I am just in the process of changing some of my Dr's. I felt like I was not getting supported for my disability. Then my main Dr. Had me in every 2 weeks to check my blood thinners. If my count was...
I use to think I had lupus too but I have what is called melasma it's on both cheeks....
I do take remron an antidepressent for sleep. It has something in it that calms your racing thoughts. Works so well I have taken it for years. I take the melty solvable tablet because it works so...
Sherrine. I heard about that antibiotic before. I feel so much better today since I stop the drug. Still have spasms though. Trying to get a referal to a rheumy so I can look into my problem. I just...
Sherrine glad you posted this. When I was taking lots of opiates years ago I did develope the severe pain with them plus dependency. I just wish I new earlier about the pain meds. It was the best...
I know for me squatting will set me off. I try to avoid it as much as possible. I will jump up real quick as I try to kneel to pray because it will set off spasms....
Now I am upset. My blood pressure was very high in the dr's office today, 180/100. Started to think why would my bp be so high. I got home and started to have some crazy symptoms. I decided to look...
Thank you guys for responding. I went to the dr. today. My potassium and magnesium were normal. She drew lots of blood work including vitamin D since I do take high dose. She ordered an ct of the...
I was wondering if anybody had spasms that are not muscle spasms, but feel like my tendons or ligaments are being pulled like a rubber band? The only thing that stops the severe pain is a very hot...
So sorry to hear about your pain. I would see if they have a waiting list. The best thing for my pain is distractions. I am very spiritual so going to church really helps me. I have gone sick and in...
As long as you have a strong health marriage I would think it would be fine. I live in Alaska so I do know how you feel about the weather. Having lots of sunshine really helps. I just feel so good...
I really wouldn't waist your money on a nerve conduction test. I rarely have seen dr's do too much with the results. Mostly use medication to relieve it which you could try instead of the test. If I...
Debbie, I would be looking for a pain managenent service. Tramadol can cause seizures with antidepressents. I had a grandmal seizure while on tramadol and antidepressent. They made me see a neuro Dr....
I do this on a daily basis. It can be so frustrating when you can't think of your good friends name. I think people that I am close to know me now....
I am so sorry to hear about your husband wanting out of the marriage. I think I would have to ask him about the vows that were said at the time of the wedding. For better or worse. Seems nobody wants...
I am not sure if you ever had back problems. My legs would hurt with cramps and spasms. Found out it was from my back. Got a back block done and it settled the leg cramps. It could be many things...
I was wondering if your on a statin drug do you need to take coQ10. I am on one having no side effects that I know....
I am not sure how long you been on the patch, but sometimes on new dosages and drugs it takes a few days to get use to it. Then your body will get use to it. This is why they don't recommend you...
I put off my sleep study for years. Then I finally did one. I am so thankful for my cpap machine now. My oxygen was only 80 percent and I stop 17 times and hr. so it really does make a difference if...
Welcome to the forum! I am glad you found us. This forum can help you in so many ways. It's a great tool for support and info. I learned how to managed my fibro from this forum. You will learn more...
Ar girl- I have vertigo and it can be terrible at times. I went to my main Dr. And she ordered me Flonase nasal spray. It's a steriod that help open my euctachian tubes. You spray it in your nose and...
You can find them at used books stores too. I found out there are so many better books then that one. Mary copeland has some great ones. She suffers from fibro and depression. She is a known speaker...
I thank you for helping me. Your attitude and suppport has given me hope in my life. Great testimony!...
Welcome cherry to the forum. If you are able to go see a Dr. I still would recommend to go and make sure they review all things. A rheumatologist will look at so much more then fibro. Fibro has...
Welcome lilnutt! Glad you found this forum. You don't have to feel lonely again because this is a great place to receive support. I use to feel the same way as you described. This forum has really...
Faith- my heart goes out to you because I have been down your road before. I would try the savella plus do therapy work. I never tried savella but I have done therapy work. I found out when I have...
I know your in pain, but be careful with pain meds because they can increase your depression. This happen to me and my Dr's never let me know until I became suicidal. So I backed off them and...
I might want to look into that myself. I will have to look this up....
I get very stiff when getting up after sitting for long time. People around me see that and usually make a comment. People are always asking me how I feel today because they remember my old days...
Makeup mama - as a retired nurse I remember those EKG done in Dr's offices that are not done in cardio offices. They are usually not right because the equipment is not the best or they just don't do...
Firefly- I truly believe your going through those symptoms. Many years ago I went through symptoms that would think I had lupus or another auto immune issue. My joints would swell to the point I...
Welcome to the forum. I am so glad you found us! Visiting the forum frequently will help you in so many ways. I love the support but most of all I learned how to manage my fibro better. I feel Dr's...
That is what I am concerned about if I went back to work. The fatigue that plaques you after work then your in bed the rest of the night or weekend. It was no life when that was happening to me. I...
Hope your appointmnt goes well. Don't forget to right your questions plus maybe have another person there to help you understand if you feel comfortable doing that. I know I have some memory so my...
Happy Happy Birthday! May your day be blessed!!! I guess I will tell my age since others are. I just turned 51! Just think your considered young 60 these days....
Sam welcome! How did your appointment go with your Dr.? I hope it went well and they were able to help you in some way. Please let us know how we can help you. This is a great forum to be on. Hope to...
I went through a bad time with it just recently. My GP Dr. Figured it out on the treatment for me. She gave me Flonase nasal spray which open my euctachian tubes. Then I felt like I had some pressure...
Faith- I am not sure if you have trouble with muscle spasms or get hurting when cold. It doesn't matter if it's 90 or 30 degrees I take my heating pad. Heat helps relax my muscles. I can't take my...
I think sometimes people don't realize that fibro can cause a huge list of symptoms. Your mother might not really understand the degree that fibro causes. She might be concerned that you have...
Just add it to your long list of fibro symptoms! Lol Dry eyes are common in fibromites. My eye Dr. Checked me for dry eyes. They put a paper substance on your eyes and it shows how much moisture you...
Firefly- did your rheumy test you for arthritis or raynauds? Your symptoms sound miserable. I wish I could help you on the Mj question. Alaska just voted to legalized MJ like Colorado. So it won't be...
Mattie- I am not sure about the lyrica, but I take a med that causes increased appetite. So I have learned to take it right before I lay my head down. That has helped a lot. Then if I do wake up...
Mishell. Hopefully you will feel better soon. I have lots of good days at times. You will have some too. I think I have learned to accept this fibro and I have learned to work around my disability....
I am not starting the New Year very well! I have already been to a few Dr's and more to come. I wanted to just be healthy and not have to focus on my poor health. I first started losing lost of hair...
I was just going to asked new neurologist the same question about poor memory and fibro fog. Mine is bad and yes it gets embarrassing at times. There are many days if I wonder if I have signs of...
I have been there to many times too! We never learn what moderation means. Lol sometimes you just want to forget you have a disability and be normal. Then you do things like you described and your...
Welcome Stacy! I hope you enjoy the forum. You can learn so much here and get great support too....
Nooneknows- the cpap has helped so much. I had improved my fatigue, thinking better and depression is better. I am not sure if you had your thyroid checked lately. I was having trouble with lots of...
Karen, I didn't realized you were on naltrexone. How are you liking it? I take buprenorphine by itself. It was cheaper and I didn't need the other drug that goes with it....
I take buprenorphine which is similar to naltrexone. I believe buprenorphine is stronger. I have been on it over 5 years. It has worked very well for me. I would never go back to heavy narcotics. I...