Re: Pain in lower front legs

January 3, 2008

Girlsaylor,

There was a time when I thought I was going insane also...and I am so glad I

was finally diagnosed.

I was on Ultram, and went to Tramadol and I actually prefer the tramadol

over the Ultram. I got more relief from it. And it being cheaper, that was a

huge plus also.

The leg deal...so many nights I have laid in bed, and kicked, trashed around

jerked, rubbed, moved, rolled...you get the picture. The only thing that

would give me some relief, was to get out of bed and walk around...and as

soon as I laid back down, the battle began again.

The achey feet...one of the ladies here suggested I wear Crocs or some cushy

type shoes...and I cant remember who it was...but THANK YOU!! I slip my

Crocs on everytime I walk around the house, and let me tell you, the

stabbing in my heels hasnt stopped, but its bareable, and I can do things I

need to do.

I am so glad I found this group...of caring, loving, nurturing people. They

have made a difference in my life, whether they know it or not. By my coming

on here, and talking--venting--conversing....my life feels much " fuller " .

Blessings to one and all...

K.

-- Pain in lower front legs

I have been having a time of it trying to get through all the posts

here, so patience please. I don't know how you all do it.

Anyhow, I am so relieved to read of the various types of pain others

with FM suffer from. I too have episodes where the muscles/tendons of

my lower legs just scream for relief. I never told a soul, as I have so

much wrong with me already that I don't get any understanding from a

soul for the pain I suffer. Wow, I feel validated, here at least.

I do not currently have a rheumy, and just get ultram from my primary

care doc for the pain. As we all know, it sometimes helps and sometimes

does not help. Doc gave me the extended release form in a few samples

and it works better than the regular for me, but my insurance copay is

$50 for it, while I can get the tramadol for $5 copay at KMart. With

all my meds, I can't afford very many of the $50 scripts, and some of

mine don't have a generic form as yet, or my insurance won't cover it.

It helps just knowing that I'm not crazy, that this pain is real and

not imagined. I mean, how could all these people have the same aches

and pains in the same places. It's been tough recently with my feet

feeling so painful. Now I know my complaints aren't in my head. They're

real, as real as the pain in my degenerating hip and knees.

girlsaylor

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list

as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your

dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well

as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

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4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at

the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take

something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things

that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even

though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple

illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.

January 3, 2008

Ultram and Tramadol are one in the same. I believe Tranadol is the generic for

ultram.

RAB

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Pain in lower front legs