Thank you so much Don. It's certainly been an experience. I knew something was wrong, but didn't know what. I just kept going to doctor after doctor, all kinds of tests, upper and lower GI scopy's,...
Neenaa, thank you so much for the reply! Yes, sometimes I feel like I am going crazy, but I also think I'm in a bit of denial. The tests results all point to it, but I still don't seem to accept it,...
Hi Vikasrim, Hopefully your doctor can discuss more information on your for your personal situation or tell you how advanced your cervical spondylosis is. If you check out this web site from the Mayo...
I had posted before about my Fibromyalgia, however, my blood test came back in May this year with high strong positives. RF: 17 IU/mL (they said high, not sure tho with this number) SED Rate: 53 mm/h...
I understand about the dx of fibro...I've seen a few raised eyebrows. They can't possibly understand so I don't give it a second thought. I was starting to think it could be in my head because I hear...
Please forgive that butchering of the English language...my mind knows what it wants to say but my finger's aren't cooperating! Have a good night. Dixie...
Hi Sunny Cat, I completely understand and sorry you're going through this hell as well. The first month I was on the Savella, I felt a little bit clearer in mind and felt as if I had a bit more...
Hi SunnyCat, I can only relate my experience with Savella. I had been on it for three months. I am now in the mist of weaning off it. While it does help with pain (20% for me), I could no longer deal...
I said I'd follow up so here goes...not too thrilled about it at all. I finally got my appointment to the pain management doctor, he continued my medicines, he also looked over my ANA and RF results...
Thanks Sherrine....
Thank you Sherrine and Karen. I am waiting on an appt but I think I should be monitored too. Appreciate the link. It could be too much seratonin but whatever it is, it stinks. I'll let you know what...
Hi Almost Medfree, Yes, I am eating well and watching what I eat. I've also been pushing through the exercises which makes me feel like someone beat the crap out of me half a day to a day later....
Thanks for your reply. I am going to call the doctor first thing in the morning. I am just miserable. I just wasn't sure if that might be a side effect of the medication or just all the pain day to...
Hello to all, I was diagnosed with Fibro in January, for reference, I was first on Desipramine, didn't work, then Savella (50/50 AM/PM). I have been taking the Savella, no change except for a clearer...
Thank you Deepwell, yes, the article was over my head so I didn't read all of it. But that's fine, I appreciate you trying to give me insight. :) Before this new doctor with the Fibro diagnosis I...
Deepwell, THANK YOU so much for this information. I will read all of it and tomorrow start trying to find another doctor. I had sent a fax along with my full history to the doctor I see now (couldn't...
Thanks for the input. That's where I sit there's so much pain (all over), and I'm so tired. I can be working and just get so tired I have to stop right then and go lay down. It just overcomes me like...
Thank you both. Have a great weekend. :)...
Hi Sherrine, Thanks, perhaps I should look for a Rheumy/Internist doctor. As I said, I was sent to this doctor for pain management, he is a Physiatrists, so maybe he is a Rheumy? I have no ideal, I...
I will try that. Thank you again, Dixie P.S. Love your sig about the glass. :D...
Hi and thank you for the responses. @ Angelic_Victory OA was diagnosed in 1999 when I had right knee surgery. It was at that time the doctor I had told me in around 10 years I’d be in a wheel chair....
Hello all, I am rather newly diagnosed with Fibro. My health had been declining for several years now with unexplained health issues that could not be found on tests. I've had Osteo (OA) for 14 years...