Hello I went to the rhumy today

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He of course asked all the questions. Physical therapy and he gave a rx for

zanaflex and more blood work. He said I had all the tender points.

DUHHHHH I already knew that. Well then he said something about Sjogrens

syndrome. Told me to look it up on the computer because he didn't have any

pamplets left.

Has any one heard of that?

How about the zanaflex, has anyone taken this before?

And pt has any one done that?

I am only suppose to take quarter of a pill of the zanaflex to go to bed.

Thanks for all the info I know you guys will give me.

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> How about the zanaflex, has anyone taken this before?

My wife has taken zanaflex for about five years. She was on soma

before that. Zanaflex is better for her as a muscle relaxer because

it does not cause as much water retention, especially in her

fingers. Also, it does not cause as much drowsiness during the day.

It was developed especially for those with muscle damage because of

spinal injuries.

She now takes 50 mg., three times a day. If she misses a few doses,

her muscles start to tighten, especially in her neck.

By the way, please be careful of physical therapy. Listen to your

body's warning system. If it feels as though it is doing more harm

than good, especially over the day or two following a session, it

probably is. My wife and grandmother are both as active as they are

able. They both have had set backs when they allowed themselves to

be pushed beyond their limits.

Jerry

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---Jerry wrote -

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> By the way, please be careful of physical therapy. Listen to your

> body's warning system. If it feels as though it is doing more harm

> than good, especially over the day or two following a session, it

> probably is.

>

Jerry-

I agree with you here.

I had two experiences with physical therapy, one before my much needed required

surgery and one after, with two different physical therapy companies/therapists.

The one before only aggravated the condition, increased pain and I stopped

treatment, went to the last physical therapy appointment and informed the

physical therapist that my pain had increased and I wouldn't be coming anymore

after which the physical therapist informed my doctor.

However, after I had my surgery, had been bedridden for almost a

year, in order to start moving again, my physical therapist was a

godsend.

All along this treatment, I was constantly told, if something hurts, don't do

it. I was only to move and perform as was comfortable and if I felt able by

working at it. As soon as it moved into pain, I was to stop.

I imagine there are really good physical therapists and a few bad ones.

in Oregon

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Well then he said something about Sjogrens syndrome. Told me to

look it up on the computer because he didn't have any pamplets left.

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> Has any one heard of that?

You can find the information by going to www.WebMD.com . The have a

good sized information on Sjogrens Syndrome.