Hi Karen: You mentioned restless legs. I have that occasionally and once read it can be due to an iron, folic acid, magnesium and/or B-complex deficiency, or can be caused by other issues. Maybe you...
astroman: That's interesting! My normal temp is 97.6. It's been that for as long as I can recall. I live in a cold (winter) climate and can seldom stay comfortable (yes, my doctor told me years ago...
Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy 2023, full of many blessings. Hope you are enjoying the holiday season....
Hi Cathy and Sherrine: We may be a very small group, but great to see you here! :) Wow, Sherrine---it seems when it rains, it pours. Sorry all that happened! It sounds like you got it cleaned up...
Wishing everyone who celebrates it a very merry and blessed Christmas and happy, healthy new year! Also, special 'hi' to Sherrine. I hope things are going well for you and you're feeling better!...
Happy Thanksgiving Day on Thursday to all who are celebrating! I'm posting this a bit early, as I have lots of cooking and prep work tomorrow for our dinner. Thank you to everyone here who help...
Hi Sherrine: Slowly, but surely will get you there--that's what counts! Knowing you're very health conscious and have a lot of common sense, I would guess your healing will come very steadily....
Sherrine: You have been on my mind so often lately. How are you feeling? I hope things are much better! Sending good wishes and prayers for your healing, and that you're blessed with good health....
Hi Puppylover: Great to see you here again! Yes, it's been a long time. Life gets busy, right? I'm probably not much help, but I certainly can sympathize with you regarding doctors' viewpoints....
Wow, Sherrine!! So very sorry to hear about all that! :( One big thing to deal with is quite enough; two is quite trying--very trying. But, as always, you have a great positive attitude, and that...
Hi Sherrine: Great point! Yes, I take 2 calcium citrate tablets at lunch. The other magnesium glycinate I take with dinner. I'm wondering if these episodes are more neurological in nature? Thanks...
Last night I woke up with severe stretching, spasms, and some cramping in both my lower legs--on the outer sides just above the ankles and down into the feet. I jumped out of bed and found I couldn't...
Thanks so much for that info, Lynnwood! How interesting re things incorrectly diagnosed as UTIs--wow, who knew? It's definitely one more thing I'll bring up to my doctor at the next visit. I surely...
I'm 65 and generally on the Fibromyalgia forum. For the past couple of years, I've had extreme dryness, especially in the vaginal and rectal areas, as well as dry eyes. I use Systane for the dry eyes...
Thanks very much for that info, PPMSing12! My husband will see his heart doctor in a couple of weeks, so it's always good to have this type of info when the visit comes up. I don't believe I've heard...
Hi HT: Another great idea! I have been very happy with our local pharmacist; she's always willing to help if I have questions. If she doesn't know the answer offhand, she'll take out a book and look...
Thanks so much for the reply, Susie. I'm generally on the fibromyalgia forum, and it's been very quiet there, too, for some time. Yes, we are looking for a second opinion with other cardiologists. In...
My husband had artificial heart value surgery in 2014. He gets horrible skin breakouts from taking warfarin. He discovered this after he was hospitalized last winter and taken off the warfarin. His...
Hi and welcome to the forum, Maddiane! I'm sorry you are dealing with so much. Sherrine, as usual, gave great advice. I don't have much to add---just a few things that also help me. For whatever...
Hi Cathy: Once in a while I get more severe fatigue, though generally I get more of a sleepy type. I think that's a side effect of my meds. I think emotions can cause that for me, too. If I'm having...
Hi and welcome to the forum, Doctrinaut! I started having IBS way back in 1994. I had numerous tests (nothing specific showed up), but I also have a very strange neuro system, evidently--that's...
Thanks much, Cathy! Wow--only 37 pounds!! That would be so ideal. It may be too expensive new, but I wonder if a person could find a used one, maybe someplace like those freebie Senior newspapers we...
Hi Cathy: I see that you haven't received any responses, yet I'm thinking many of us can at least somewhat relate to what you said. I'm not overly familiar with Ehlers-Danlos, though I have heard of...
I hope you have a wonderful day and take time just for you. Thank you for all your help for everyone on this forum. Enjoy your day! :)...
Hi Cathy: Thanks for asking! Nope---I didn't find one yet. We just paid my husband's hospital bill and are paying taxes later this week, so guess it's not time to find a scooter right now. But, I'm...
I can sure relate to the difficulty of getting up from the floor. Just had an experience today while unplugging my computer. The outlet is behind the desk, so it took a lot of maneuvering of both the...
Hi Hopegirl: I can relate! I'm in the upper U.S. Midwest and right now we're at 35 degrees, which is actually feeling a bit "warm." I seem to be cold almost all winter. Have you checked with a...
Hi Sherrine: Yup--I am buying methocarbamol; have never purchased Robaxin, so I wasn't very clear in my post. Good point, as prices can be all over the place. Yes--it sure does make a big difference...
Thank you, ladies! Sherrine: Glad you suggested that! We get a monthly senior 'freebie' paper that has ads. I checked and yes, there are some scooters listed. I may have to wait a bit until finances...
Hi FuzzySlippers: I had seen a few different neurologists with my leg/feet issues, then, at Sherrine's suggestion, I saw a rheumatologist. I found that they looked at things differently, with some...
I've long considered using a mobility cart or scooter when i go shopping, but I've yet to actually do it. So often, there's either none in the store or someone else is using it/them, too. My husband...
I was doing some (much!) needed cleaning today, and I found this post, which I had printed out. It still really inspires me. I thought I'd bring it up again. These are tough days for everyone. Who...
Wishing a very Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating! Also, I hope everyone has a wonderful new year. :) Enjoy the holiday season....
Yes, I've noticed irritation occasionally with my prolapse as well, especially when I decide to use some support ("maxi" pad; sling, etc.). So, generally, I try not to use anything, but that can be a...
Cathy: Did you ever have any problems/issues doing the Kegels, in a negative sense? I did them probably for a couple years. Then, I noticed that I seemed to start to get the sensation of a bladder...
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Sherrine, and everyone here. Among my many blessings are the helpful friends on this forum. Enjoy the day! :)...
Good point--it's a pretty short period of time to be in those fun little stirrup thingies. Time flies when you're having fun, right? :) Since I have some prolapse, it's a tad longer, but very...
Wow--thanks, Sherrine! Once again, you've come up with some sensible solutions! I have never liked lying flat at the dentist, even before I had any issues. I really like the idea of possibly keeping...
I've never been bothered much by going to the dentist for cleanings, fillings, etc.. To me, it's pretty much about keeping my mouth open, ignoring vibrations from drilling, etc. No big deal. But--in...
Thanks for that link, Sherrine. I'm going to check it out. Have a wonderful weekend!...
Thanks, Sherrine! I believe my feet are likely very tight, especially in the arch area. It seems most of my muscles are extremely tight! I have been doing some stretching exercises for a few months...
I occasionally get "nerve zaps" in the soles of either of my feet. Usually doesn't happen very often--more so when I'm in a general flare. I know exercise is good for circulation, but sometimes...
Thinking of you, doc 1947. You are dealing with so much! Take care and wish you the best....
One last thing I meant to add. I sometimes take something called "Calm Tabs" from Puritan's Pride and find it takes the edge off mild nerve pain. They're a round tablet and even half of one helps me...
Cathy, I'm currently taking 100 mg of gabapentin and my doctor has okayed taking it "as needed," so I really like that. I don't take it daily, but maybe 3-4 times per week. I think with my med...
Just adding that I happened to think that I had once researched alternatives to medications for nerve pains (I keep a health notebook and it pays to look at it once in a while-- LOL!). You could...
Hi Cathy: I was prescribed 300 mg gabapentin by my doctor approximately 20 years ago. Fast forward to a few years ago. I felt 300 mg was too strong for me (I'm also very sensitive to meds and a...
Hi Akkami: That's interesting that you have similar things happen, especially while lying on your back in bed. I can sure relate to that! I wonder if it's because the body is attempting to rest and...
Hi Lj: I think, more than anything, much of this was a good review for me. I've had fibro for approximately 20-ish years--(give or take)-- and much of this is review. I think there are key points...
Thanks for your response, Sherrine. At this point, I'm told the prolapse is not at all severe, but I just have to be careful exercising, lifting, and such. My ob/gyn said probably the main issue to...