Thanks, Sherrine, for sharing both your knowledge and experience. I'm sure it will help other members too, to encourage us to check things out. I'm so sorry you have gone through so much. As you...
Thank you, Sherrine for sharing your story and for the good advice. You are right, of course. So sorry that you were diagnosed with AS, in addition to all the other conditions you are dealing with....
Thank you, Lj and Sherrine. I will definitely check out the videos on trigger release. I tend to just suffer through everything rather than get the PT evaluation and treatment that is needed. So glad...
I know people with fibro (and even those without, I'm sure) can get trigger points in the abdomen/pelvis, but just wondering if anyone else experiences this. I get extreme pain and tenderness in the...
Sherrine, Thank you for providing the Robaxin name. I will definitely suggest that one, should a medication be suggested in the future. I prefer medicines that have been around for a long time and...
Sherrine, Thank you so much for sharing this info. I'm so sorry, it sounds like you have and are dealing with a lot of conditions, and bravely, I'm sure. I'm glad you can take the NSAID's as long as...
Hi Sherrine, Thanks so much. I unfortunately should not take NSAID's due to ulcerative colitis history. Also I have dysautonomia. i have never actually seen a rheumatologist and diagnosed with fibro,...
Thanks Lj. I didn't even think about catching it on YouTube. I think it's easier to comprehend when you actually see it visually. Merry Christmas!...
Thank you, Lj. I know, I do need to get a trigger point book, as I have them in multiple areas and I'm sure it would help. I use a lot of external pain cream, which after a while and using so much,...
Hello and wishing all a Merry (and hopefully painfree!) Christmastime. I'm sure many are familiar with painful trigger points, but does anyone experience severe upper thigh pain that actually...
Thanks Mel, but what I wondered about was the brand name....
Thanks so much, Mel! Yes, I just rub the upper neck where the trigger for the headache is with the BioFreeze, and it really helps it. Another excellent product I have found is called "Stopain." they...
Hi T and couchtater (love your user names!), Thanks so much for the product suggestions - really appreciate it, and I am going to check both those out, I imagine they help a lot, and you don't have...
Thanks so much, MelW11! That is the problem, I know, with buying an expensive one (like the infrared heat, which they say is the best). But if it can relieve the pain, guess it is worth it. I am...
Hi T, Thanks for the response. I never thought about a massage chair, what a great suggestion. Just wondering, though, if you can use just a heat setting without the massage? Due to chronic...
Hi all, I'm sure many of you can relate to having severe trigger points in the upper back, scapular area? Heat does seem to help somewhat with that "knife in the back" feeling, very severe at times....
Hi all, I have been reading through some old posts here, but am having difficulties, and just wanted to get opinions or experience from anyone out there. I have been on Lialda for ulcerative colitis...
Hello. I am on Lialda 2.4 g daily for UC, pancolitis diagnosed one year ago, in fairly good remission. I notice that quite a few people on the forum are on anti-ulcer medications such as Zantac....
Hi sherbear,Thanks so much for replying. My doctor gave me samples of a new prescription, it's called Dexilant, which is the newest PPI, I guess. I hope the Aciphex keeps working for you, but keep it...
Hi. Was just wondering if anyone developed a problem with upset stomach after being on Lialda (or any similar med) for a few months? I didn't have trouble initially, but now am. My GI says it...
Oh, thank you for providing your history. I'm sorry you had to eventually start on Remicade, but hope you are doing alright on that; seems like you are. I'm sure there will come a time where I may...
Thanks ipoop (love that name - how appropriate, huh?) for the info. Yes, I was aware of UC being autoimmune, but I guess I tried to connect the pain to a side effect as I had a long history of back...
Thank you, sherbear and jay79, for your responses. Sounds like you have had some pain issues also - interesting. It's hard to tell for sure whether it is a side effect, but especially jay79, yours...
Hello,I am new to joining, but have actually been reading threads for a few weeks since I was diagnosed with UC in early July, and appreciate all the information I have received. It is also just good...