I don’t know a lot about this issue except it’s supposed to be quite painful. It we have had several members dealing with this in the past. Lynwood has been through this and let you know what has...
Hi, Halo! Have you tried. Cortisone cream? They work quite well and are sold over the counter. That and Benedryl should help knock the itchiness down. Sherrine ...
Hi, Luvs and Lynwood. Boy, do I remember those days! I’d have a foot spasm so that my foot was pointing like a ballerina and I could hardly straighten it out. I’d pull the front of my foot back...
I take Source Naturals Magnesium Malate that is 3,750 mg per serving. A serving is six capsules. I take three before breakfast and three before dinner. This is what is written about this product…...
Hi, Jeannie! It’s great seeing you again! I use malic acid and magnesium capsules. It’s a powder filled capsule and, yes, it really works and this magnesium is easy on your system too. I’m so glad...
For my Part D I use WellCare. I have 12 prescriptions and nine of them are free! The other three are more expensive so I buy them through GoodRX because they are less than if I purchase them through...
If you are getting Medicare, AARP has good supplemental insurance through United Healthcare. I have one of their policies and have had no problems at all. Sherrine ...
Luvs, are you on Medicare? I’m assuming you had dental work that hasn’t been paid by your insurance company. I’d make an appointment to go in and talk face to face with the dentist’s billing...
Thank you, Cathy. You are correct that no two people are alike. We all have gone through huge challenges while we are sick. My worst challenge was when my husband and I were in the process of moving...
I have had that happen to me many times…especially if there is a front coming through weather wise. And age can be part of it too. I’m 76 and I do ache more and I’m tired a lot and sometimes quite...
[blue] Sertraline is Zoloft. Here is some info on that medication. “Using metoprolol together with sertraline may increase the effects of metoprolol. Contact your doctor if you experience uneven...
Cathy, you sound depressed by your post. It doesn’t even sound like you. If I were you I would look up the medications you are taking and see if any can cause depression as a side affect or if you...
Hi, Sista and tkhardy and welcome! I use ibuprofen with food, a muscle relaxer called Robaxin (methocarbamol) vitamin D3, and magnesium malate to help with my pain. This has worked especially...
I can’t really answer your question but it does look like fibro is a. Eurological illness caused by inflammation. Perhaps the stroke kicked off the inflammation in your brain thus starting symptoms...
Do wish your husband a belated happy birthday for me. I am sure you made his birthday very special. I thank you for all prayers. God does answer prayer. 😇 I’m doing fine. I’ve had to stop ibuprofen...
[blue] My goodness, Luvs! I don’t know how you remembered. Thank you so much! I haven’t been around much because my plate is overflowing. My daughter who lives by me has been having a lot,of major...
[blue] I haven’t had knee replacement surgery but I had had major surgery several times and fibro hasn’t caused more pain. When I had my entire colon and part of my small intestines removed, I was...
Hi, Kitten, and welcome! Well…where do I begin? I will be talking a lot about how I’ve handled fibro because I may be able to help you get your life back. I’ve had fibromyalgia for 38 years. Back...
[blue] Hi, Ada, and welcome! I startle easily…to the point I practically jump out of my skin. BUT, I’m hearing impaired so I don’t hear what others do. Have you had your hearing checked. There are a...
Merry Christmas! I do hope you had a wonderful Christmas and now on to the new year I am starting to feel better. I had a respiratory virus that lasted a month and then my washing machine overflowed...
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful day with family and friends. And may you be filled with joy when you remember all of your blessings. May God bless you richly in the coming year. Sherrine ...
I just spotted this thread and wanted to let you know what helped me for years with my Crohn’s disease. I was put on a sulfa medication called azulfidine (sulfasalazine)) and another medication...
Hi, Luvs! I’m getting there slowly but surely. The heart medications have been causing me problems. One was cut in half two weeks ago and the shortness of breath has gotten less. But I still am weak...
Hi, Mammapanda, and welcome! They think fibro is a neurological problem so there might be a slight connection. I have many illnesses but I don’t try to connect them to fibro. I face the main...
Luvs, I’m actually doing quite well. My only problem is some of the medication they gave me is messing with my diabetes. So I’m still fiddling around with that but it will be taken care of somehow....
[blue] Hi, Luvs! I’ve had an incredible two weeks. Last week I was in the hospital. I had had a heart attack and didn’t even know it! They did a heart catherization on me and put a stent in an artery...
do you take calcium? Sometimes es a lack of calcium can cause leg cramping. I don’t absorb things well so I take 2 maximum strength Citracal capsules per day…one before breakfast and one before...
Hi, Sarah! Have you gone to an allergy specialist? I say this because I have a friend who was having headaches daily…some migraines…and she was tested for food allergies and that was the culprit!...
Hi, SunOne, and welcome! I’ve had a shot in my shoulder and I always get vaccines and have never had a problem. Perhaps when getting the shot a nerve was hit. That sure could cause pain. I’m glad...
Hi, Sandra, and welcome! Have you ever considered that you might have chronic fatigue syndrome? That causes extreme fatigue. It’s something to discuss with your doctor. Did you have Covid last...
Hi, Diane, and welcome! I gave a title to your post so you will get more of a response. At the top of this page you will see where is says Support Forums. Click on that and it will show you all the...
Hi, Lovelife62, and welcome! First of all, HealingWell does not have a lung disease forum. I’m so sorry. Secondly, fibromyalgia does not cause these types of illnesses. I was diagnosed with fibro 36...
Hi, Doctrinaut, and welcome! I’m so glad you found us! Luvsminiis has given you good advice. I have Crohn’s disease and fibro. I was misdiagnosed for 11 years with ulcerative colitis but they...
Wow! Thank you Luvs! I had a wonderful day. My daughter had a birthday dinner party for me and I had a great time! Thank you for your compliment. You know that you help a lot,of members too! You are...
Hi, Joy, and welcome! Here is a good site all about Fibro from the American College of Rheumatology. https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Fibromyalgia...
MsOuchie, thank you so much for sharing your story! I don’t know much about Raynaud’s so you did teach me a few things! I always try to remind members that not everything is caused by Fibro I’ve had...
[blue]Hi, Hopegirl! Oh, yes, I get cold hands and even more…cold feet. I live I. Florida and right now it’s 75 degrees and I have socks on. Sometimes my hands get very cold and I will sit on them...
Lynnwood, many of our members stopped taking Lyrica because of the weight gain. On average, most gained around 40 pounds! That certainly wouldn’t help muscle and joint pain! I think you made a good...
Hi, thecrabbylibrarian, and welcome! You are correct. Antidepressants are sometimes used to help with the pain of Fibro. I’m glad you found out and are getting the help you need. This is a list of...
Hi! Have you tried wire rimmed glasses? I used to wear plastic frames and they hurt me plus they are harder to adjust to your face. I know plastic frames are very popular now but it’s important that...
Asking your rheumatologist is a good idea. Let them know you went to a doctor who obviously doesn’t believe fibromyalgia exists. Do make sure whoever you go to is board certified and see if you can...
Luvs, I hope you are buying the generic of Robaxin. It’s methocarbamol and it is quite a bit cheaper. I buy mine using GoodRX. My prescription calls for one 500mg tablet four times a day. So they...
[blue] Hi, Missy! Half of the doctors graduated in the lower half of their class and yours definitely is one of them. I see a board certified Internist who is also a diplomate. That means they keep...
The medication i mentioned is very inexpensive. The muscle relaxer costs me around $17 and I do t need to take much. I only take o e tablet twice a day. When I started taking it I took one tablet...
[blue] Hi, Fuzzy Slippers! Well, your chiro is wrong because fibromyalgia is not considered an inflammatory illness. I copied this off the Arthritis Foundation website. “ Fibromyalgia is not an...
The only thing I could suggest is keep an eye on the for sale ads in your local newspaper. You might be surprised! You might even find a barely used scooter. I’m back! I just googles scooters and...
Hi, DKPain, and welcome! I’ve had bad hip pain where the pain ran down my legs so I was sent to a rheumatologist and was diagnosed with sciatica and also discovered a lot of my back pain. Was caused...
Thanks for bring this up! I had forgotten about this post and it’s calming just reading it! I do thank God daily for all the beauty around me. I notice so many things…like the leaves on the giant...
[blue] Hi, Canary and welcome! Puffiness isn’t a symptom of fibro that I have heard of. But I’m wondering if you are keeping track of the sodium you are eating. Too much sodium can make you puffy....
Hi, Linda! I also have costochondritis along with fibro and also ankylosing spondylitis. All cause a lot of pain. About nine years ago I could barely walk. Then I started taking ibuprofen with food...