So, I have been seeing the same doctor for years. I have all the symptoms of Fibro. I'm a good, honest patient. My doctor is part of some pain management counsel. 2 months ago they started this new...
I agree with Patsie. I have searched high and low for answers to my pain problems and finally got dumped into the Fibro. category. My doctor says that Fibro is tough because they don't really...
Hey! I'm waiting for Monday too! They are tapering me off Methadone and going to put me on a new medication on Monday. Weaning off methadone sucks. I did it as slow as I could, but now I have nothing...
Hey there! My mom refused to recognize my pain. My grandma told me that it is because she can't bear to think of her little girl being hurt. I"m 32! Anyways, as my pain got worse, I had to make some...
Hi all~ I haven't posted in awhile and I hope everyone is doing well. I have some questions, that I am going to ask the doctor, but thought I would see if anyone could help me here. I have...
It's been approx 8 hours since I have taken it. I think it is wearing off because I am dropping fast. I might have to lay down for a bit. I read up on the drug and many people say that it saved their...
(I usually post on the chronic pain portion) My Rheum. gave me some samples of Provigil. I'm sure that this has been asked before, but if you have taken it, please share your experience with me. Was...
I get really depressed in the winter. I can't tolerate the cold. (I also have lots of health problems, Fibro, Chronic pain, migraine, depression.) I am having Fibro Fog, so please excuse my spelling....
I went to InstaCare because I have a strange rash. They have a sign in the window and on the desk that says that do NOT prescribe codeine, lortab and percocet. And they do not treat migraines with...
Wow. I am so sorry. But I bet your family would rather have you than any amount of money. I know this because I have had some family members die and we would give anything to have them back. No...
In the state that I live in, they offer free legal advise. I have never used it, but it should be in the phone book. Some attorney's offer free consultations. You could also call the Social Security...
Along with other health problems, for the first time in my life, I am having a problem with my weight. I weighed the same since High School, I am now 30. I gained 30 pounds in a year. Since I have...
I have chronic fatigue and it's hard to exercise because I am so tired. I have found something that works for me. Everyone has a favorite CD. Throw in a CD and dance around the house. I know it...
Wow, that's alot. It's hard to say what is causing her behavior. Some of it might be health related, but it sounds as though there is more going on. People are often not mad for the reasons they say...
You should definately see a doctor! Do you think it's possible that you may need glasses? It's just a thought I had while reading your post. Hang in there! We are here to support you!...
Ice is wonderful. If you don't have an ice pack, get out a bag of frozen peas or anything frozen. Well, almost anything! LOL. I am sorry that you are in pain. My suggestion to you would be to relax,...
I have tried taking it and it made me really cranky! Plus, it costs $400 a month and my insurance won't pay for it. My doctor gave me a sample and I have tried it a few times, but it really puts me...
Hi freezinginAK! I have the same problems. I can do light chores, it really wears me out. I have to take a few naps a day. Thanksgiving was a killer because we have visit both families. So we had to...
The weather affects my health before I realise it. I wake up feeling all crappy and no idea what the weather is like outside. When I finally get up, I notice it's raining outside. My body knew it...
Doctors love to try to prescibe me ibprofen. And when I tell them that I can't take it, it hurts my stomach, they treat me like a drug addict. Not my regular doctor, but emergency room visits....
So, I can't get in to see my doctor, but did get my test results over the phone and I also have them fax them to me. I tested positive for Lyme Disease. I had asked for the test and was told that I...
Thanks for your support. It's nice to have somewhere to turn to. My worst fear is that I will lose my husband. I don't think he will give up on me and I know that he loves me and enjoys taking care...
It started when I was 23 or 24. I was in college, and taking a kickboxing class, which I loved! During one of my kickboxing classes, I got a sharp pain in my stomach, that took years to get rid of....
TDLonly1, I am so sorry that you are in the position that you are in. I don't know what your situtation is, but don't give up. Things happen for a reason and sometimes it's hard to see what that...
Maybe I just need to vent. Maybe I just need someone to take the weight off my shoulders. My husband is trying. He's going to college so that he can get a better job so that I won't have to work full...
Please do. I really want to try it. I am willing try almost anything at this point. I need a decent nights sleep. I did the sleep study a few years ago and there are 4 levels of sleep. I go from 1 to...
Thanks for responding. I was thinking it was going to be impossible. I am going to talk to my doctor about it....
Hello. So I have a question that I forgot to ask my doctor last week. I have chronic pain,TMJ, chronic fatigue (some form of narcolespy), terrible neck and back pain, daily headaches that can turn...
I take Maxalt at the start of my migraine. I hate the taste!! The taste alone makes me want to throw up. I always lay down and take nap after I take it. I haven't had any weird side effects like the...