Hello Lovelylady and welcome to the group! My experience here has been great and I've learned a lot. Kel...
I also was tested for lymes and it was negative. I have read that the tests aren't 100% but it's all we got. I'm not sure which test I took either. Kel...
That is funny! I've done a few things like that myself. Kel...
Thanks Sherrine. SP, I've made my email address visible to the public so look at my profile and you will be able to see it. Thanks, Kelvin...
Hello SP, I'm not sure how to send an IM here. I've been looking for it and can't find it anywhere. :-) Can you IM me and I'll answer you back? Thanks, Kelvin...
Hello purple_lynx7, You're situation isn't exactly the same but very similar and i appreciate that you posted. It's frustrating to be bounced around without any real answers. I guess all I reall want...
Hello SignaturePink, If you want someone to vent by email or something, I can do that. Let me know. Thanks, Kelvin...
Thanks Ia Lady, I hope everything goes good for you! Please keep me posted on how it goes...it looks like you'll be ahead of me. I'm still waiting to hear about the MRI. Thanks again, Kelvin...
After suffering from increasing pain in my lower back for a long time I decided to have it checked. I went to an ortho doctor who tested me out and looked at some XRays. The doc decided that I needed...
Hello All, Just a little venting. I've been having pain in my hips for many years now and went in for a cortozone shot on Thursday. When I got there, I was made to wait for over an hour before I saw...
Hello jeanneac, I live in MN and have noticed that when the weather gets humid and or we have low pressure I feel much worse. It's not the only cause of pain, of course, but it certainly has a...
Hello Jenni, I haven't changed meds recently but have been under more pressure, both physically and mentally. My wife had a knee replacement 3 weeks ago so I've been running the household alone....
Thanks for the replys. The are alarming, thats for sure. Yesterday was the first day in a couple of weeks that I didn't have at least one. Kelvin...
Hello all, Does anyone get head rushes from time to time? I sometimes get head rushes where it feels almost like an electric shock through my brain. For a short period of time, I am very cofused,...
Hello JasFlower, I'm starting treatmeant for it this Friday with PT. Next Thrus I go in for cortisone shots. I hope that you find something to help relieve the pain. Kelvin...
I agree also. Thanks for doing a great job!...
Hello Kathy, I have been tested for Lyme but as you pointed out, it's hard to get a reliable diagnosis. The test did come back negative, for whats it's worth. :-) I do appreciate the suggestion....
Hello CathyA, It's a rainy/gloomy day up here in norhern MN also and I'm flaring. The weather certainly does affect me. I hope things clear up soon down there and that you get some relief! Kelvin...
Hello Cathy, I started having pain years ago that just seemed to get worse and worse. I just wondered if these pains were normal for a man moving into his 50's? So I just tended to let the pains go...
Good Morning almost medfree, I had a little less than 4 hours of restless sleep last night. I think it's mainly from overactivity and stress. I think we all have to remember to try to not overdo it....
Good Morning nightngal A referral was enough. They do require that a series of tests be done before you go there. (mostly blood tests) I'm not sure on the scheduling. I'm on a "wait until the call...
Hello Nightngale, My doctor diagnosed me with Fibromylgia to get me in. It is an all day program, but outpatient. Insurance will pay for some of it. I know you do need a referral to get in. I hope...
I'm waiting to hear back from the Mayo Clinic now. My pcp set me up for the two day program. Its taking forever to get in. I'll post about my experience when I finally get in, hopefully soon. Kelvin...
I'm still trying to get through the acceptance stage, if that makes any sense. I keep thinking I can do what I always could...and I get more and more sore, less and less sleep, etc. And yet, I look...
Thanks for finding it Sherrine! And thanks to everyone else for the response. My mind is back in place...funny thing is I really don't feel all that much more aware of things. Couchtater, I hope your...
I've been very busy lately with work and taking care of my wife after a knee replacement. Between the pain and the chaos I'm starting to fall into the fog. Two days ago I forgot to put my shoes on so...
Hello, I do get shaky feeling when in the middle of a bad flare and weak also. I hope that you are feeling better soon. Kelvin...
I agree with the greiving process. I was diagnosed just a short time ago and I am angry about it and having trouble accepting it. I know that I have to make changes but I'm fighting them..and paying...
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I work at a desk job but am able to get up and move around a lot during the day. I'll be heading back to the hospital for the next few days for chunks of time,...
Hello, My wife had a knee replacement yesterday which caused me to be pretty idle for about 13 hours. I was walking so bad by the end of the day that I thought they may invite me to stay for a few...
Good Morning and good luck with the new job! Kelvin...
Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm doing a little better today. Kelvin...
Bad day today. I am having pain in both legs, headache, neck pain, lower back and hips...pretty much everywhere. Just venting a little...we gotta keep on keeping on. Kelvin...
I still work full time as a computer worker. Mostly sitting at a desk so I have to get up and move around often to, hopefully, keep the pain level down....
Thanks again to everyone, I do apprecaite the support and hope to help others out also. Kelvin...
Hello Ljm, Thanks for the welcome. RFA (radio frequency ablation) is a procedure where they burn some nerves to reduce pain. In my case they burned some near the center of my spine. It's been about 6...
Thank you everyone for you warm welcome! A little background: 1. Man in my mid fifties from MN. 2. Various back and hip work/tests done including an RFA and some shots 3. Heading to the Mayo Clinc...
Hello All, I was dx'd with fibro about 6 weeks ago after a few years of pain and tests. I've been coming out and checking out this forum for the last few months and thought I'd join in and hopefully...