Thanks Susie! I seem to be making progress. I don't need the pain med as much (Norco). I'm having a lot of sleep problems, but from what I've heard, that's common. Unfortunately, I had gotten a new...
Thanks Susie! They sent the big blue ice machine home with me, but it only seems to target the knee and is awkward. I got out 2 of my small blue ice bags and they seem to work so much better than the...
I've had fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis forever. I'm 73 and finally gave in to having a total knee replacement almost 2 weeks ago. I can't take NSAIDS because of GI problems with it. Where I had it...
This may be totally off-base. I've been thinking about getting tested for one of the many types of Ehlers-Danlos, since I have had so many various issues in my life, but everything always tests...
Oh Sherrine........what a mess to clean up! But it sounds like you were well prepared for something like that! I'm glad you got over the virus, and the flood! Hang in there!...
Same to you Luvzminis! And I too hope Sherrine is doing well....
I know it's been a couple months, but how did your Lyme testing go? Did you get those other tests too? (forget the names, I think one is babesiosis, or something like that). I'm sure they've done...
Hi again Mammapanda. I think you're right about fetal alcohol syndrome. I've wondered about that for myself. When I was born in 1950, I don't think people even worried about drinking while pregnant....
Hi again Mammapanda. How are your joints, hair, nails, teeth? You've probably also had a lot of allergy testing, right? Have you had another brain ct/mri since your prolactinoma? Was your mother a...
Hi again Mammapanda. Wow.....you've been through the ringer! I would say that if you could travel somewhere to see a specialist (endocrinologist?) or even a hospital that is known for unusual...
I'm so sorry for all your problems, Mammapanda! I'm curious.....how old are you? Also....have you always felt that the medical help that was available to you in your area, is up to your challenges?...
Hi again Mammapanda. I began having episodes of gastroparesis about 25 years ago. Usually, it occurred after I had overwhelmed my GI tract with too much/too often eating. I do also have IBS and GERD,...
I'm thinking your gastroparesis is from your Fibromyalgia....
Hi MasterFish........I apologize for being MIA. How did you visit with the ENT go? I can't remember what antibiotic it was. Have you ever considered that it's some type of systemic problem, rather...
Thanks Luvzminis. Haven't gotten the test results back yet. Still tired, but have 1 caffeinated cup of coffee (low acid) a day, and I'm able to get a little energy. Lots going on in my life that adds...
I think I'm pretty lucky that I've had a lot of energy for several years, even with this FMS. One down side of that energy is that it caused more problems with my osteoarthritis.....especially my...
Hi. Yes, I have IBS too. I guess it's pretty common to have both. One thing I wanted to mention was last year for quite awhile, I had diarrhea all the time (rather than my usual symptom of...
Thanks Susie and Glen. I agree, it seems like a strange/unacceptable way of controlling the opioid epidemic. They are being unfair to those of us who are very responsible with these 2 types of meds....
Thanks Susie. I did start to wonder about my doctor telling me this. I started thinking that maybe he, personally, got into trouble. He was always one to quickly use drugs. So I think you're right...
I'm confused. Lately I saw my Internal medicine doc, who has been prescribing a low dose of Tramadol for me, along with alprazolam. I take a very small dose of Tramadol maybe 2x/week for slight pain...
Hi Luzaminis. I hope you're doing well. This is probably too expensive, but I saw it and thought of you. I'm getting frustrated getting to a big box store, and there's no available scooter, so I've...
Hi again. I haven't been here in awhile. I had pretty much accepted my lifetime of weird body things and having Fibro. But recently, I was sent to a Brain/Spine physical therapist for problems in my...
Hi Luvzminis. Just wondering if you found a scooter yet?...
Thanks everyone. Tim Tam.........LOL......yes, I'll look for that person and try to take her advice. :) :) paul_t, I do fairly hard jigsaw puzzles all the time, plus easier crossword puzzles. I think...
Hello. Just wondering........I think I was born depressed, then had a bad family situation growing up. I'm 72 now and have bad osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, etc., etc. And it doesn't...
I could never go higher on sertraline (zoloft) than 25mg, because of the horrible diarrhea it would cause. Last year, I felt the 25mg wasn't helping my anxiety and depression, so I switched over to...
I can relate, astroman. I seem to be unable to NOT be aware of everything going on.......the pandemic, overpopulation, crime, the environment, the possibility of another war, etc., etc., etc. I so...
I, unfortunately, use them in big box stores all the time. I'm mad at the local Walmart here, 'cause they only have a couple and they're never charged adequately. I do have a BuzzAround 3 wheel...
Thanks Susie!...
Hi again Luvzminis! Sorry I went MIA. Christmas sort of ran me ragged and did me in! No, the cream I mentioned isn't Replens, but a prescription thing that has betamethasone in it. Weird, but I seem...
Hi again. I know this thread isn't real up-to-date, but it's good info. The small bowel seems to be a no-man's-land as far as accessibility and interest by docs. I have had an overwhelming craving...
Hi Luvzminis. I suppose we're all so different with body parts/muscles/ligaments, etc., so it might be hard to make comparisons. To be honest, I tend not to do a lot of "exercises" on a regular...
Hi Luvzminis. Sorry I just saw this! I noticed a couple years ago that when I had PT and they showed me exercises that would strengthen my "core", and help with thigh pain, etc., it worsened my...
Thanks Susie. But will an MRI show if the SI joint is too loose or too tight? If it did, it seems like the "test" of a pain injection in there could be more of a treatment, rather than a test. Or...
I know this is an old thread, but recently a new post was added, so I'll continue this here and hope that people see it. I have FMS, osteoarthritis, etc., etc. My knees are bad, but I choose to not...
Thanks all. I am always in pain. When I take the Tramadol, either I don't have the pain or I am able to not pay attention to it. I'm still aware of the pain, but am distracted from it. I have chosen...
Hi Mercy&Grace. But my emotional wellbeing and body are connected. I can fairly ignore my pain, which boosts my spirits. The med allows me to not be as aware or held back by my pain. I can then do...
I have chronic pain from bad osteoarthritis (bone on bone knees) , plus fibromyalgia. I've discovered that 25mg of Tramadol (half of a 50mg tablet), gives me several hours of being at peace and a bit...
Hi all. I know most of this thread is older, but I struggled with IBS for many years. Finally found a better GI doc and had an upper endoscopy and in addition to testing for H. Pylori and celiac, he...
Thanks Luvzminis, Straydog and Sharon. I'm still having actually new buzzing in my legs. Since I'm so sensitive, I was thinking maybe 50mg would be enough for me. So I checked if 100's came in tabs I...
Thanks Alcie and James. I'm sorry for the problems you both had. I am very cautious about taking any medication, since I know the hell it can be to come off of. It's definitely something to consider...
Hi all. I was recently put on Gabapentin 100 mg/day for pain and tingling and tics. It's been almost 2 weeks, and those symptoms have actually increased. I'm very sensitive to meds, so I hesitate to...
I heard about this Cathy, this is totally off topic. Try posting in the Bipolar or perhaps Depression forums. You would get more responses there. Sherrine ...
This is interesting. Does it matter what kind of tea you might use the herbs/spices with?...
I would definitely bring this up to your neuro doc at your next visit. He might want to check out your spinal cord and make sure nothing is being impinged upon. He probably should also check out...
Just curious, time-wise, how long were you on the PPI before this weakness started? What did your neurologist say might be causing this?...
Happy Belated Birthday Sherrine! I hope it was a good one and you have many more!...
Yuk!......about the man in the meat department. I wouldn't buy there either! I'm pretty good about talking to the managers about those things. I'm surprised I haven't been banned from the store. haha...
Thanks Sherrine. Yes, you do seem to have a positive attitude! That's always been a challenge for me. A lot has to do with my childhood. :( Anyhow........I know what you mean about people wearing...
Thanks Sherrine! With my first vaccine, I only had a sore arm for a day. But with the second one, I had absolutely NO reaction. It was weird. I was all set to feel bad, but didn't! I hope it wasn't...