Hi, Well, when I was young (before being diagnosed with lupus, but suffering through flares of all sorts of symptoms), I always used to ask "why me". I also used to get depressed about what was...
I've been taking Lyrica for about a year now for nerve pains (some are probably related to my lumbar spine problems) and I have found that it does help me a lot. I had been without for a few days...
Hi, I've suffered muscle twitching in multiple areas and I am also currenly experiencing it down my arms during certain neck positions. From what I know, twitches can be caused by many things,...
I can't even go to sleep unless my TV is on, though I don't usually fall asleep during the day watching it. It has to be on at night and I just set my sleep timer....
Hmmm, I really have no idea about that. The only thing I REALLY know about Fibro is that you have to have a specific amount of tender points. As far as my ankle, that actually has nothing to do with...
Yep, that is what I have, though it is not very extensive...but necrosis is another word for it. And I have no clue why it happened. The only thing I know is that my ankle started suddenly hurting...
Hi, I get that happen to me many times. My lips get very dry, then crack, no matter what I put on them. Then the corners crack and bleed and yes, like you said, it's gross! They get so dry, my lips...
Oh yeahhhh! WHere I am in NJ, it is 72 degrees!! OMG, I cannot believe how gorgeous it is. Too bad I cannot stay outside too long. Wish I could just lounge outside all day! But I bet tomorrow it will...
Hi I also get foot and ankle pain, though I do know I have some conditions. I also get hip, shoulder, entire spine, and sacral pain. With my foot/ankle, I think I might have something similar to what...
I've found that most doctors seem to have no clue as to the cost of meds these days; also, many aren't even aware of side effects or if certain meds don't mix with other meds. This is why I always...
Hi, I would consult with both your pharmacist and doctor about it. The pharmacist should be an expert regarding med side effects so you might want to speak with him/her first. Then, talk to your...
Hi, Yes, I've gotten flare-ups of hives and/or angioedema many times! Sometimes I have just hives, sometimes just angioedema, sometimes both going on at the same time. My hives don't seem to target...
Hopefully the pred might help you! I really hope it does as I know how miserable it is having those headaches all the time. Sometiems in my flares I would have headaches like every day; then when i...
Thanks, TayIsa..unfortunately I really cannot have my headaches checked out now due to such tiny yearly caps on my health insurance. It's not even a comprehensive plan and would never pay for an MRI...
Yes, I get swollen eyelids a lot even before I ever took any medications. And like you, it seems to be for no good reason; I never know when it might happen. Sometimes it's mild and other times...
Hi, I have no idea if my headaches are lupus related or not, but I do get them frequently. I also get severe migraines, which have worsened over time. What I can say is...anytime I'm on any kind of...
OMG, Yes!! I get that now and then! It's the strangest feeling ever. It seems like I usualy only get it at night, though, sometimes while falling asleep or sometimes it wakes me up from sleep. I...
Hi, I've been taking Lyrica for a year now. At first, the side effects were quite noticeable, such as feeling "out of it" or out of place, very hard to describe. I wasn't really dizzy, per se, but my...
Hi, It sure seems to affect mine! I get much more achy and the stiffness gets really bad. Another strange thing I noticed lately, is everytime it snows here, I get pain behind both eyes, then...
Hi, I'm sorry the Celebrex isn't really helping your pain, but there are many other options to try. If you do try something else, always ask your doc if he/she has samples first, that way you don't...
Hi, I have some spots of scaly rashes on my legs and they've been there since like June or so. The only thing is...mine are not brown, they are RED with some scaliness on top. They don't really itch...
Actually, no, I didn't even think of reporting that MRI tech. At the time, I just wanted OUT of there....
Hi, I've been hanging in there still trying to find work. I have just one more check left myself. I've had some interviews but I'm beginning to wonder if it's my limp that's not getting me hired, you...
I know what you mean and for me, sometimes I feel it's just too exhausting to be seeing all these doctors all the time. Now I'm unemployed so I justnot see them all regularly nor can I seek treatment...
I'm truly sorry as I know exactly what you're going through. I've been through the same myself in the past. I've had such horrific sciatica that no position gave me any relief. I couldn't sit, stand,...
Oh wow, that's a real tough predicament. I've been in that same situation not only with work, but I also went to state approved training to learn new skills. At the school, it just never occured to...
Especially if you have evidence of what may be causing your pain, then it's definitely not in your head. I have heard that stress can cause pains, but the only pains stress ever caused me were...
Okay, sorry I had misunderstood something you had typed. And you are right that some with major looking problems on MRI can feel no pain and some with minor looking problems can feel a lot of pain....
Mike, have you had spine surgery before? If so, was your MRI done with contrast I hope? The contrast would be able to differentiate scar tissue build-up, which I ended up getting after surgery. It's...
I personally don't have a problem feeling claustrophic in there, but I can understand how some people do. It's a very tight space. And Yes, you do have stay very still! If you move, it blurs the...
Hmm, well you can probably call your local hospitals and ask if there is someone that can help you out regarding finding a good surgeon. You always want to ask (whether it be your pain doc, primary...
Hi, I've had something possibly similar now since this past June or so. I have this red rash that's in small blotches on the back/sides of my calves and some of it was on my thighs. It also has...
Hi, I've never had a spouse (not been married) but my last boyfriend sort of left me because of my pain. I sort of pushed him away, too, though. But he just could not understand that I could not do...
Hi, I've tried it for nerve pain, but it did not help at all. The only painkiller that helped every so slightly for my nerve pain was vicoprofen (perhaps the combo of the painkiller and ibuprofen was...
Oh, that's great! I'm glad you're feeling better now. Perhaps it was the weather causing your exacerbation. Even if it is nerve pain by the way you describe it as sharp...that, too can be exasperated...
Thank you, though I still don't know how I got through it! lol As far as surgeons, I think it's best to get a few opinions. I personally ended up going with an orthopedic surgeon, but he has a spine...
Oh yea, that would be a nice thing to have for the new year!...
You're welcome. I guess it all depends on what exactly is causing the compression. If it's just a disk, then it is possible it can be helped through physical therapy methods. Then again, it doesn't...
My arthritis is more of a deep achy feeling and sometimes with swelling. My joints also feel very stiff. When I do get sharp pains, it is usually nerve pain, though. Do you know if you have nerve...
Hi, I am sorry this is happening to you and I can relate. I have basic insurance, but it only covers up to $500/year and I met that cap in just 2 months, so they no longer paid for any of my meds...
Oh yes, I get flare-ups of worse pain all the time. Today, actually, I am feeling much worse in most of my joints. I am sure it's due to the weather, though. I do notice the weather seems to affect...
Hi, I had severe central canal stenosis in my lumbar spine and when they went in for surgery, I also had some foraminal stenosis and lateral recess stenosis. My main problem was caused by bone...
Hi, I do have to say that I think I have a pretty good PM, as well as a PA. I usually see the PA and he is the absolute best. He listens to everything I say and always asks questions about my pain...
You've got that right,...
I could no longer afford my Lyrica, nor my other meds since I've lost my job and my basic insurance yearly cap was met. So I looked into all of the prescript ion assistance programs and ended up...
OMG, my jaw was dropped as I was reading your post. I am so sorry you are suffering so much and I am in disbelief that no one is helping you. Where do you live? In the US or another country? You...
Hi, I get the same thing happen to me. Sometimes I get sudden, quick pin-prick sensations in other areas, as well...like the side of my head, my arms, legs, and my back. This sensations is definately...
Hi, I'm sorry you're suffering through all that pain, I know what it feels like. I have had something simillar happen in my neck. Sometimes I get a lot of pain in there and achiness and I've had...
Thanks, PAlady. I totally agree with you, the job market is very grim and competitive for what there is available. I am not taking it personally, as this time, since I had a course in my school on...
Hi, Last January my company was let go because they filed bankruptcy and closed the business. I searched for a few months without any luck, then someone at re-employment services brought me up to the...