Anyone who lives in the tri-state area we are trying to organzize a meeting place(like a mall) that is a central point for everyone. We have so many Philadelphia area members on this board it makes meeting one another a possibility.If you have any suggestions of a mall or would like to be inclu...
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Is this my limit.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:21:00 GMTHi folks,Got up this morning for 1 hour and 20 min, then went upstairs to lye down for 40 min. I went out for a coffee with a friend who arrived 25 mins late. I was so annoyed as you know for me sitting is a problem. Stayed for one hour and came home, walked for 10 min and ambled around the h...
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Good Fusion Outcomes Wanted 2Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:39:00 GMTHi Everyone, :wave: There are some lovely people out there who are coming up for surgery soon or giving surgery some thought. I would love to hear from good fusion outcomes so that those coming up for surgery can gain the support and confidence that we all gained from the first Good Fusion Outco...
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Cortisone Epidural, Weight Gain, EmotionTue, 18 Dec 2007 07:45:00 GMTI wonder if anyone has noticed a weight gain after having an epidural, an SIJ injection, or facet joint injections. Have any of these steroid injections affected your mood or emotions?I had all three injections in a 2 1/2 month period of time. I've gained a few pounds in that time period an...
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1 week post microdiscectomyWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:12:00 GMTSoon after surgery, I was pain free. 2 days later a little pain on the back of my left thigh started to reappear. 4 days post surgery the pain was still increasing thats when I called the doc and he told me to start taking motrin 400mg three times a day. The pain did go down , and I was able to...
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Add this to my list of problems..Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:02:00 GMTFor as long as I can remember, whenever I am trying to sleep I *have* to keep moving my foot (or feet).. I didn't think much of it, I think I've been doing it for ~12 years, I don't know... Lately I've been doing it a lot on the computer too, when sitting here I can't st...
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Shoulder Pain & Rain?Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:24:00 GMTHi All,Yesterday was the worse! I couldn't stay out of bed for longer than a few minutes due to the horrendous pain in my shoulder blades. The weather was moist, (had an ice storm the night before) and I wonder if the pain worsens because of it? Is it time for me to think of moving back to...
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Methotrexate Users-Do You Have an Medical ID Bracelet?Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:56:00 GMTHi all,After I was put on MTX, folic acid and Plaquenil, I did a lot of research and one of the sites I read advised MTX users to wear a Medical Alert ID bracelet with MTX listed in case of an accident. Apparently it's necessary because so many drugs can interact with it and it's such...
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what ageSat, 15 Dec 2007 10:54:00 GMTHi i have been suffering with pains in my left knee even during the night when i turn in my bed it wakes me, i was wondering if it could be arthritis but wasn't sure at what age it is possible to get arthritis, i'm 34 and do quite a lot of walking any help would be appreciated....
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ACDF C5-C6, Pain,7 months laterFri, 14 Dec 2007 17:10:00 GMTHi to AllJust found this site and am completely amazed. I thought I was crazy until reading most of the posts on here.Unfortunatley my storey differes slightly to all I have read so far. My problem began when I saw a Chiropractor and he adjusted my neck for a simple pain in between my shoulder b...
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Left In Limbo!Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:08:00 GMTHi allI feel like i am in limbo!I have just finished my 8 week course for core stability exercises which dont take away the pain they just help you to cope with it. Well i am doing that already an pretty fed up with it! My consultant has put his appointment back another 3 months till July.Seein...
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post micro-d - pain in the OTHER leg?Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:50:00 GMTHas anyone experienced this? I'm getting so scared...4 weeks post micro-d - after a week I had bad pain in my right leg (the original problem), started taking Arthrotec (an anti-inflam) for it, doc said to take it for 2 weeks - now (thank goodness) have just had occasional pain in that leg...
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How do you know its RA?Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMTCan anyone who has experience with RA give me an idea of what the first symptoms are and how you know you had it? My RA factor was negative. However, I think I have alot of the symptoms. Like: joint pain on both sides, muscle pain and weakness, extreme fatique, high sed rate,and a few others.I t...
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back surgery on oct. 10thWed, 19 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMThi everyone its been a while since i've been here with being back to work and trying to get the kids back into routine.Just wanted to let you all know if you remember my story back in june when i was scheduled for sugery and backed out while i was in the hospital and ready to go in to suger...
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any advice?Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:24:00 GMTI am 28, 29 next month. I have not been kind to my body over the years. I was a cheerleader for 7 years and then worked in a field where I was lifting and on my feet for a long time. I have had two back surgeries, last one being a fusion. Over the past two years-my stiffness has gotten worse...
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SoupFri, 14 Dec 2007 06:23:00 GMTI figure soup must be a major food group for those of us with tmj. Im so sick of canned Cream of Sodium (thats what it all tastes like) does anyone have any good soup receipes? Thanks!...
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Hi all, new to groupWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:21:00 GMTHi,My name is Shar and I am 55. It seems that the suffering of side affects of Fibro has gotten worse with age! Has anyone else experienced this? I've come to the point where everyday is a big struggle just to take a shower and get dressed. Along with the Fibro, I have been going through...
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Need help for my mom.Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:09:00 GMTMy mom has arthritis, or at least I think its arthritis. When she comes home from works she keeps complaining about how her legs hurt, she shows me where it hurts at and its almost all her joints by her legs, they are red and look a bit swollen. She says it keeps on hurting and that rest wont e...
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Michael T. Singer, DDS in Bethesda MDMon, 17 Dec 2007 10:21:00 GMTDoes anyone know anything about this dentist in Maryland? How about the Bethesda TMJ and Facial Pain Treatment Center he works at? I am looking for a good TMJ dentist to handle a long term chronic case of TMJ, someone who will also handle pain management too. The other place I came across was...
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Xodol anyone ever heard of it?Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:09:00 GMTHi guys :)I will try and make this brief...just had my MRI done, as I posted on another post, I have 4 bulging discs, and arthritis. My GP had me on Vicodin 5/500 and Soma. These 2 meds worked very well for me controlling my pain.My problem is this, my GP ref. me to my pain med doc. She put m...
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Can TMJ cause pain in arms & other places?Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:43:00 GMTDoes anyone else, beside having headaches and jaw pain with their tmj, have pain in places such as the arms??i think i may have fibromyalgia and tmj.alsowhat are trigger points and how do i find them and get rid of them??the pain in my arms seems to come on days when i sleep a long time...(i gri...
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CFIDS (general)Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:03:00 GMTLois, I'm facing chronic fatigue as well and have been fighting it for some time. I was also diagnosed with candida in 2002, but am not sure how much of an influence that still bears on me. I was wondering, what is the most effective thing you've done to feel better since you came down...
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Time between surgeries (feet) bunionectomySun, 16 Dec 2007 19:26:00 GMTMaddiesmom,In a recent post you stated you are 3 month's out from sugery on your RT foot and 8 weeks on your LT - if my calculations are correct, that is only 4 weeks in between surgeries. Did you really do your LT foot 4-5 weeks after the first one? And if so, how has it gone? Would you re...
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Questions regarding MRISat, 15 Dec 2007 17:14:00 GMTI just received my MRI results of my c-spine today. I was in an auto accident--front end collision at about 40 mph--I hit another car who had already been hit and was stopped by the point that I impacted that vehicle so I had a pretty hard 'jolt' from the impact. That was at the end...
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WEIGHT/SLEEP CONNECTION ?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:45:00 GMTDear Viewer, We need your opinion regarding how your weight/energy level influences your sleep. Please, take just one minute from your busy schedule to fill out this survey. Here is the link: http://www.************.com/s.asp?A=14301034E5297 This is a strictly non-profit survey that will help me...
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New here have questions pleaseThu, 13 Dec 2007 15:17:00 GMTAbout 3 years ago, I noticed that when I bumped into something with my back, or I leaned too heavily over something, it caused pain, like I was instantly bruised but I wasn't. If anything touches or pushes too hard against my ribs, back, especially the areas under my arms, the pain is inte...
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Does quinine help muscle twitching?Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:28:00 GMTHi. My doctor just prescribed me quinine sulfate for my muscle twitching. Does anyone know if this works, and does it have many side effects? Thanks everyone for your help!...
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Which doctor to see for FM? Rheum./NeurologistSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:43:00 GMTHi there,I think I may have fibromyalgia.Could you please advise me what doctor to see to get a proper and correct diagnosis? I am currently seeing a pain specialist for my neck - I have also been to a orthopedic surgeon (did not like him).I never knew much about FM. Just that I have been havi...
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Hey Donna Kay are you okay? Visit just to update meSat, 15 Dec 2007 01:46:00 GMTHey Donnakay,Just got on the board again for the first time in a few weeks.I did respond to you on your last inquiry to me which is somewhere on the board now.Anyway, I hope you are okay as I know you were feeling unwell and I thought about you as I try to get through too.I wish you the best if...
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Have you heard of Sierra SillMon, 17 Dec 2007 19:44:00 GMTHi,I recently listened to a local radio station that had a Dr. speaking on Sierra Sill.This is an all natural anti-inflamation pill. From what the Dr. said this comes directly from the Sierra Mountains..meaning the ingredients. I have checked out their website & it sounds great. However I would...
Dear Viewer, We need your opinion regarding how your weight/energy level influences your sleep. Please, take just one minute from your busy schedule to fill out this survey. Here is the link: http://www.************.com/s.asp?A=14301034E5297 This is a strictly non-profit survey that will help me...
About 3 years ago, I noticed that when I bumped into something with my back, or I leaned too heavily over something, it caused pain, like I was instantly bruised but I wasn't. If anything touches or pushes too hard against my ribs, back, especially the areas under my arms, the pain is inte...
Hi. My doctor just prescribed me quinine sulfate for my muscle twitching. Does anyone know if this works, and does it have many side effects? Thanks everyone for your help!...
Hi there,I think I may have fibromyalgia.Could you please advise me what doctor to see to get a proper and correct diagnosis? I am currently seeing a pain specialist for my neck - I have also been to a orthopedic surgeon (did not like him).I never knew much about FM. Just that I have been havi...
Hey Donnakay,Just got on the board again for the first time in a few weeks.I did respond to you on your last inquiry to me which is somewhere on the board now.Anyway, I hope you are okay as I know you were feeling unwell and I thought about you as I try to get through too.I wish you the best if...
Hi,I recently listened to a local radio station that had a Dr. speaking on Sierra Sill.This is an all natural anti-inflamation pill. From what the Dr. said this comes directly from the Sierra Mountains..meaning the ingredients. I have checked out their website & it sounds great. However I would...
Hi guys :)I will try and make this brief...just had my MRI done, as I posted on another post, I have 4 bulging discs, and arthritis. My GP had me on Vicodin 5/500 and Soma. These 2 meds worked very well for me controlling my pain.My problem is this, my GP ref. me to my pain med doc. She put m...
Does anyone else, beside having headaches and jaw pain with their tmj, have pain in places such as the arms??i think i may have fibromyalgia and tmj.alsowhat are trigger points and how do i find them and get rid of them??the pain in my arms seems to come on days when i sleep a long time...(i gri...
Lois, I'm facing chronic fatigue as well and have been fighting it for some time. I was also diagnosed with candida in 2002, but am not sure how much of an influence that still bears on me. I was wondering, what is the most effective thing you've done to feel better since you came down...
Maddiesmom,In a recent post you stated you are 3 month's out from sugery on your RT foot and 8 weeks on your LT - if my calculations are correct, that is only 4 weeks in between surgeries. Did you really do your LT foot 4-5 weeks after the first one? And if so, how has it gone? Would you re...