Yes, for ANNBLAZE. Eyes are bad :)...
I have to ask - are you on any statins ? They are known for causing leg muscle pain....
Since I seem to be having a very long flare up I've been researching other conditions that may mimic fibro symptoms. I ran across the following website which may interest some of you and perhaps give...
My wife swears by Voltaren rub on gel. I have used it for back pain with some relief. However if I put it on every muscle that hurt I'd have to bathe in it :)...
In my internet wanderings looking for info on FM I ran across the following site which offers guides for physicians about hundreds of diseases and conditions. I found the following for FM:...
Hi Danielle, Have you tried taking an anti-allergen like benadryl before bedtime to see if relieves some of the symptoms that may be caused by allergies?? Benadryl is short lasting so if no luck with...
Browneyes1 - did you have your tests today? Please let us know what the results show....
Sometimes feels warm but that's all. I was also thinking perhaps some of the issues may be related to the migraine headaches. There is a list of symptoms here....
What medications are you on, including natural remedies? Have you researched possible side effects from these? I get the tingling a lot in different parts of my body including my scalp. It comes and...
Sorry - didn't mean to panic you :) It's just something that she be taken care of. If they told you it would clear up on it's own then perhaps it wasn't really much of an infection. As we all know...
browneyes1 - it is *very* important that you find out *asap* if you have a mastoid bone infection. It must be treated quickly or it can spread. It can be hard to treat so if you've had one before you...
My wife has always had trouble sleeping due to restless legs and feet, hot flashes and sciatic pain. Now sleeping great thanks to 300 mg gabapentin taken aroung 8 PM. Bedtime at 10:00. Sometimes...
My wife was on melatonin for sleep but as there seems to be some controversy about long term uses she now takes L-theanine with good results. 125 mg capsule about 1 hour before bedtime....
Was on 50 mg of amitriptyline but had to give it up - dry mouth, dry eyes, dry everything :) Dropped to 25 mg + .25 mg clonazepam. Works pretty well for me. Clonazepam to fall asleep and ami to stay...
25 mg amitriptyline + 0.25 clonazepam + 250 mg magnesium citrate taken about 1 1/2 hours before bedtime. Works really well for me. Even clams restless feet/legs. Tried 50 mg of amitriptyline (without...
Hi Jasmine, I get a lot of relief from tendon and ligament pain using curcumin. I first tried it about 4 years ago when I was having horrible pain in my elbows and arches. Within 3 days or so pain...
ratemds.com is a great site for finding doctors, both GP's and specialists in the US and Canada. Here are the results of a search for GP's in Coventry in RI....
The NIH has a great database of not only drugs but also supplements showing what medications they may interact with. See here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/herb_All.html#S The list for...
Hello Signature Pink Do you know which method was used to test you for Lyme disease. It appears that all the tests currently employed are known for being inaccurate. You may wish to read this:...
Booklvr - I was just reading your fist post where you said that disability will pay you for 17 weeks. Is that from the day that you stop working? I ask because 17 weeks if the number of weeks one can...
I'm located in Canada and have gone through the short term/long term and Canada Pension disability. You should double check with your short term disability provider as many of them require that...
I work more or less full time but luckily I run my business from my home. For sleep, about 1 1/2 hour before bedtime I take 1 x 25 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) and .25 mg clonazepam which generally...
There is some fairly recent information here about it's use in Europe and clinical trial results: http://pain.groupsite.com/discussion/topic/show/433506.html?page=1 Apparently it can be ordered from...
Hi Rosie, Here's a link that explains EI sickness benefits: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/types/special.shtml#much You can pick up a sickness kit at the local EI office or have one mailed out...
Sorry to hear about your pain. I went through that years ago when I had my wisdom teeth removed. If you haven't already tried it clove oil is supposed to work well for dry socket pain. There's a good...
Hi Frankey - I copied the following from another forum. Hope it helps: This is what I read about the vitamin b2 deficiency: The conversion of riboflavin into FAD and FMN is impaired by hypothyroidism...
For my cold feet I use insoles that have a layer of foil next to the foot. They are insulated to keep the cold out and the foil reflects heat back to the feet. They are quite cheap. Likely to be...
Sorry to butt in. I was just cruising the new posts and saw this discussion about ibuprofen. Although advertised as an anti-inflammatory it's really more of a pain reliever. Inflamed/injured cells...
mama6 - You have been given some very good advice by other members here and really have to follow up with doctors and tests to verify exactly what is causing all the joint pain. I just have one thing...
One question - is it your joints that hurt or the tendons and ligaments that attach muscle to bone and muscle to muscle? An anti-inflammatory should help relieve the pain if the problem within the...
My wife had always been plagued with constipation since menopause onset. She starting doing a massage technique on herself and now enjoys daily movements rather than the once every three days she...
Another good reference courtesy of the Feds :) http://medlineplus.gov/...
I ran across a web site dealing with this issue. Follows is an excerpt from that site but I have no idea how old or valid it is. For those who want more information here is the site:...
Many thanks for your input Karen. I guess not getting (more) depressed starting at 4:00 PM very day is worth the money! Russ...
Just wondering if anyone has tried the daylight lamps for SAD? It's cold dark and dreary where I am and my doctor suggested that I try one of these lamps. However, before I spend $200 or so I'd like...
Here's a good forum for statin drugs: http://www.spacedoc.net/board/ Lots of members and their experiences with all the statins. I've been on Crestor for about a year now and what I've discovered,...
I was researching massage techniques for fibro and came across the following very informative article: http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/644/Treating-Fibromyalgia This goes...
Bromelain is an extract of pineapple root. It has been shown to be effective as an anti-inflammatory and is approved in some European countries for such use. In Germany it is used to reduce...
I too have a real sweet tooth especially for chocolate and especially for chocolate covered nuts. Typically I can go though a 2 lb bag of chocolate covered peanuts every three days - if I'm good :)...
For a spell checker for Internet Explorer check out: http://www.iespell.com/ I use it all the time. You just have to select text in an IE window and right click to spell check. It's fully functional...
I have the dry mouth syndrome also. I'm always chewing gum (sugar free). My dentist recommended Biotene toothpaste to protect against bacterial caused decay and plaque. It seems to work well for me:...
Thanks for your replies. From what I've read Rozerem seems to have fewer side effects than Ambien. I seem to tolerate most drugs pretty well so will give the Rozerem a try. No matter how tired I am...
I'm thinking of trying Rozerem for sleep. The combo clonazepam and amitriptyline are just leaving me too dopey and dry in the mornings. It's bad enough having the fog and also sinus problems so that...
Helo JCgurl Every once in a while I post this link. It's the story of a woman with fibro and CFS and 100 tips she gives for dealing with fibro over the years. It's quite informative - I check it...
I actually heard mention of it on a radio talk show today so went looking for info. Studies date back to 2005-2006 so it's strange the info hasn't spread. I found D-Ribose at one of the online health...
Has anyone tried D-Ribose treatment for their fibro? I ran into this study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17109576 Looks promising....
Thanks Lucy, When the doc put you on the niacin treatment were you allowed to use the non-flush niacin? I ask because my cholesterol is also genetic so if I can't tolerate the statins I may try the...
Thanks Tootie, The CPK test will show any skeletal muscle deterioration so I'll add that to my bloodwork. I have it done every 3 months. My doctor just makes up the basic order for liver function,...
Has anyone had any experiences with statin drugs? If yes, I'm wondering how many of you had to go off them due to increased muscle pain and other symptoms. My cholesterol by itself isn't high but the...
Truro's a good spot. We used to take our dogs up to Victoria Park a lot for outings but now I can't do the walking :( Amost can't do the 1 hour drive anymore. I hate winter in NS with a passion!...