For the past couple weeks, my gastritis has flare up. I've been on nexium for years and had to switch to OTC because of insurance. I now have diahreah, stomach burning, Rt side pain, bloating. Have...
The skin burning pain was one of my first symptoms. I thought I was being slowly lit on fire. Awful!!! I do find b12 helps some with it. And sometimes soaking in an epsom salt bath. Why is it laying...
All I can do is send hugs your way. Hoping things work out for the best for you fil and your friend. Nancy...
Have they run tests on you? Are you able to take anything for pain? I hope you get some answers soon I too wa 27 when I was diagnosed. It sucks. Han g in there and make sure everything else is ruled...
Thank you. I will keep that in mind...
They gave me an IV yesterday of fluids, benadryl and reglan. It actually helped a ton! I still have a smidge of bluriness but no where near as bad. Dr said reglan works well on migraines. Heres...
Ic is awful. However whats been my saving grace is pelvic floor therapy. Have your sister ask her dr about it. My therapist is wonderful. I also use valium suppsitories when i really have a flare up....
I just don't understand why it flared during a massage? The eye dr is stumped. Sucks. Joy what changes in your vision ?...
hello. Hopefully this comes out okay. I had my eyes dilated this morning and can't see very well. Yesterday I had a full body massage. When I turned over for my stomach to my back I noticed my eyes...
Keeping a symptom diary can help a lot. If I get anything thats not in the norm for me, I let my dr know about it....
I have chronic low back pain but it is due to a horse riding accident in 1995. I see a chiropractor, do lots of stretching anf soak in epsom salt baths when its bad. It also helps me to sleep with a...
I spoke with my GYN last week. After discussing the ovary removal surgery further, we decided to postpone it for at least a few months to give myself more time to think about it. Even she admitted...
Oh Barb thank you so much. Im still conflicted. You guys see the reason im having the surgery is because I had genetics testing a few months ago for the breast cancer gene mutation. I was strongly...
Ive had back problems for years so I can relate. Are they sending you to a specialist?...
Ive had LOTS of eye problems over the last few years. Def due to fibro in my case. I use systane eye drops daily as directed by my dr and. Have my eyes checked regulary. Since I had a corneal...
I take ativan. It is. A benzo and it has many different usues. I. Was prescribed it to reduce my very bad bouts of vertigo from fibro. Ive been on it doe over 4 years now. I also get skin burning...
Is DHEA a supplement? Ill def look into. She did tell me I can have testostosterone supplements if needed. Ill watch the hair growth too. Wish I could just get the hair to grow on my head id be good...
How are you feeling now?...
I just re read that your taking medrol for a possible inflammatory issue. Id probably still see if theres something else they can try first if your nervous about it...
Have you started a new medication recently? Changed any cleaners, soaps, lotions, etc? I actually have an allergy to prednisone (very rare but I have it!) I wonder if theres a kinder medication they...
Thank you once again for the replies. Its the menopause that really scares me. I cant take any hormone replacement and I still havent found out much information on menopause and fibromyalgia. Any...
Im doing ok. Have a cold now. Surgery is set for the 27th. I think im just nervous about the hormones afterward. I will be talking to my dr later this week. Thanks!...
Thanks guys. I have had several surgeries since having fibro. I know a couple times I had a really bad flare up. Hoping this time things will be ok. Not looking forward to the menopause though!...
Thank you. Unfortunately I cannot do hormone replacement since my cancer risk for breast cancer is too high. I think there are other things they can do I hope...
I am awful a couple days before and during my cycle. Im having my ovaries removed the end of the month. Im TERRIFIED it will make me worse? Or maybe with those hormones gone I will feel better? Im so...
I used to get severevpanic attacks. One was so bad it landed me in the hospital for a bit. I was a disaster. As ive learned to control my fibro somewhat, I have been able to controll the panic...
Hi all. I have to have my ovaries removed the end of sept. In some ways I know this surgery is for the best. In other ways im scared out of my mind! I worry my fibro. Symptoms will worsen. I also...
My two oldest were 1 1/2 and 4 when yhis dreadful thing hit me. I then had another babygirl. In 2004. I learned to push through most things but importantly to rest when they rested and thats not easy...
Thanks guys. I have the worst. Emotional symptoms out there. Like pms to the extreme. Thats just one symptom we are hoping to control once things calm down after the surgery. Inalso hate tp say iy...
I used to. Get them all the. Time. Taking certain things out of my diet helped a lot. Research interstitial cystitis if. This is a chronic issue for you. I hope you get some relief!!...
That movie has always been my fibro movie too and life! Can you possibly get a lower dose to take during the day and take your normal dose at bedtime? How long have you been on it? Maybe over time...
Hi all! So its unavoidable for me. I will be having my ovaries removed next month due to some issues. Im nervous but ready!! So could I possily feel better or worse without my hormones?? Any advice...
Hello and welcome although im sorry you have to be here. Ive had fibro since. 1999. Bites the big one. Youll fund lots of help here. I have had that rib pai. Felt like someone kicked me. Heating...
Thank you. How does that protocol work?...
hello Everyone. Its 3 a.m. where I am at and I cannot sleep. Tonight's both of my arms from my shoulders all the way down to my fingers are cramping tingling twitching and hurting so bad. The worst...
What is CTS?...
thanks guys. I guess sometimes misery just loves company lol. I'm sorry to bring this subject up with this is really a horrible horrible something to deal with for me right now. I'm sitting here on...
thanks guys.I may have to look into getting a sling.at least I know I'm not alone but I'm sorry you guys have this.I'm hoping that my doctor can prescribe something a little stronger for the pain...
Mystupid right arm.its still acting up really bad with tingling cramping throughout the whole arm pain you name it. X rays were normal. Still getting a neck MRI nexr week. Just looking fir...
Hello, sorry I just saw this post tonight. First off let me tell you that you can put IC into remission! It took me a long time but I now have fewer and fewer flare ups for which I am thankful Mine...
I know for me my anxiety and depression did not kick in until after my pain symptoms started. the symptoms are similar and worth discussing with your doctor...
Boy do I know this feeling well! I will go through periods we're literally I don't sleep all night but could easily sleep all day? Its really weird. More often than not I end up sleeping in late in...
I didnt have bengay but I used icy hot. It seemed to help. Today imbdoing better but I think the advil is helping to. Sorry for the bad typing. With bad arms its hard. Debbie whay did your dr say?...
Dont have the results yet but fhe dr wanted to rule out any isshes in them. Ive been on advil since yesterday and it seems to be helping. She still wants to do nerve conduction studies on my arms....
Thamks guys. Im just so fruatrates. I finally broke doqn ans tool some advil. Two hours later I took my vicodin (dr suggested it) it has calmed down but still sore. Let me know how your appt goes....
Whats wrong with me??????? My whole rt arm hurts, still cramping, feeking weak. I had a massage today and its worse tonight :skull: I am getting xrays tomorrow anda neck MRI next week. I feelbso...
:rolleyes: unfortunately today I was back to square one. Severe cramping in both arms weakness in the right arm tingling in the feeling that my hands wants to curl up on my right arm. I do go see in...
Zwhen I was first diagnosed my daughter Heidi was just turning 5 and my daughter Erica was not even 2 yet. A truly believe there are parts of their young ones that I don't remember because I was in...
I was diagnosed when I was 27. I am now 41. I do know how this affects your life with children. Just wanted to say hi earn to say that my fibromyalgia did go into remission for 2 years and came back....
Good for you! It is always worth seeing your smiling faces on your kids when you can do it for them...