Namian- acupuncturist- ? might have to look into that, but I don't think we have one around my area. I have tried chiro's several times and I can't handle them. It hurts too much. I did have another...
I agree that the headaches are probably from the muscle tension. I'm on baclofin, ambien, mirapex (for rls) and hydrocodone. Yet I still only got about 3 hours sleep on Thursday night. I get a...
Neurologist nurse called on a Monday morning - brain MRI- normal, lumbar- scoliosis, (I knew that already) and lab normal. So I asked her what was next. She didn't know! She had to check the notes...
thanks- I do wear jeans (cotton) most days, and always rubber soled shoes, desk is wood, and I keep an open container of water by me. It only happens at work!...
I just read the post on electricity from almost medfree and it made me think - I work at an office, the filing cabinets are right behind me, where I can touch them from my desk, but I do have to get...
I have blood work and head and lumbar mri's scheduled for Wednesday. I flunked walking heel to toe and my left side is definitely weaker and doesn't feel as much...
and yes, I am very agitated with my muscles being so tense and tight- (sorry) and crabby. I have never been this way with my fibro - at least not like this. I told my dr (jokingly)that if she needed...
But my question is for those that have BOTH- if you can tell. I know the differences - I have fibro so yes it moves around, but then again it can be localized to one side with the weakness and...
Thanks everyone, my daughter has MS, so it isn't a scary thing, and so does my sister-in-law and 1st cousin. But I know each one has different symptoms and types. Most of our symptoms with fibro can...
who here has both fibro and MS? How can you tell the difference. I am being sent Monday to a Neurologist. I definitely have fibro so it is not a misdiagnosis. I have alot of back pain, cramps in...
I am, but I would doubt it has anything to do with it...
I take mucinex DM, that is what my dr told me to use with all my meds I'm on. and yes, I have one heck of a cold right now. I will use nightquil at night sometimes, but so far I haven't had to with...
the last several days my whole body has been tense, where i clench my teeth together, and clench my hands into fists, my shoulders and back are killing me with the tension. Now I have the body...
my doctor switched me to savella, I had been on cymbalta. after switching I lost 20lbs - yay! still need to lose more, but heh, I see possibilities now...
ok, I replied this morning, where did it go? anyway... thanks everyone.... it was a painful day at the office. And yes, it probably is my sciatic nerve. I sit on the floor several times a day since I...
I was sitting on the floor packing up an x-box that is never used and is going to be donated to another family. I must have reached differently and pulled my muscle in my behind. talk about a pain in...
are you taking malic acid and magnesium? They seem to work the best. What about diet? all of these help...
willow bark, basil, peppermint, marjoram, are good too. I think the malic acid/magnesium helps the most. along with diet. the other stuff helps. cherry extract and there are a lot of good foods that...
although you can hear the pain loud and clear, you can also hear the strentgh and desire you have to not let fibro beat you, that you have hope. very well written. sorry you are in so much pain hope...
oh yes. Warm baths help. But I add some bath salts to my bath like lavender. I am also on muscle relaxer, which doesn't always help....
I'm sorry you are having so much pain and the doctors aren't very understanding. Did you read Fibro 101 at the top of the list. It really helps to understand what fibro is and isn't. Keep a diary of...
I'm so sorry. Prayers, hugs and love being sent. I foster orphan kittens and it is so hard to lose them even if I have only had them for a couple days. So far this has been a good year and I haven't...
Hi spoolbus, and welcome- sorry you are in sooo much pain. Read the thread Fibro 101, it has alot of useful information and can help with where to start. Some people here use the drugs, others don't,...
thanks- I just have to laugh at it. and to be honest, I had two very big days on Friday and Saturday- I work 8-5 as an insurance agent, so worked Frday, then went to take pictures from 6:00 to 8:00...
today (again) I forgot to turn the stove off after making breakfast. didn't even notice the smoke....and it was terrible! my son informed me. then when taking cat pictures for the local animal...
I know I will be in the minority here, I love my shape ups. I know not everyone can wear them, but I wouldn't be without mine. I loved going barefoot, but now have a hard time due to the pain I have...
thanks everyone- I do get a massage every week, and she does a great job with the trigger points in my neck, shoulders, etc. and I take extra calcium, malic acid, etc... which is how I have been...
usually it is a vicious cycle, pain-you tense up= you tense up= pain, round and round we go. but my pain level is very very low right now, overall. of course I am stiff and hurt when I first get up...
My muscles are very tense and tight where they won't relax, I find myself clenching my teeth and hands although I'm not in pain. I am on a muscle relaxer, but it isn't working at the moment. It...
sorry almost medfree, I haven't. I know my sister-in-law works with autisic children and uses the oils to calm them just by diffusing or having them smell the bottle....
I use young living essential oils, there are some great sites that give the uses for each oil, I also use blends from them for alot of things. I diffuse oils too, especially when I am getting a cold....
peppermint is one I use all the time, I put a couple drops in my water to help sooth any tummy problems, I put a drop on my temples and back of neck if I have a headache, and yes it helps with all...
Evening Primrose Oil has been called the most sensational preventive discovery since vitamin C. It contains the pain relieving compound phenylalanine and is increasingly being used to treat chronic...
Thanks everyone, I had to call my primary today to give her update on my ulcer, hmm, that was at 9:30 a.m, of course I had to leave a message for her to call me. 3:30 p.m and no call, so I called...
Had my rheumatologist visit today, I go every 4 months. I drive an hour to see her, which I don't mind. But she told me today that she thinks my primary doctor can take over that she doesn't need to...
Hi Greg, Everyone is different, I can't handle the adjustments, but others can. I get a massage every week, others can't handle that. Diet is very important, gentle stretching or walking in a pool....
I agree, and at a cost of $500, I can't afford to just throw the money away , however, since it is a good friend who uses it.........
take away the pain! helps with restless legs too. tendonities, chronic pain, etc......
has anyone tried it? does it work? I have a friend that has one- lives in several states away, she does not have fibro, but other issues, and she says it works. I'm still skeptical about it for...
Nana, my daughter has MS, although she is one of the few that don't have the lesions, so she can't get on any meds for it. She has had it for 7 years. This winter she developed optic neuritis, and...
I am sure you are right, I am over doing it. Lots of stress. I just finished crocheting a baby blanket for my soon to be grandson, and I have to put together a "talk" for a ladies evening in a couple...
I have 0 motivation, yes I work full time, volunteer and am gone several evenings a week. I just don't want to even think about going to the store to buy groceries or anything else. When I am home, I...
I had mono when I turned 41. (10 years ago) you kind of think once you are past 30 that you lucked out and wouldn't get it. Better late than never does not apply in this case....
I think it can be very beneficial, but listen to your body. I get sick if I don't have protein- in the form of real meat- beef. But to cut out all the sugars and flours and processed food is good....
Have you read the fibro101 thread with all the different symptoms that fibro can have? it is a good place to start. Sorry you have so much pain. It isn't any fun to deal with. We are all a little...
since I have a daughter and a sister-in-law both with MS, and a first cousin with MS, all who use canes, have problems walking, etc.... I feel very blessed to "look" somewhat normal. I know they hate...
Jaden- thanks for the link, might try it, but I did an intolerance test so know some of the foods I can eat, but that doesn't mean it doesn't cause inflammation (like sugar) but I can tell a big...
I use alot of oils - cloves help with inflammation and pain, peppermint helps with pain (headache) sandalwood helps you sleep (so does breathing in cloves) I just made it thru the winter without...
allergies and dry skin. at least that is what my doctor said. a combination of allergies where I then break out in a rash, a very itchy itchy rash....