We have the “safe at home” orders and can only go out for essential things like groceries, a doctor’s appointment, etc. My doctors have canceled non-essential appointments. Some are doing the...
Cathy, please stick with fibromyalgia in this forum. This post is off topic and should be in chronic pain. You will get more responses there. Sherrine ...
I doubt that. Mainly, if the protocol worked, news would spread around and the medical community would would know about it. It would be on the news also. The medical community is saying right now...
Hi, Makimaki, and welcome! I think it’s safe to say that this wasn’t the “cure”. They would have come back and shouted it from the roof tops plus we certainly would have heard more about this. It’s...
Hi, Mama! I just posted a long post in the thread called Stress. Hopefully some of what I suggested will help you. Sherrine ...
[blue]Stress is caused by fear and, in this case, it is the fear of the covid-19 virus. Fear is a common emotion in cases like this. But we don’t have to let fear carry us away. We need to put...
Yes, the pain is a lot better. Thanks! I thought the same as you. I thought our hair acted like a hat to protect the scalp. I always use good suntan lotion before I go out but I only wore a visor...
[blue]Thanks, Luvs! I had the surgery yesterday and had the wound stitched up today. I feel like I’ve been kicked in the head by a horse but this too shall pass. I just took Tylenol and Robaxin to...
I use CVS and was having a problem getting the eye drops I needed and they asked me if I wanted them to call other CVS stores to see if they had them. So you might ask the pharmacist about this...or...
Mana, most people take vitamin D3. It seems to work faster in raising the blood levels of D. My doctor had me take D3 and it worked in a matter of a few months. I believe I was at 13 and a few...
[blue]Hi, Mana, and welcome! It probably is frightening to you to have your young daughter diagnosed with this illness. But I have had fibro for over three decades and have still enjoyed a full and...
[blue] Cathy, most of us have a lot of pain and try various things to see what helps us get things under control. I told you what I use. Some like turmeric. I haven’t heard of Cymbalta causing weight...
Cathy, a rheumy could help you. I had excruciating pain that ran down the inside of both legs down to my calves plus both hips hurt. i barely could walk because of the pain and I needed two canes to...
For several years I have been wearing socks to bed...except in the summer here in Florida. When my feet were cold, I was cold all over and couldn’t get to sleep. So between my socks and really warm...
Brian, perhaps the Flexeril is making you feel like a zombie. It’s something to keep in mind. What I love about methocarbamol (Robxin) is that it’s been around for ages. I took it back in the...
Hi, Brian! Yes, we have members who have taken these meds. Some have had success and others haven’t. With fibro, what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. It’s more of a trial and...
Luvs, I’m not really sure what a weighted blanket is but I’m glad you like it! My daughter bought me a wonderful, heavy blanket at Costco a few years back. It’s beautiful and so soft but I only used...
Hi, Grammy! It’s good to see you again. My hands can get achy but my rheumy says it’s mild arthritis. I’m older so that is not to be unexpected. I use my ibuprofen and Tylenol to help. Warmth and...
Hi, Hylander, and welcome. This is an extremely old thread...over 11 years old and the member that posted the info you want hasn’t been seen on this forum for over 11 years. I’m sorry about that....
I'm really glad it’s helping you. It helps me a lot. I had some outpatient surgery and needed to get off ibuprofen for a couple of weeks. I dreaded it but, because of the Robaxin, it wasn’t bad at...
Luvs, I didn’t know you tried Robaxin. I hope it’s helping you as much as it helps me. I now take one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. When I first started taking them. I took one...
Hi. Patricia, and welcome. I use ibuprofen, Tylenol, magnesium malate. Vitamin D3, and a muscle relaxer called Robaxin ( methocarbamol ) which has made a significant difference in my pain. I take...
Fibro is not considered an inflammatory illness. Some people with fibro have no inflammation. But ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune. inflammatory illness. This is most likely where the...
I have Crohn’s disease and can still take ibuprofen. I get ulcerations too. With Crohn’s you can get ulcerations anywhere in the digestive tract from the mouth on down. Actually for 11 years I had...
Hi, Jayce, and welcome! The rib cage pain could possibly be costochondritis. It is inflammation of muscles in the rib cage. If she presses on the sternum (breast bone) and it’s tender, that...
I figured that’s what you were doing. That was thoughtful of you but I need to know what is being said on the forum and so do other members. Sherrine ...
Kodaska, please post in English. German Girl posts in English plus we need to know what you are saying. Thanks! Sherrine ...
I’m so sorry you got no help but I believe Germany has good healthcare. Ask if the doctor treats fibromyalgia before you make your first appointment. Don’t waste your time if they don’t. See if...
How did your neurologist appointment go this past week? I certainly hope they believe in fibro. I wouldn’t see a doctor that didn’t because they wouldn’t have a clue what I was going through. I do...
Hi, 5thGen, and welcome! Oh, I’ve heard this story before and it makes me furious! We have even had members sent to psychiatrists! Grrrrrr. 😡. PLEASE find a good board certified internist as your...
[blue] Hi, GermanGirl and 5th Gen and welcome! I’m sorry I’m so late in responding. I’ve got a lot on my plate right now. I think the speech issues tie in with what we call fibro fog. When we are in...
Hi, Nana! One of the best descriptions of having a heart attack is that it feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest! You REALLY needed to see your doctor or, better yet, a cardiologist. My...
[blue] Puppy lover, I have seen two top surgeons from two top teaching hospitals. Both surgeons said they do not use mesh. They have had problems with it. The surgeon here in Tampa told me he...
I have had my colon removed from Crohn’s disease and have had a permanent ileostomy for 30 years. But before the surgery, a medication that helped me was Librax. It relaxes the intestines and I...
I googled it and Prodiem can be found at Walmart and the Medicine Shoppe. Sherrine ...
[blue]Hi, JoanMalone37, and welcome! Yes, IBS can develop from a bad virus or bacterial infection. This is from the Mayo Clinic. “ IBS can develop after a severe bout of diarrhea (gastroenteritis)...
Hi, Jeannie! It’s great to hear from you! I swear by malic acid also. I take it twice a day and it really helps. I also take a very inexpensive muscle relaxer that had made a significant difference...
In my dreams, I've found the way to get through all my painful days My focus...my blessings, my faith, my hope Each day I'll live and learn to cope I truly realize that I'm lucky So many suffer much...
Savedbtgrace, my back got very bad about seven years ago. Not only was my back horrid, the pain shot down my legs to my calves. I needed two canes to walk and seriously considered selling my home...
Most of us have been tested for Lyme disease. People have reactions to antibiotics and it has nothing to do with Lyme disease or herxes. I appreciate your concern but we do consider Lyme and other...
Hi, dcd, and welcome! I’m glad you found out what is causing your problems. Many of us have autoimmune illnesses on top of having fibro. I personally have four autoimmune diseases along with fibro....
Hi, BJ, and welcome! A 105 fever is very dangerous for an adult. You should see your doctor to see what is going on. Fibromyalgia a doesn’t cause a fever but I would imagine a fever...especially as...
Hi, Dwigt, and welcome! Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Just wondering because it affects the muscles, tendons and ligaments and we deal with chronic pain. If your muscles are tight and...
I have two daughters and one son and none have fibro. Sherrine[ ...
Cathy, being in pain is a given with fibro. I use over the counter meds and supplements to help knock it down a peg. That’s the best I can do. I will not let fibro control me so I make plans, set...
Cathy, I have three adult children and none have the problems that I do. Your buzzing sensations are seen in a few other illnesses but the symptoms of those illnesses don’t seem to mesh with what...
Can you handle another Flare Song? This is to the tune of Englebert Humperdinck's song Please Release Me. Fibromites don't have torch songs they have flare songs. 😉 Pain release me, let me go For I...
Hi, Mibella, and welcome! Deep breathing exercises and ibuprofen should help. Since you had tests run by a cardiologist and ruled out heart problems, my next guess would be you are having an attack...
Hi, Yellwdaisy, and welcome! We’ve had a few discussions about CBD oil but there wasn’t a definite census. A few thought it helped bit most said it didn’t. One person said they got worse! In the...
I have a wonderful heated, vibrating full back pad that my husband bought me 23 years ago. I just love it and has helped me through some tough periods. Here is the information about it. It’s...