Re: Bone Pains... Suggestions?

January 2, 2008

Thanks, Jennie & Debra. I do drink a lot of water, so I think the

hydration isn't a problem. My doctor has advised for me to take up to

800mgs. of ibuprofen every 4 hours for the pain. I do take the IB, but

I can't take it on an empty stomach (it makes my stomach cramp)and

eating every four hours is a bit of a problem. I get easily nauseated,

and when the pain gets really bad I actually vomit, which does no

good! Anyhow, I take the IB when I eat. Sometimes, though, I don't

even feel like eating so I wind up sipping on herbal tea and choking

down saltines. I guess the nausea thing is a whole other complication

in and of itself. I'm just a mess!

Thanks so much for your input!

Love from Mardi

January 2, 2008

Glucosamine/condroitin with msm is helpful for that as well. deb is right.

anti-immfammatories help that type of pain if you can take them. I am allergic

unfortunately.

debra van ness wrote: Mardi, if you believe it

is actual bone pain.... the only thing that helps that is Ibuprofen. I know this

only because I use to be a hospice nurse and that is what I was taught. Patients

who had cancer which spread to the bones were told that Ibuprofen was the only

thing that helps with that. I really don't know why. You might try it.

hugs,

Debra V.

Mardi wrote:

My sister and I both have FMS, though she was diagnosed six years ago.

Since it turned cold & rainy here in SC I have noticed my bones aching

unmercifully! She says it happens to her, but so rarely it doesn't

phase her. This has been an on-going problem for me for years

(apparently I've had FMS for ages & looking over the " early onset "

posts maybe even since childhood!) and I have yet to find ANYthing to

really relieve the pain. I'm on Cymbalta which eases the daily aches &

even helps me sleep. However, when I get stressed or the weather

changes the FMS flares & I just can't manage the pains. It's not

really joint or muscular, but the actual bones. Any suggestions?

Thanks, y'all!

Love from Mardi

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