They seem to think the Flexeril may be part of what;s exacerbating the muscle issues. Looking at it now, I can see the logic in that, but those guys don't have to get out of bed with my symptoms in...
Sorry for the novel here... So I seem to have created a bit of a controversy amongst my doctors. The rheumatologist that I saw turned out to be an internal medicine resident who happened to be...
So, after the iritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis‎ diagnosis, I got the everlovin plain ol flu, which triggered a fatigue thing that scares the heck out of me. I mean I've been sleeping like a...
As suspected, it's Ankylosing Spondylitis, and a few other auto-immune things thrown in. Rheummy wants to start me on Humira, as soon as he runs all the screening labs. Good news is, he is not shy...
Maybe you can request your dr to write 7 days worth of prescriptions at a time. More trips to the pharmacy, but less chance of an accidental OD or too many in the house until your body gets used to...
Tooyoung, sorry we had to meet like this, but I'd suggest meeting a rheumatologist, if you can get a referral. I'd avoid chiropractic personally, until you're sure about what's going on. That could...
Here's something that may help. http://www.vapharmacy.org/ - The Virginia Pharmacists Association also http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Pharmacy/pharmacy_laws_regs.htm - The Virginia Board of Pharmacy -...
It doesn't really burn normal unbroken skin, for most people, but it kind of tingles. Mucous membranes are much more sensitive. It's the same basic concept as a TENS unit. Same thing with the...
I've tried all of the rubs, ointments, and liniments out there. They didn't work for me, or they irritated my skin, but other people have great luck with them. If you have capsaisin, give it a shot....
There's a hack for that. All you need is sandpaper or an emery board. You can widen the notch in the top ring of the bottle where the arrow is supposed to line up. Just sand the plastic down, less...
Having worked with and around doctors most of my life, I'll take knowledge and experience over bedside manner any day. Sometimes the conservative effort is the right thing to do, but having someone...
And I'd like to add, I will never again take any new medication on an empty stomach. Ended up flat on the floor once, just passed out. No warning. BP just cratered and so did I. Once I was lying down...
I usually use scissors too, but my pocket knife was handy, the scissors were in the kitchen, and it's a rough day for walking today. Next time, I'll spring for the little bottles....
Vickie, what about people just on vacation? Twist an ankle, crack in a tooth, doc writes a scrip for 3 days worth. If you are visiting Disney from out of state and God forbid get in an accident, the...
I will never again buy any OTC med that is a small pill in a blister pack. I'm talking about YOU generic Benadryl. They never open right, and eventually require some sort of -ectomy to get to the...