Re: New Here/Patti

[Guest guest]

Welcome Patti. It's a pleasure to have you here in our FaMily. The best thing

about the group is that you know you're not alone anymore. I'm sorry to hear

that you have the added stress of your DH's illness to deal with. That has to

be so hard. Well, know that we are here to answer your questions or listen to

you vent anytime. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

Good Morning,

I am new to your group. My name is Patti and I am from Liverpool,NY. I have

fms/myofascial pain complex. It has been about 10 years for me. I am 55 years

old. I take skalaxin for muscle spasms. I take

celebrex for my all over body arthritis. I have had cervical spine surgery for

the stenosis. I also have a plate in my front neck that covers 3 levels. I

also go to water therapy and message therapy. I also use Sombra, a message

lotion that has a anti-inflammatory and it is all natural herbs. The PT people

use it in their office so they let me buy it from them. It isn't sold in

stores. They sell the jar for $11. It last quite awhile.

My hardest thing is I have to do everything around our home becasue my hubby

has ALS, Lou Gehrigs disease. He is 43 and has upper limb weakness. He doesn't

have the strength to even lift his arms pat his

waist. HIs legs are weakening also. He is still amazingly working full time.

He works in a office with many wonderful people that help him. He uses a

bluetooth for phones and a voice activator software

for typing. He won't be able to work at the office to much longer. Once he

can no longer go to the mens room on his own. Then he can work from home until

the disease stops him. It has been 3 years. I am telling you this so you'll

know why I do it all even when I just

want to sit down and cry of pain. I have no choice. I take ambien for sleep.

If I don't sleep at least 5 good hours I suffer all day. I have read many of

the post and see that I am not alone!!

I hope you all have a wonderful day

Patti