Hi, all. So, I'm working with my doc to get my blood pressure down. It's been gradually climbing all year, and got it addressed finally about 6 weeks ago. Finally up to 50mg Lisinopril and 50mg HCTZ...
Hi all. Coopzig, I have not talked to any doc about these shivers. I still get these attacks. I dread them when they happen. Mine do seem to be associated with cold, with a breeze of some sort, but...
My husband has just spent a very miserable week back and forth to the doctors offices! Finally yesterday, we learned about Alpha Gal, and they are doing testing now to confirm. He began swelling in...
Hi everyone. I went to see the back neurosurgeon last week. I wasn't expecting his findings. He took the time with me to discuss the scans of my back and neck. He sees some 'problem areas', but those...
Well, 7.62x54, you made me laugh, if nothing else! I had a chiro tell me to have a couple beers before my adjustments, that maybe that would loosen me up. I do have my fair share of 'tastings', and...
Well, hello everybody! I haven't checked in for a while, and I wanted to update you. I weaned off the Lyrica because the tingling in my hands had gotten very bad. The NP told me it wasn't the Lyrica...
Thanks, Judy. He's an electronic technician. He doesn't use chemicals much, except maybe highly concentrated alcohol and a couple other cleaners like that. He used to do a lot of car repairs and...
My husband has been dealing with hand eczema for more than 20 years now. The skin on his hands cracks open and bleeds, like thousands of paper cuts. The only thing that has completely made it go away...
My insurance won't approve new MRI's. That means I have to wait until Jan, see the new spine surgeon, who will then order the MRI's and the insurance will approve it. Then make another appt to see...
I will go back and look for a coupon, Susie. I had forgotten about that when I got them filled the second time. But really, paying **ONLY** $50 instead of $500 was great! A coupon would only make it...
Thanks for the advice, Susie. I am very aware that I could do more damage than cure with the inversion table, and I am extremely careful what I do. That's one reason I really only do the first...
Hi guys- Hope everyone is doing well!! Just a quick update. I went for a follow-up with my NP this week. I hadn't been feeling well this week (sniffling, sneezing, coughing, etc). I had also...
Merrida, I can't believe it. You are describing exactly what I go through! The waves you spoke of are the intense spasms like muscle contractions I get for a few seconds, which then "calm" down into...
Thanks for trying to help, Merrida. These episodes take my whole body. Usually they happen at night, sometimes a few minutes after getting in bed, sometimes in the middle of the night. I am not sure,...
No new medicines when this all started. The docs haven't exactly figured me out yet. I have a diagnosis of "thoracic muscle spasm", which has been non-stop for four years. I had the nerve tests done...
Not sure what category this should be listed under, but wondering if anyone else has had this. The incidents happen usually soon after I fall asleep, sometimes before I dose off. Last night, I had...
Funny thing is, I've actually had MORE tingling and numbness in my hands since I started taking the Lyrica. I was thinking maybe it was because I had been crocheting a lot, but I haven't picked up a...
I can have such 'good' days- days when my pain is at bay, and only a 1-2 on the scale. Then I can have days like Wed and Thur this week when I just want to cry from not really the pain, but the...
Dixie- I wish I could reach through the computer and give you a hug. It really does sound like you know exactly what I'm going through. The mere thought of taking any one of my church activities off...
Finally got word from my gyn yesterday. The original radiologist re-read the scan and added an addendum to his report. Instead of a "normal uterus", he is now calling it a "mildly prominent vaginal...
Okay, guys. Here's the latest findings...I went to see the general surgeon yesterday to talk about the gallstones. After three questions he decided I didn't need my gall bladder out. I am having no...
Okay, I finally got a call back from my Nurse Practitioner. She had spoken directly to a radiologist- a different one than had originally read my scan. He agreed that it looked like "normal uterine...
I believe I have had TN on several occasions, but never got a diagnosis while suffering. It usually comes on as a small single spot on one cheek, then within a day or two completely consumes one...
When I read your description of when your NP pressed on your abdomen, I was shocked! That's exactly my experience! Unfortunately, Baclofen did nothing for me. I don't remember how high my dosage...
So, I asked for a copy of the CT report. There's a ton of big words that I promptly looked up online. One phrase in particular stood out: "Mildly Heterogenuous Uterus". This means that the uterus is...
No one ever mentioned gall bladder or stones to me before. My chiropractor used to say that my liver "showed up" during her examination, and she would always bend and massage just under the ribcage...
Okay, everyone. I had the CT scan yesterday. The results came back as only showing gall stones. Seriously!? Are you telling me that my back pain for FOUR YEARS is being caused by gall stones? And...
Dixie- my CT is scheduled for this Thursday. Yes, I am going through with it, and with the dye. I had a nurse tell me on Sunday when I mentioned how concerned I was, she just said to drink plenty of...
Thanks for the advice, McKaren. I don't see a difference yet, and I've titrated up to 225mg / day. She said I can go up to 300mg / day within the week if I don't notice a difference. My only...
Thanks, Dixie. Unfortunately my wonderful husband paid the whole price of the script this morning and brought it to me at work so I could start on the first dose immediately. The only reason we went...
Thanks, Susie. I checked GoodRX.com, and the price I ended up paying was actually about $100 cheaper than what they are showing with their coupon. I will keep them in mind, and maybe other sites too,...
Dixie- yes it was my Nurse Practitioner. I saw her 4 years ago after my pain started; she is the one who ordered the original MRI's. I appreciate the fact that she took time with me. And so often the...
Joan, hope you are finding relief by now. Cortisone never helped me. I tried several times. Retired Mom: Gabapentin up to 2400mg / day orally did nothing for me. Does the cream have a name? I went to...
I apologize, Dixie. When I responded before, it must have been your original thread that I read. I just finished the new one, and I am frustrated FOR you! How horrible to have doctors treat you that...
Stray dog- Who can order that MRI? I have a doc that I use for trigger point injections that may be willing, but he's associated with the opposing hospital than the one I usually use. Can I order it...
Well, I just spoke to my Ob / Gyn that did my surgeries. He said after all this time, there's virtually no possibility that the endometriosis has returned. Since I have no ovaries and I'm not taking...
Thanks, Joan. The TENS unit only relieves while I wear it. Inconvenient for 24 / 7 wear. Dixie- I did read your bio. Thank you for all your information. Just the fact that there is a possibility the...
Wow. This is my first experience with any kind of health forum, and I must say I'm overwhelmed at the support! A little more background: I did have a partial hysterectomy in 2004, due to...
I am so tired of hurting! I had no injury to my knowledge, but my mid-back has been in muscle spasm for about 4 years. I've had x-rays and full back MRI. Things I've tried: chiropractic, acupuncture,...