Ditto. Hate Dr visits during that time. I seem to remember days when I could think clearly, I forget when :). Wait, what were we talking about? Seriously, it far exceeds Mommy brain...
I have been using that to loosen. My husband is good about helping me too, but lately it has been next to impossible to get them to release - even my physical therapist has trouble. It's weird....
My legs don't actually move, but the muscles clench and pull. It occurs mostly at night and the only things that seem to help are heat, localized massage and cranial sacral massage therapy which I...
I just finished reading through this thread. I thought I kept things prepared, but, I have to say Jazzer, it sounds like you have me beat. I am 52 and live in constant fear of this kind of thing. It...
Jrbear, I know this thread is a bit old, but I saw your post and wanted to respond in case you hadn't found your information. I put together a list of things to do a while ago and will post below. I...
I am one of the weird ones that can generally handle deep muscle massage. My massage thereapist also does medical related procedures and has gone out of her way to be 'up' on what relates to what I...
I am having the aame issue right now. Sugars are good, but I have different times of day spread out at different times that I just cant see well. I have bifocals in my contacts and am also wearing...
Heat or EMS works for me. I take Tramadol ro reduce the overall pain and apply heat to the areas that still hurt. On days heat irritates me or isnt enough, I use the EMS. I like the EMS Better than...
I understand how you feel. I am finally starting to improve after months of something similar. I put myself and didn't take it through my health insurance. I needed the time to be able to function. I...
Let me know how it goes. I am definitely waiting. I liked the new doc but didn't feel clear about why she upped the Cymbalta if I was already doing better. She did finally explain why they were...
I had mine increased to 60 as well. I asked to wait til Friday since i dont like making changes to the big ones during the wee. I chaned a week or two ago and ended up with some dizzy spells. They...
I have been told by multiple docs that it is a bad year for allergies. But I agree, LJM, the pressure is what is killing me. I got better in some things when it started to rain, but need that...
I am running into a little different issue. From a sexual aspect, I am actually more sensitive. It is a good news/ bad news. Sometimes I am so sensitive that the wrong touch can kill the mood for me...
Welcome Charlie. Everyone else here has given all the good advice. :). I just wanted to say welcome....
Tammy, I just started it as well on 6/22. Glad to hear it is helping. I also am finding it to be of huge help. I was very reluctant, but the combination of that and Lyrica seems to be making a huge...
Bethmom, Whatever else happens and no matter what you do have, I think all of us have been there. It is hard to believe in yourself and to keep trying with doctor after doctor when you are feeling...
I am sorry to hear what you went through Manda. I think some people should not be doctors. Or there should be a place to go for normal people with chronic conditions. My Rheumy also apparently does...
Sorry to hear about the flare. I hate that first day or two. I just got over a long one a short while ago and that first part was brutal. I hope it is better tody. Welcome Major!...
I am having a hard time categorizing this lately. I was taught from the time I was a small child that I was oversensitive because I felt painwhere others didnt and I learned what was acceptable to...
I have the same experience. My physical therapist is really smart. He can tell what is happening and knows what to do or not do. No one else seems to think anything of the whack-a-mole lumps on my...
Did you change meds recently? Or get less sleep? I am working on a theory that one or both of those items are contributors....
My insurance suggested potentially sending me to Cleveland clinic for their pain management group. I am looking frward to seeing a place where the docs work together and collaborate Just womdering...
I am getting something similar. Havent figured out the reason, though....
That pretty much says it. I'll just add the fact that one day my arms are sore and burn a bit. Next day they are so tired and heavy that I can't lift them or steer a car ..... gotta love Fibro .......
Thanks for replying. I have been working with the portal app most docs have and trying to download my notes that way. My primary is with a medical group. Unfortunately their specialists are generally...
Last year on November 12, I was diagnosed with Fibro. I had been with the same neurologist for several years and they had diagnosed me with CRPS. The CRPS was under control and the Rheumatologist...
I just went to visit my new neurologist today and you describe it very well. The pain chart they use doesn't cover everything. I am the person who will drag myself to work if I crawl. That doesn't...
Sorry I didn't post earlier. Having one of those weeks where the mechanics of posting sometimes feels so complicated (LOL). Before I ever thought much about the CRPS and Fibro issue, I had started to...
My physical therapist told me that people with fibromyalgia cannot handle the burning feeling from exercise - our systems do not handle the lactic acid properly. When I work with him, he makes me...
Bunny - I really understand what you are going through. I'm having an issue lately with friends who leave me feeling like I just don't fit in because I can't .... (fill in the blank). I have been...
Ditto to everything Loring said....
tammy, This may or may not help ..... I discovered that sometimes, if my husband will work with me, he can relax me somewhat during a flair and it really helps. I am EXTREMELY sensitive. However, he...
I'm happy you are seeing a PT. They are so helpful now. Way better than the first time I went. They have a lot more tools at their disposal. Myself09 was right. If you can, move a bit and stretch...
Sorry to hear what happened. I cut my baby finger badly several years ago (got to see my bone - yuck). I had the same worry. I did get feeling back eventually. It took a few years before it was back...
You might have accidentally bumped ignore onher. You can fix it in your profile....
I am over 50. I have Fibro and have been suspecting I had it for longer than I realized. When I was younger I was a bit flighty and had trouble remembering things. As I got older, I developed tools...
You are definitely not alone in this. I've seen it referred to as Princess and the Pea syndrome. We are more sensitive to everything about our sleeping arrangements than other people. It took me...
Lucinda listed a good set of things to keep in your journal. Start off by just writing any time you feel pain. Add foods you ate and also when you felt good. Mention weather patterns too. Ifyou just...
I see a PT doctor who charges a little less because I don't use health insurance. some are willing to do that because the paperwork they have to do is fairly intensive. I am swapping everything...
I would really like to hear about that. I was looking at the Cleveland Clinic one as it is closer to home for me. I would love to know if you find it helpful....
I find that I often don't even realize that I was stressed until I realize the inside of my lower lip was sore. I tend to bite it when I'm stressed - even while sleeping, but don't realize it. I'm...
Same to you. I am experiencing the same in Buffalo. Not liking the flare coming in from the storm. About the time the barometer changed, I began to drop thoughts and get a bit woozy and the pain...
That was great. First chuckle all day. I need to figure out where Sherrine's Starbucks is since my mind is no where near my cup of caffeine....
Grammie Please realize the superregional friend was from 2008. I just thought I would mention that my daughter takes Valarian Root and melatonin. The melatonin helps you get to sleep in the Valerian...
I don't know how helpful this is, but when I was in the Air Force, a friend of mine who worked in the Intel group was infamous for having a personal magnetic field. She did not have fibromyalgia, or...
I was sent to a new doctor this week and this seems to be the place to bring it up. He is an odd misx of specialties. According to his wall, he is a DO, a psychiatrist and an MBA. Cant figure how...
I use the same heating pad as Cherry. I agree that it is my favorite. I have become a big fan of microplush. It never feels rough on my skin. Sometimes, fleece does (yeah, I know, makes no sense). I...
I am having pain in the same area. Been doing stretches, but no luck. Have to hit the trigger poimts... Thanks for the reminder...
I have the same. Ia m able to temper it a bit with myofascial release most tomes. Not perfect, bit it takes the edge off....