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Reply: Doctor says my neck pain is not FMS?

First if you like your Dr ok but you need a 2nd opinion I would try an orthopedic . In...

Posted by CozyTime

First if you like your Dr ok but you need a 2nd opinion I would try an orthopedic . In my neck I have what's called cervical faucet syndrome. From whiplash age 12 , no seatbelts and no treatment. Rear ended best guess was about 45 mph.my neck made a snapping noise. The right side is the most painful. Like a 24/7 migraine without a tens unit hooked up or LIDODERM patches- they numb like novicaine .

20 mins standing woul be a good day. I have 6 herniated disk the ones in center of back fused together on their own. Seems that's not normal. The other two are base of spine and neck. Told I now have DDD in spine. About a month ago broke a bone in my rt knee. After X-rays they said you have osteo arthritis in both knees. Didn't you notice their swollen the size of your lower thigh?

Ugh no everybody keeps slamming me with steroids and all I see is a 60 lb weight gain! I let them inject needles to reduce swelling and pain. The bone spurs seem to be hitting nerves since then and my legs just wanna give way when they feel like it. I use a cane going out side or around house. It's very painful.

My neck now cracks if Im sitting and turn to look at someone to the side, the popping sound is so loud my husband has heard it.

Very often I hear someone yelling only to find out it's me in pain.

It you went to a hospital type urgent care they could probaly take all the X-rays give you an idea and recommend someone for 2nd opinion I Belive I'll be using some wheeled device in 2yrs at the most. They all ready said unsure when I would have to get knee replacement but I would no question. Scares me.

If they start talking about surgery on neck or back get a 3rd opinion and read the back group here. Not pretty.

Take care let us know what you find out. Oh yes wear the most supportive shoes you can. I've bought Alegria which you can put your own orthotic inside. Cute shoes. Don't look like those types of shoes. Some Clark's and Privo- I think I'm really tired- do tennis shoes. I'm really pulling for you. Hope I've helped and your not aloneView Thread

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Reply: A Poet's Loss of Words

Dakota, glad to see you showing up more. Hope your hanging in there the best you can. If...

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I like Angels idea of singing. We know it helps people who suffer from a stutter and...

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XPERKY I'm going to try and remember a simply, ha ha, word and try your method. I get so...

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Mine started out the norm with gerber daisies one of my favorites. Then off to the eye Dr...

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Reply: How has this diagnosis affected work?

Brother let me try again. They dialated my eyes to chk the cataracs. Finally!! Sorry...

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Jdhnay25-- my reply was meant for you . I hit the wrong reply button. What can I say I...

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Reply: How has this diagnosis affected work?

I was a corporate travel agent and meeting planner. I would plan the meetings all over the...

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Reply: So tired of all the painand fatigue!

Hi Kararush, I'm sorry your having such a bad spell. We all understand the need to vent or...

Posted by CozyTime

Hi Kararush, I'm sorry your having such a bad spell. We all understand the need to vent or seek information

Have your Dr , if he hasn't, chk your thyroid, vit B 12 and hormone levels. If your on thyroid Meds have him run the test to see if your body is absorbing it. I failed that test when they made a switch. I was so tired. Terrible! Many of us have CFS. That came first for me.

Like a mono I couldn't shake. I swear just those two make me wanna wrap up in a heated blanket I'm so tired I can't stay awake and I hurt bad with the snow and cold weather.

If your seeing a specialist ask them about CFS & CFID. TYPE INTO A SEARCH ENGINE AND YOU'LL GET GOOD INFO. You may hav this also. I do weekly B12 shots. Easy to do and give me about a two day boost.

I've been fighting so long I've almost forgotten how long but at minimum 15yrs. I have a handicap tag which really helps for Dr visits or trying to grocery shop. Easy to get. Some states have the form on line to print off or go to the DMV. I filled out everything I could so I just needed his sig. Seems they -Drs- have trouble doing anything extra these days.

Look in the tip section on the rt side. At the bottom you'll see " more". Someone made a list of some sites. I didn't see any hawking Meds. That gets my goat big time.

I've already forgotten which muscle relaxer your trying that's making you too sleepy. Could just be you have long days. Ask for an extended release one. I think FLEXERIL has one that goes by a different name. Anyway you could call your drug store for the name. Started with an "A".

You could also ask you Dr to let you try a med for sleep disorders. It's called NUVIGIL Will clear the fog from your mind and you can remember things

. I don't take it daily though it's written that way. I just want it to keep working when I need it bad!!!

Just read tonight they've found a P tracer (whatever that means) in our bodies. A tracer. Have to finish reading then I'll post it.

Take care my thoughts are with you !

""If I tell you my problems it's because I TRUST you with my feelings . Please know I'm not whining I just need to share the burden and talking can lighten this load. I ask for nothing in return , but a hug would be such comfort.""

Take care all.View Thread

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Reply: TGIF****2/10/2012 ****ROLL CALL...NEW MEMBERS TOO*...

Thanks Angel. Dana is doing so good. The stones in her bladder were more then 1/4" across....

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