The size is 12mm now and was 4mm in 2012. I have never had a stone before. Thank you for the very informative responses. I will look into all of the above before making any decisions. God Bless....
Hi. I was wondering if anyone ever had a kidney stone removal called "ESWL"? It is an electric shock wave non-invasive procedure to remove a stone that is too big to pass on its own. I have two...
Hi. I promised I would get back to some of you about my progress with Savella. I can honestly say that I have been feeling much better and it has been about 3 weeks. I switched up my meds in that I...
Thank you Sherrine. What an inspiring piece of writing giving hope to most of us who are struggling to deal with this. - God Bless You...
Please don't beat yourself up about this and if you do, then use a feather! I can totally relate to the crying easily situation. I had a meltdown at work last week and I was so embarrassed but we...
I don't know what Inositol and Gaba is?...
I hear you. I have read that many times the medication works for a while and then stops. I hope this is not the case. I will be sure to let you know on this forum. In any event, I am going to try and...
Tris: My story is a lot like yours. I read and I cannot believe how many of us are out there when I felt so all alone before I found this forum. But I will tell you that I started a new medication...
I have tried Cymbalta and did not like it. I did not feel right and it really didn't take away the pain/discomfort, as a matter of fact I felt that it made my knees feel worse. I did not get a bad...
Thank you. I will update as I increase my dose. I just feel it's worth telling because I have been so ill for so long and nothing really has helped! Praying it continues and for all of us to find...
Hi. I promised I would give an update on my switch to Savella. Last Friday, one week exactly, I had a complete meltdown. Left work early, crying, pain, etc. My anxiety was through the roof. My doctor...
Very powerful. I love it - thank you!...
Hello Everyone. Well, today wasn't much better. I literally stayed in bed all day and either slept or cried didn't even watch t.v. The depression just overwhelmed me. But the good news is that I just...
So today I have a constant deep deep ache in the back of my spine and at the top of my neck going into my head like someone is drilling my spine into my skull. Anyway, my anxiety/depression was at...
Thank you everyone. I really look forward to and could use the support. I got up to make tea this morning and go to work but felt too weak so I decided to take another sick day. I wish I were in a...
Do you take a sleep aid? I know the feeling. Usually after a night like you had I sleep better the next night. I hope you are sleeping now and feel better when you wake up....
I stayed home from work today. I believe I am sick with either a cold, flu or beginning of sinus infection as I am coughing and feel weak as well and know the beginning signs of a sinus infection....
Hi everyone. I spoke to my doctor and she told me that there was a new medication out that she was going to call me tomorrow with it. I will let you know which way we decide to go. Twiggy: I have the...
Thank you for the book information Sherrine. I will be sure to look into it. I am going to ask my doctor about Cymbalta and get her thoughts. I remember her suggesting it once but that was when I was...
Thanks Sherrine - I guess maybe it's worth a try. Also, can you please tell me where I can find out how to release trigger points in my hips? I know you said you have a book....
Has anyone had any success or relief with Cymbalta?...
LJ: Thank you. Sometimes just hearing that helps so much. And yes, he is going to do that, he knows if I were alone I probably would never eat (well maybe ice cream). He's a gem and I'm very lucky. I...
Hi. Today is a bad one for me and I just need to type this to get my feelings out but would love any advice to turn my head around and get me in a more positive frame of mind. In other words, I need...
I am so happy to hear about this drug. I have been trying to stop using Ambien for a few years. I have gotten so far as 2 weeks and then I am in so much pain that I need it to get to sleep because I...
Thank you for all the kind words and suggestions. I am going to look into that book as well Karen. It has been so helpful to have this forum to come to. I don't feel so all alone in my constant chaos...
I am so overwhelmed by these reponses I can't help but cry. I just called my general practitioner today who is lovely and who originally suspected I had fibro. She gave me the name of someone in my...
Hi all. Does anyone recommend seeing a therapist to help manage daily fibro experiences? I had a really tough day today and I notice this happens a bit. It's not so much "pain" but more an all over...
Thank you everyone for your responses. I want to write more but I am having a day where I cannot focus and keep getting chills. I'll write soon. :)...
Thank you Sherrine. I have it printed it out and will bring it to work tomorrow. Stacey, I hear you. My cervical spine is starting to get arthritis too. I suspect if I take another MRI since last...
I cannot believe you asked this. I was just wondering the same thing. My husband knows just by looking at me how I am feeling. But the dark circles under my eyes are so bad for me. I have tried every...
I am curiious about the gabapentin and the swelling. I have noticed that the area around and under my knees seem puffy and was wondering if it was the fibro or something else? After reading...
Does anyone work a full time job at a desk? I work 9-5:30 Mon-Fri in an office and I am finding it very difficult as the day wears on. My back and neck pain increases to a point where I will take a...
Thank you everyone and yes I am considering asking my dr for a script for another MRI of full spine not just cervical. And I do believe that a recent shoulder surgery (probably unnecessary) triggered...
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Thanks Sherrine and Jenni. I will absolutely remember these helpful hints. The elecrolytes sound like a great idea. And Sherrine, the thought of walking on sand tonight is horrifying to me. I am so...
Hi. I have also had a hard time adjusting to certain meds. I was taking Cymbalta 30 mg, then 60 mg and decided to stop it. Honestly, I did not feel much better and wanted to try without it. To many...
Hi - well just to follow up. My back is not as painful as last night so maybe the massage did help. I just think you have to be prepared to hurt a bit after a massage and how many of us need extra...
Thank you. Yes I do use a heat wrap around my neck and it helps immensely. I agree, I need to give it more time and also I need to rest more. My personality is such that I cannot rest if things are...
Hi. As I am fairly new I would like to understand what a flare is as I do have pain every day but some days i feel worse than others. Does a flare mean I cannot function at all? What I have noticed...
Hi Sherrine. Thank you for your suggestions. Funny, I purposely got an aisle seat thinking I may need to stand up and stretch plus I get the bonus of being claustrophobic so the aisle seat helps!...
Thank you both for your helpful suggestions. I will be back mid-February and will let you know how it worked out. I'm hoping I have all good news!...
Thank you so much for the helpful hints Loring. I have never traveled since my diagnosis so I appreciate the hints. I am going to use your clear plastic bag suggestion. I know what you mean about the...
Hi. I am travelling to Mexico mid-February and am very anxious about the plane and also how I will feel once there. In the past year I have come a long way with medication, vitamins and exercising....
Hi - yes I have had the exact pain. You are not alone. It comes and goes. I have to sit or drive in the car with one butt cheek tilted and higher than the other to relieve the pain. I am also on...
Hi. To start on a positive note, I am very proud of the fact that I have not taken Ambien or a sleeping aid for about 3 weeks now. My body is getting the REM sleep it needs and my muscles along with...
I agree about the side effects. I was taking amitriptyline for a while and and I gained a lot of weight. I stopped taking it (not because of the weight) and slowly the weight came off. Prednisone for...
Happy Thanksgiving to all. I also am thankful for the caring, understanding people and wealth of information I have received from this forum. Today I had a good day. Not without discomfort but I...
Thank you for your advice Luvzminis. I cannot tell you how much it helps to know that you are out there understanding, helping and lending heartfelt suggestions and advice. I hope to one day be able...
Hi. I was wondering if the deep dark under eye circles that make me self conscious are a part of fibro or if that is from my lifelong sinus issues? Or maybe the sinus issues for years and years were...
Do you mind my asking what is the name of the pain medication you take and does it help? I, too, have a full time desk job and I find it's getting harder and harder to get through the day. I really...