Hi Nowhereman: Is it possibly a nerve issue? Recently, I was sitting with relatives in a restaurant for a long while and when we were going home, I got a nasty muscle cramp just above my knee. Later,...
Sharon: I never thought of sciatica and really should have! I did have sciatic nerve issues, especially in the past. I do stretching exercises that are supposed to help, but it does flare up once in...
I quite often have pain around my tailbone when I wake up. I suspect it's related to arthritis, as I only seem to get it in the cooler months. I sleep on my side (and switch sides when I wake up...
Hi Ljm, Good to see you here! I've tried several topical pain relievers, and found that sometimes, the cheapest, generic ones work as well as the more expensive ones. I had really good results with...
Hi igotaLemon: (cute name, btw!) I don't know if I'll be much help, but just a few things I do regarding fibro pain. This probably isn't the best time to talk about more heat, but when I get a flare,...
Hi bekah8100 and welcome to the fibro forum! I just am getting over a nasty bout with nerve pain, and yes, some of it was up throughout my head. I like listening to very mellow music (the kind that...
Thanks much, Lynnwood and Sherrine! Sorry you both have had to deal with this, but I'm also glad to know I'm not alone! As you likely know, fibro can be so odd--just about everything can go haywire,...
Last night I woke up and my left foot had "locked" up into a spasm/cramp. My other leg was also a bit "nerve-y." Nothing really new about that. I had discussed it with an internal medicine doctor a...
Thanks for that source, Sherrine. I love Swanson Health and order regularly from them. They have not only supplements but so much more. Lynnwood, I don't know much about malic acid, but I sure notice...
Sherrine, would you mind sharing where you buy your malic acid and magnesium capsules? Thanks! Jeannie, thanks for your post. I do remember when Sherrine had mentioned malic acid here a long while...
Thank you, Susie and Sherrine! I'm still so new to Medicare that it can be somewhat overwhelming, so I really appreciate any input. The choices out there are so numerous and as you know, it takes...
Good to know! I'll check it out. Thanks!!...
Hi Sherrine and thanks for the reply! Yes, a bit more to the story, but something like that happened. I've bounced between the dentist's office and insurance for a few months now. If I don't get a...
I signed up last year when I reached retirement age for a well-known insurance provider. So far, well, not a bad plan, but sort of 'meh.' I do think they could have better coverage, though I realize...
It seems those of us dealing with all the kooky levels of fibromyalgia find ourselves "all over the map" no matter what we do! I can cruise through a day and accomplish much, and the next day I...
I know if I'm "extra" busy, such as getting ready for company, I think I can get startled more easily. I think probably stress at any level might be a factor. Fibromyalgia can often be such a weird...
You share a birthday with my husband. Two great people born on the same day. :) Wow--it sounds like you are super busy helping your daughter! That's so great of you to help out. Our "kids" are always...
Hope you have a wonderful day and things are going well for you. Have a special birthday!!...
Wishing a happy Easter and blessings to all who are celebrating! Unfortunately, our weather here caused a huge flare-up of my fibro symptoms the last few days, but it's beginning to ease up. The good...
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...