Guest guest Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Anytime I read a paragraph that says " these past few days " I wonder if there is something else. It can be something as simple as a twisting motion we made in bed or in the recliner or on the sofa. However, it can be other things too. If you experience a change like that, I'd always see the doctor. If he says just normal then fine. Can you press externally on the pain spots and replicate the pain? If so, its generally muscle or something other than internal organ. How long does the pain last when it occurs? Do see your doctor quickly because as I said a pain like you describe can be simple like something we did in our sleep but it could also be serious like blood clots. A change from our norm, whatever our norm is, merits a doctor's trip. I would have suggested cold weather as part of it but see you're in Florida. I know I'm feeling some additional little pulls right now with not getting out as much combined with the cold. > > I only have my own experience to judge by right now.I assume that > others wit IPF have pain and soreness in the chest, ribs, and > abdominal muscles as I do daily. > > For the past few years I've tried managing my pain by taking Tesalin > Pearls, Hycodan, and trying hard to be the " obedient patient. " Until > recently all that I was doing seemed to somewhat work. The past few > days nothing I do seems to be enough to even take the edge off. I'm > getting very little sleep because of it. > > I haven't had any changes in my sats, body temp, or cough. My heart > rate stays ok until the pain increases. > > Does anyone else hurt like this? If so... first, let me say " I'm so > sorry!.. then, What do you do to help the pain? > > I know that if it keeps going like this I will surely be calling the > Doc. In the mean time I would like to know what you guys and gals do > to help yourself. > > Thanks in advance! > B/FL > IPF/ILD official dx 01/06 > syptoms since early childhood > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 i do not have any pain in the chest, ribs or abdominal muscles from IPF. pain was not one of the symptoms of my disease call your doctor about the pain, ASAP Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania Donate Life Subject: Need Your InputTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 12:24 AM I only have my own experience to judge by right now.I assume that others wit IPF have pain and soreness in the chest, ribs, and abdominal muscles as I do daily. For the past few years I've tried managing my pain by taking Tesalin Pearls, Hycodan, and trying hard to be the "obedient patient." Until recently all that I was doing seemed to somewhat work. The past few days nothing I do seems to be enough to even take the edge off. I'm getting very little sleep because of it. I haven't had any changes in my sats, body temp, or cough. My heart rate stays ok until the pain increases. Does anyone else hurt like this? If so... first, let me say "I'm so sorry!.. then, What do you do to help the pain?I know that if it keeps going like this I will surely be calling the Doc. In the mean time I would like to know what you guys and gals do to help yourself.Thanks in advance! B/FLIPF/ILD official dx 01/06syptoms since early childhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 , I have found a heating pad works. I used it last week when I had such a hard, nonstop cough. Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida, IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." I only have my own experience to judge by right now.I assume that others wit IPF have pain and soreness in the chest, ribs, and abdominal muscles as I do daily. For the past few years I've tried managing my pain by taking Tesalin Pearls, Hycodan, and trying hard to be the "obedient patient." Until recently all that I was doing seemed to somewhat work. The past few days nothing I do seems to be enough to even take the edge off. I'm getting very little sleep because of it. I haven't had any changes in my sats, body temp, or cough. My heart rate stays ok until the pain increases. Does anyone else hurt like this? If so... first, let me say "I'm so sorry!.. then, What do you do to help the pain?I know that if it keeps going like this I will surely be calling the Doc. In the mean time I would like to know what you guys and gals do to help yourself.Thanks in advance! B/FLIPF/ILD official dx 01/06syptoms since early childhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 ...I will presume you have already been checked out for Fibromyalgia/Arthritis. Two things that give me pain daily. I'm allergic to any NSAID, and most pain meds but I'm still on a pain pill...1 3x/day. I've run the gamut clear up and through the pain patch but the allergies/side effects I couldn't tolerate any longer. Can't tolerate the pain either w/o something. So this is now my bottom line...3 a day. I will NOT do more. I do think I will have to request a delayed release pill. There is simply not enough pain control in about the 1.5 hr. the ~regular~ one works in a 4 hr. period before the next one. I do understand your situation. I wake at night hurting too so I know the sleeping pattern. I'm sorry . I've never thought of IPF being a "cause" of pain.....Hmmmmm. Sher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Need Your Input I only have my own experience to judge by right now.I assume that others wit IPF have pain and soreness in the chest, ribs, and abdominal muscles as I do daily. For the past few years I've tried managing my pain by taking Tesalin Pearls, Hycodan, and trying hard to be the "obedient patient." Until recently all that I was doing seemed to somewhat work. The past few days nothing I do seems to be enough to even take the edge off. I'm getting very little sleep because of it. I haven't had any changes in my sats, body temp, or cough. My heart rate stays ok until the pain increases. Does anyone else hurt like this? If so... first, let me say "I'm so sorry!.. then, What do you do to help the pain?I know that if it keeps going like this I will surely be calling the Doc. In the mean time I would like to know what you guys and gals do to help yourself.Thanks in advance! B/FLIPF/ILD official dx 01/06syptoms since early childhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 , Yes, I occasionally have chest and rib soreness from the coughing attacks. I use warm compresses, heating pads, sometimes even the arthritis rub- ons even if the odor is a problem. I've recently tried the Thermacare heat pads that are one use and have no odor and last 8 hours. I only take Tylenol for pain ,nothing stronger agrees with me. I hope this helps. Others will give you more suggestions. And then call the doc! Z fibriotic NSIP/05 Z 64, fibriotic NSIP/o5/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower hunnybunnybinky wrote: I only have my own experience to judge by right now.I assume that others wit IPF have pain and soreness in the chest, ribs, and abdominal muscles as I do daily. For the past few years I've tried managing my pain by taking Tesalin Pearls, Hycodan, and trying hard to be the "obedient patient." Until recently all that I was doing seemed to somewhat work. The past few days nothing I do seems to be enough to even take the edge off. I'm getting very little sleep because of it. I haven't had any changes in my sats, body temp, or cough. My heart rate stays ok until the pain increases. Does anyone else hurt like this? If so... first, let me say "I'm so sorry!.. then, What do you do to help the pain? I know that if it keeps going like this I will surely be calling the Doc. In the mean time I would like to know what you guys and gals do to help yourself. Thanks in advance! B/FL IPF/ILD official dx 01/06 syptoms since early childhood No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.0/1863 - Release Date: 12/24/2008 11:49 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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