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Need new migraine medication What works??

LOL... Ketorolac, It's amazing for headache relief. My neurologist hasn't ever treated my headaches but I'm thinking he's the one to work this problem out with. I've been on other medications and...

11/18/2011 1:57 PM

Migraine Headache

diagnosis from my neurologist

I have to drive an hour away to see a rheumatologist and I have chosen not to. I don't know if I want the aggressive treatment that comes with this diagnosis. The side effects of immunosuppressants,...

11/18/2011 1:52 PM

Rumbling in rectum and blood in stool

She's booked up until then. Will the colonscopy give a good look at my rectum as well?...

11/18/2011 1:44 PM

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

diagnosis from my neurologist

Can a neurologist diagnose connective tissue disease? Mine told me that I have it without a questionable doubt. He went over all my past records from my rheumatologists and other records I had for...

11/17/2011 8:18 AM

Rumbling in rectum and blood in stool

Can anyone tell me why you might have rumbling sensations in your rectum? It's been occuring for 4 days now, followed by blood in my stool. I have IBS and I have had rectal surgery about 2 yrs ago...

11/17/2011 8:13 AM

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Need new migraine medication What works??

The current medication I am taking for my headaches is wonderful to relieve the pain, I have been taking it for 8 mths now, but it can cause kidney failure, and my kidneys have been hurting and...

11/17/2011 8:05 AM

Migraine Headache

What are the best medications to treat this?

My disease is overlapping and I have too many symptoms to make a list. Thank you for the information. /community/emoticons/smile.gif I start prednisone in the morning but I'm nervous. Already have...

9/29/2011 10:37 PM

What are the best medications to treat this?

Are there certain medications better than others to treat connective tissue disorders? Plaquenil, doesn't control fatigue for very long, it really isn't all that great at controlling pain.....

9/29/2011 2:04 PM

I need some ways to heal my body from all this pain and fatigue. I know a connective tissue disorder is not curable, but I need to know of things I can still do that would make me feel better....

9/3/2011 8:45 AM

Normal EMG what does it rule out?

I was being checked for pinched nerves. They put a needle in my hand, both sides of my legs, and one in my neck. Does that rule out a pinched nerve in my thoracic or lumbar area or would they of had...

7/15/2011 4:27 PM

Multiple Sclerosis

Burning Skin - Like Sunburn or a High Fever

If I get a sunburn, my skin burns. If I am out in hot weather, I also get nausea, a headache, very fatigued, my heart pounds fast, I have some trouble breathing, my pain gets worse, I get a rash on...

7/12/2011 11:10 AM

Joint cracking?

Your symptoms sound nerve related. You should see a neurologist and have a brain MRI and a nerve conduction study/EMG to see why your having neuropathy. All of these are symptoms of nerve issues:...

7/12/2011 10:58 AM

Acceptance of the diagnosis

I don't know if I ever came to terms with acceptance. I realize there is nothing I can do about this, that I am always going to have a disease that could keep me really sick. I don't accept that as...

7/12/2011 10:42 AM

Any sleep meds recommendation?

I used to take ambien and it was addictive but it did the job. Puts you to sleep almost immediately. I am now taking neurontin, and it controls my pain and helps me sleep too. It's a better choice...

7/10/2011 12:33 PM

Garapentin (Neurotin)

I take 300mg 6xday, it helps my nerve pain and helps me sleep, but it doesn't help the sensations associated with the nerve pain. It also helps my back pain. I've had no side effects from it....

7/10/2011 12:31 PM

relationships with FMS? HELP?

I would consider taking an antidepressant and trying therapy to cope better, instead of feeling like your living in hell. Go back to your doctor and have them give you something stronger for your...

7/10/2011 12:26 PM

question about neuropathy

He's looking for a pinched nerve just as a possible cause but he said "just as I thought" that a pinched nerve would not cause all over neuropathy. He also did some blood work to look for possible...

7/9/2011 2:46 PM

Multiple Sclerosis

energy question

Amantadine treats fatigue, it's not a stimulant, but it kind of takes the edge off of the fatigue. I've been on ADHD medications for fatigue but the type of fatigue I have, it wasn't the best choice....

7/8/2011 9:10 PM

question about neuropathy

An ESR blood test checks for inflammation, they use this when determining autoimmune diseases, so I don't understand why he chose that test when looking for issues with neuropathy. Unless he feels...

7/8/2011 9:03 PM

Multiple Sclerosis

question about neuropathy

I have had that too in the past. Did you find out the cause? Do you by any chance know if it's a normal part of blood work to have an ESR test done when looking for causes of neuropathy? That blood...

7/8/2011 12:15 AM

Multiple Sclerosis

question about neuropathy

I don't blame you really, I wish I could have myself free of taking medications, but I'm not that tough. I rely on them for anything wrong. That's good that you have something that helps you sleep. I...

7/7/2011 10:56 AM

Multiple Sclerosis

Doctors confuse me

If you say your not depressed, and your doctor doesn't believe you, and your not in front of them crying your eyes out in serious distress, then that doctor is a peice of crap, and it's time to go on...

7/7/2011 10:52 AM

Multiple Sclerosis

question about neuropathy

I know it's not just annoying sensations, you can hurt like hell. Are you on any medications for it at all? I did an oatmeal bath yesterday and had relief up until about an hour ago....

7/6/2011 8:00 PM

Multiple Sclerosis

question about neuropathy

I've heard the needles are painful, that's an EMG isn't it? I'm not sure if that is being done too, he just said Nerve conduction study....

7/6/2011 7:21 PM

Multiple Sclerosis

question about neuropathy

Because the diagnosis was taken from me, not by my rheumatologist, but another doctor. I cannot see him anymore because he doesn't take my insurance. I am getting an MRI on my brain to check for MS....

7/6/2011 7:06 PM

Multiple Sclerosis

There was hope - Finally have a diagnosis!

I believe in fibromyalgia, but I also believe there is more going on than meets the eye. It's a type of diagnosis a doctor uses when they don't know what is wrong with you, and certain symptoms fit....

7/6/2011 3:27 PM

Tingling, prickling, and shock sensations driving me crazy

My doctor has had me on Vit D and B12 since last year and I see no change in my neuropathy. He said that B12 would not cause this to be so widespread. I don't know what is wrong, but I can tell you...

7/6/2011 3:14 PM

Always seem to be pulling a muscle

Yes, I can be laying down and get a muscle strain. I think some of it is also muscle knots. I can't get rid of this, always comes back for more, but a muscle relaxant will always ease that pain....

7/6/2011 3:09 PM

question about neuropathy

I think I have Lupus but the official diagnosis hasn't been made yet, well except for many years ago, I had it diagnosed, but we get to do it all over again. I'm waiting for an MRI on my brain so I...

7/6/2011 3:07 PM

Multiple Sclerosis

tingling, numbess in lips, tongue

If you didn't have any tingling or numbness anywhere prior to taking these medications, I would be likely to think that could be a cause....

7/5/2011 12:24 PM

Pain under armpits

You should have that crawly feeling looked into. Mine wasn't bad the begin with, I am now in my 2nd flare up from it and it doesn't stop. Don't let that go if it continues. What doesn't seem bad...

7/5/2011 12:20 PM

Daily Headaches

My headaches come from the muscular, joint pains in my back, neck, and shoulders. I have used excedrin migrane tablets (over the counter) and had some luck. I use toradol now and that gives me almost...

7/5/2011 12:16 PM

kindly asking your help

May I ask what M.E. is?...

7/5/2011 12:14 PM

There was hope - Finally have a diagnosis!

Flexeril is fine for muscle pain, spasms, strains, and muscle knots, but your fibromyalgia should be treated with lyrica or neurontin, so if you find that flexeril isn't enough, ask your doctor about...

7/5/2011 12:10 PM

Pain behind knees

Yes I have been feeling that too lately. I think it may be muscular since I don't have any knee pain, it's just behind my knees. My feet ache too. Muscle pain is pretty nasty, it can hit you anywhere...

7/5/2011 11:04 AM

Pain and chronic fatigue, you have reason to be a couch potato. Don't call yourself useless. It is not your fault that your sick, or that your doctors haven't been able to make that better. I have...

7/5/2011 11:01 AM

Tingling, prickling, and shock sensations driving me crazy

Me too, it goes in my face, into the back of my head, my scalp, my neck, back, abdomen, arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, toes. I usually just get the spasms in my back, neck, face & jaws, sometimes...

7/5/2011 10:49 AM

Tingling, prickling, and shock sensations driving me crazy

I found out taking a long shower relieves this for a little bit. If the neuropathy is bothering you so bad, you can't stand it, try that. It only lasts for a little while, but some relief is better...

7/4/2011 9:49 PM

Tingling, prickling, and shock sensations driving me crazy

The neuropathy is everywhere from head to toe. I did go off of all my medications awhile back ago except for my sleeping pill and I had no relief. I'm just not sure I should risk the consiquences of...

7/4/2011 5:57 PM

Tingling, prickling, and shock sensations driving me crazy

I am on b12 shots and my levels are back to normal now, but still no relief. My b12 wasn't extremely low the begin with but my vitamin d level was. That hasn't reached normal levels yet but I am...

7/4/2011 1:36 PM

question about neuropathy

I was wondering what happens with neuropathy? Will it get worse, affect your ability to use your muscles or walk? What is the worst case senerio? Right now, I am having tingling, prickling, and shock...

7/4/2011 11:54 AM

Multiple Sclerosis

Tingling, prickling, and shock sensations driving me crazy

Hi everyone.. I'm new to the forum, and was wondering if anyone could help me. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 11 years ago. 6 years ago I started having neuropathy and it went away after treatment...

7/4/2011 11:50 AM