will look into the magnesium. Thanks! DW, thanks for the kind words. I use the Voltaren gel, too. That stuff is great. I would love to just soak in it!...
I share your concerns. All of my doctors have my meds list, and I remind them what I take each time I get a new prescription. I also have a great relationship with my only pharmacist & discuss each...
Thanks for replying. :). I asked about all of those issues with taking too many of something, & the doctor assured me that it wouldn't harm me. With the nausea meds, I take the Phenergan at bedtime...
Hi. I tried the Savella for a few weeks but couldn't tolerate it. I had severe stomach pains, but I think it was because my stomach is paralyzed. My rheumatologist says many of his patients have...
Hi everyone. I rarely post but use the site to search when I get a new medicine. Thankful for y'all! I have a great rheumatologist. He's having trouble finding meds that work without side effects...
I'm so glad you posted this! I have the same thing on one of my fingernails. I will google it. Thanks!!...
I love this thread! We are animal lovers, and we got a new puppy today! Our neighbor had a pekingese puppy and had to start travelling. She needed to find a home for the pup. She gave the pup to my...
An emg looks for nerve damage. I've never had one, but my mom did for carpal tunnel. She said it was a very painful test....
I have been sick for several years with other illnesses, so when I was diagnosed with fibro, it felt like just one more battle to fight. My faith and the support from my family get me through each...
I am not far from Searcy, AR. I'm sorry you are going through this. I use a nurse practitioner in Newport and a rheumatogist in Jonesboro. They are both wonderful. Keep searching for a good doctor....
I have taken both Nuvigil & Provigil, but my insurance won't cover them. They are very expensive. They worked for the mental fatigue....
My legs hurt so bad, too. I'm having a rough day today. It's hard to get up & move when it feels like torture. I know that's what we need to do, though....
My rheumy put me on the muscle relaxer, Zanaflex. I take it at night and have noticed a difference in my sleeping. I wake up feeling like I have slept. I still hurt, and mornings are rough, but I can...
I have a large chest, and bras are miserable! I come home from work, take off my bra, and put on pj bottoms and a large t-shirt. I wish there was a comfy, supportive bra out there....
I'm from north central Arkansas. It was 100 today without a breeze....
I had symptoms for a few years before diagnosis. I just thought it was due to my other illness until my joints started swelling. Then it was a few months until I was diagnosed. My doctor found I was...
My major flare that I'm in right now was triggered by my mother-in-law passing away suddenly in May after we lost my father-in-law in January of this year. I woke up the day after her funeral with...
I have a lot of joint pain, too. It is so painful....
You are welcome. I also have heat and cold intolerance. I hope you find out what is going on when they run tests....
I have pure autonomic failure. It's a type of dysautonomia. Many people with dysautonomia also have fibromyalgia. I am a fainter, but it's so much more than fainting. Google dysautonomia and do some...
I'm so glad you are feeling better today!! :)...
I am so sorry you are having such a terrible time. I thought rheumatologists were fibromyalgia doctors. Strange! I'm in a bad flare, too. Hope you find some relief soon....
I had to ask for something stronger. I have a good relationship with my doctor. I had the same problem with Naproxen. It's terrible for the stomach. I just told her I needed something that would...
Do you take the Cymbalta at night? I take 60 mg in the morning. My rheumy started me on a muscle relaxer at night. I feel like I have slept when I awake each morning. You might try taking it in the...
I've been on Cymbalta about a month. I got samples, too. My doctor told me to take it in the morning. I felt drugged the first day, but that was the only side effect. I didn't feel that way on the...
Congratulations on your new home! Try your best to pace yourself and take many breaks throughout the day. Friday was our last day of school & I had to pack up my classroom for the summer. As a...
Thanks again for the warm welcome from everyone! It is nice to speak with people that understand....
I am on Cymbalta, Tramadol, and a muscle relaxer at night. I also have Norco for the days Tramadol won't touch the pain. This morning was better than yesterday, so I am thankful for that!...
I take vitamin D, but I don't take malic acid. I read the fibro 101 post. It has a lot of good information....
I will try the gentle stretching and see if that helps. Thanks for all of the ideas & making me feel so welcome....
Thanks! I am learning so much from this forum. :)...
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last month although I have had symptoms for a long time. I'm not new to chronic illness. I have pure autonomic failure and gastroparesis. I am thankful I found this...
I have used Midrin for years, too. I can't take the others because of heart problems....