Debbie, I am experiencing the exact same thing with my physical therapist. I have tried numerous times to explain and finally gave up. If I am not up to doing my exercises I don't. I ended up with a...
If you have time to spare (8+ hours) I had a lot of luck with magnesium citrate. I took it today for the first time and have not experienced any cramping whatsoever....
I woke up this morning in horrible fibro pain. Im so angry at myself for not being more assertive with the therapist....
Well after the first session, I am not very happy. The therapist did not take into account my fibro and I really over did it. My body is throbbing right now. I need to make sure i convey better than...
I start PT today for a possible herniated disk around the sciatic nerve. (No definite diagnosis because the insurance company decided I did not need an MRI) Can anyone give me some advice about going...
Saturday night I decided to go out for a few hours. Pretty dress, did my hair, put on makeup and left wearing my ratty old flip flops....
I was not able to schedule an appointment until Monday but I am very excited. My migraines have been excrutiating the past few days due to trigger points in my neck. I spoke to the massage therapist...
Spookie Im so sorry to hear that. Good luck with the specialist...
I thought it might be fun to have a single thread where we can all post "dumb" things we have done thanks to fibro. I will start. The other night I was cleaning the bathroom with ammonia based...
O my gosh that's too funny. Im sorry but I can picture myself doing something like that....
This is a question directed to the people who also have trigger points in addition to tender points. I usually get monthly cortisone injections to help release trigger points and reduce some...
I tried taking 500mg at bedtime and did not notice anything but I do know of several others who have raved about it...
I can't honestly say I am at peace with myself yet, although I do try to remind myself each day to count my blessings, I will admit I do feel sorry for myself at times....
I was browsing the internet when I came across a blog about a 5 month old infant who has a form of muscular dystrophy and doctors said she will not live to see her second birthday. The poor child is...
My daughter got the Justin Bieber toothbrush and bedazzler set for Christmas. :o...
That's good to know. I am hoping it resolves itself on its own but anyway to hurry it along definately helps. :) I picked up a box of the heating packs and they seem to be worry well, at least I can...
I made an appointment yesterday due to having a lot of pain in the area around the sciatic nerve. I figured I probably had some inflammation around a tender point and was hoping for a trigger point...
Thank you for the suggestions. I posted about the patches coming out in generic form next month but of course that always depends on lawsuits, patient extensions etc. I did find a form which my...
I have a doctors appointment this afternoon and I plan on talking to him about getting a prescription for the lidoderm patch (we had talked about it before and I had declined a prescription due to...
I have never tried percocet (even 10mg of vicodin make me sick so I have to stick with the 5mg) but I do know people who after trying them say they will never go back to vicodin again. Good luck....
I voted narcotics (vicodin 5mg to be exact) but I found different things work depending on the amount of pain I am in. I take savella as well as several suppliments but those help control the fibro,...
I used to be on xanax for generalized anxiety and panic attacks. My psychiatrist originally started me off on a much higher dose than I needed (1mg) and I experienced the same things you were talking...
Well its almost 4am and I am laying here unable to sleep so I was doing some research on medications to help insomnia with fibromyalgia. I have tried the natural route (melatonin, and gaba) with...
It feels like its coming from my right shoulder blade close to the back bone....
Its absolutely worth it but I am the same way so I can't personally say I would be able to handle that. :)...
I am not sure how to describe this but my shoulder blade has been making a clicking sound, sometimes with extreme pain sometimes with none. Its bothering me more than usual today but because it...
Debbie, this may be out of line but this is coming from somebody who acted out at that age, flunked out of college etc. A couple things came to mind when I read your post. The first is it sounds like...
I don't have a rheumy. My pcp handles my fibro as well as pain management. (What can I say, I love one stop shopping :)...
I actually spent time in a jacuzzi yesterday. Im feeling a little better at the moment, my legs still hurt but the electric shock feeling is gone which is a huge relief. AK Angel when you say heating...
Ugh. And I apoligize, the subject line meant to say "when I try to walk" I have taken both advil and a vicodin, I tried a muscle relaxer earlier, drank a bottle of gatoraid, I've been using both heat...
I am at my wits end. For the past two days the best way I can describe the pain is like someone hooked electrodes up to my legs and turned the voltage on high. I am getting muscle spasms in my hips...
Im not familiar with cymbalta but is there a higher dosage your doctor could prescribe with the instructions take half. I am in the same situation as you and my doctor had no problem doing that for...
I can relate to the house pets too. :) I have a persian cat whose a total sweetheart but she decides she wants attention at the worst possible times. MT Lady have you tried the food bowls that...
This is my personal opinion and I am in no way affiliated with any aspect of the medical field but I think detoxes are a really bad idea. I am all for gentle exercising and eating healthy but I feel...
It has always been said women listen and men take action which I have found to be true. I also agreed with what hopegirl said about you can have the more empathetic spouse/family but they can't...
Well unfortunately there are no ordinances in my township about roosters, since its a small town (population of 500) and there is a lot of farming. I do have a cat but because we live near a major...
I honestly don't know. I live in the middle of a huge amish community (the neighbors are in fact amish) and I have noticed they don't have to follow the same ordinances as you or I....
Actually one of my insomnia problems is waking and not being about to go back to sleep, so needless to say I have said several comments along the line of eating fresh chicken this week....
So my neighbor decided to acquire a rooster. Need I say more....
Okay trying to get my thoughts straight so this isn't a bunch of rambling. I think a main part of the problem are doctors who use narcotics as a first line of treatment. I work with several people...
In all seriousness I decided to go back to school for information technology. Besides the fact I like computers, its a job where your not on your feet but still have the ability to get up and move...
I feel I would be extremely qualified as a hot tub tester. :)...
I did see a PT but lo and behold insurance only covers x amount of visits per year. I don't even have prescription coverage but since I am seeing my doctor tomorrow its worth a try. Thank you for the...
I take 8 everyday including vitamins and suppliments. The amount is normally more than 8 depending on pain killers, both prescription and advil as well as muscle relaxers....
I have really been in a lot of pain lately and my mom offered to buy me a tens unit which is something I have been considering for awhile. I went online and there are so many different brands and...
Dear fibro god, I really did not appreciate the flare you sent me into last week. My house is a mess, I have a lot of homework to do, and I can't keep taking off work. Im also not too happy my...
Im angry I can't be the mother my children deserve and they are so young the don't understand that mommy can't always play outside with them or why mommy has to lay down during the day....
Fox, have you tried finding a PCP who is familiar with fibro? They would charge a lot less than a specialist as well as possibly being able to help you with your anxiety....
I did try flexoral, however even though I would take it at night I would still wake up groggy (which is not good when you have a 2 year old whose a morning person) I switched over to soma because of...
Im not against narcotics. The vicodin was working well, I could take one and it would eliminate about 60% of the pain so I could actually be a functional person but I didn't get any of the side...