Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi Chris! I'm sorry to hear about the chstochondritis. Isn't that what used to be called " Devil's grip " ? Anything with a name like that can't be fun. Does your doc do any kind of breathing treatments or inhaled steriods to treat the inflammation in your chest? [ ] In Pain Hey everyone..it' s Chris. I've posted a couple of times in here. My main problem is fibro pain. It is in my chest area along with Costochondritis. I am in recovery and can't take any narcotic pain pills. I am on Lyrica. Cymbalta, Flexeril, and Prednisone, but none are working. The cold weather and rain are murderously painful times. I'm fine first thing in the morning after I sleep a few hours, but then the pain slowly gets worse as the day goes on. My rhuemy is supposed to increase my Lyrica next week. If anyone knows of anything else that works for them please let me know. God Bless, Chris ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Just read your post. I am in almost the same situation. Only I wake now most morn. in pain and have to take pills before I even get up now. That must be real painfull being in your chest. My fibro pain started lower back few yrs ago., now it is in neck, shoulders. knees, and hurt most everywhere on entire body last couple months. I don't know if it will help. but I was on flexeril, and changed to carispodol now taking x3 day, and that has helped as I can't take predisone so no relief for me as sounds like by reading others it has been a real help, though I know the long term trouble it can cause?? Talking about murderous pain though, boy u aren't kidding, I was on Efexer up until Oct. again side effects caused D/C, I believe that was the most helpfull since then I can not get out of pain, can not get out of bed without help alot of time, and once moving am afraid to sit again as get pain with each step again. Have u tried swimming at pool? I did accupunture, and that was great, if affordable would go back.. Hope your able to find something. Hamilton <hammy412000@...> wrote: Hey everyone..it's Chris. I've posted a couple of times in here. My main problem is fibro pain. It is in my chest area along with Costochondritis. I am in recovery and can't take any narcotic pain pills. I am on Lyrica. Cymbalta, Flexeril, and Prednisone, but none are working. The cold weather and rain are murderously painful times. I'm fine first thing in the morning after I sleep a few hours, but then the pain slowly gets worse as the day goes on. My rhuemy is supposed to increase my Lyrica next week. If anyone knows of anything else that works for them please let me know. God Bless, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi Chris! I am so sorry you are suffering with your FMS. Are you able to take Ultram? It is for pain but from what I understand is not a narcotic. When my FMS was first diagnosed, I tried taking it and it did nothing. Now I am taking Ultram ER and it seems to help some. I also take Lunesta for sleep. I used to only sleep 2 to 3 hours a night. I still have nights where I do not get a full eight hours but the Lunesta has improved my sleep immensely. --- Hamilton <hammy412000@...> wrote: > Hey everyone..it's Chris. I've posted a couple of > times in here. My > main problem is fibro pain. It is in my chest area > along with > Costochondritis. I am in recovery and can't take any > narcotic pain > pills. I am on Lyrica. Cymbalta, Flexeril, and > Prednisone, but none > are working. The cold weather and rain are > murderously painful times. > I'm fine first thing in the morning after I sleep a > few hours, but > then the pain slowly gets worse as the day goes on. > My rhuemy is > supposed to increase my Lyrica next week. If anyone > knows of anything > else that works for them please let me know. > > God Bless, > Chris > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 > Hey everyone..it's Chris. I've posted a couple of times in here. My > main problem is fibro pain. It is in my chest area along with > Costochondritis. I am in recovery and can't take any narcotic pain > pills. I am on Lyrica. Cymbalta, Flexeril, and Prednisone, but none > are working. The cold weather and rain are murderously painful times. > I'm fine first thing in the morning after I sleep a few hours, but > then the pain slowly gets worse as the day goes on. My rhuemy is > supposed to increase my Lyrica next week. If anyone knows of anything > else that works for them please let me know. > > God Bless, > Chris > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I have a lot of pain in the area of my sternum, due to OA and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. My rheumy gave me Lidocaine patches which help me quite a bit. I also find heat helps, like a hot shower. Baths don't do it, because it's so hard to get that area in the water, but my condo complex has a Jacuzzi which is heaven! My hubby says he can always tell when my chest is hurting because I sit with a cup of hot tea held against my sternum! My rheumy put me on Lyrica right before Christmas, and doubled my dose last week. The Lyrica helps as much as anything I've used in the last couple of years, except maybe MTX and Humira. Certainly more than any of the pain meds! On Feb 5, 2008 10:56 AM, Hamilton <hammy412000@...> wrote: > > > > > > > Hey everyone..it's Chris. I've posted a couple of times in here. My > main problem is fibro pain. It is in my chest area along with > Costochondritis. I am in recovery and can't take any narcotic pain > pills. I am on Lyrica. Cymbalta, Flexeril, and Prednisone, but none > are working. The cold weather and rain are murderously painful times. > I'm fine first thing in the morning after I sleep a few hours, but > then the pain slowly gets worse as the day goes on. My rhuemy is > supposed to increase my Lyrica next week. If anyone knows of anything > else that works for them please let me know. > > God Bless, > Chris > -- South Pasadena, CA / Lilydale, MN You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986 M. Schulz - " All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Here's a little info on Ultram which is addictive, but " mildly " so. If you can take something non-addictive its better but if it makes your life significantly better when other things don't then you need it. Sorry for the yellow highlights. I don't know how to get rid of them. ez Source: http://www.drugs.com/ultram.html Ultram Generic Name: tramadol (TRAM a dol) Brand Names: Ultram, Ultram ER What is Ultram?display_ad(3); Ultram is a narcotic-like pain reliever. Ultram is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Ultram extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock. Ultram may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about Ultram? You should not take Ultram if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 , you could call the rheumatologist's office and ask to be put on their cancellation list. Maybe someone will cancel and you could get in sooner. When I was in your predicament, I googled and found an email address for the rheumy that I had an appointment with, but not soon. He emailed back and said that he was going to get me in sooner. And he did. Can't your GP prescribe something for you in the meantime? Sue On Mar 19, 2011, at 11:09 AM, julie26@... wrote: > I am still waiting to see the rheumatologist and I am in pain. > Is there anything I can do or take to help with the swelling and > pain in my hands and feet? My GP said my RF was 110, but sed rate > and c protien were normal. At that time just my finger was swollen. > That was over three weeks ago and the pain has just gotten worst and > spread to my thumbs and other fingers. I feel helpless and don't > know what to expect or to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 When my GP called to tell me that my RA factor and sed rate were really elevated and that I definitely had RA and that it would take a couple of weeks for me to get into the rheumatologist he asked how I was doing and I told him things had gone downhill since I had been in to see him 2 days earlier and he immediately called me in a decadron dose pack which is a 2 week decreasing dose of decadron. In 3 days I was feeling so much better that I was helping cater a rehearsal dinner as if nothing was wrong. Call your GP and ask for something. linda ________________________________ From: Amy <pikesridge@...> Toca: Sent: Sat, March 19, 2011 12:51:13 PM Subject: [ ] Re: In Pain > > I am still waiting to see the rheumatologist and I am in pain. > Is there anything I can do or take to help with the swelling and pain in my >hands and feet? My GP said my RF was 110, but sed rate and c protien were >normal. At that time just my finger was swollen. That was over three weeks ago >and the pain has just gotten worst and spread to my thumbs and other fingers. I >feel helpless and don't know what to expect or to do. Any help would be greatly >appreciated! > , Can't your GP help you? Mine gave me celebrex and it helped a little. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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