Re: Intro and request for some tips

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen!

You need to see the dr. so you can start treating your issues and bring you some

relief! I know it's scary, but if you have fibro, it won't go away by not

seeing a dr.. Also, you need a referral to see a pain specialist. And there

are lots of meds out there that could help you! So, take a deep breath and make

the appt.

We have all been discussing mattresses and mattress toppers the past week. I

really like the mattress topper that Costco sells. I had it on my grandmothers

bed who had severe pain issues and it really helped her. Now I have one on each

of my children's beds. They are extremely comfortable. Another member,

from AZ, just bought one so maybe she'll tell you how it's working for her. I

think she put it on her bed last night. So, hopefully she had a great nights

sleep!

Jill

Intro and request for some tips

Hello all!!

My name is Jenn and I live in KY. I'm 33 years old. I feel like

I'm 70. I do not know yet if I have Fibromyalgia, but my

grandmother on dad's side had it. My mother has muscular Lupus and

my aunts have/had Systemic Lupus. I am planning to call and set up

an appointment with a doctor today and I am scared. I want to put

it off, but I know thats not going to get me any closer to some

answers and help.

I haven't seen a doctor in several years as I do not have

insurance. The doc I think I will see is my mothers doctor, so I

think he will listen to me, plus he has the family history at least

on mom's side. ;^) I wonder if I should just go to a pain clinic

because right now I think I could use a big fat shot of morphine

into my neck.

I was wondering if any of you have used mattress tops to help with

the pain? I mean I wake up every morning in so much pain in my

shoulders and neck. It didnt used to be this way but it is steadily

getting worse. Is there anything you use that has helped?

Thanks for letting me in to the group, and thanks in advance for any

advice!

Jenn

[Guest guest]

Hello, Jenn.

Try not to be scared. Having a diagnosis is the first step to getting treatment

and then relief from the symptoms. At least the doctor has experience with

Fibro because of your Mom. That's probably a good thing.

As for mattress toppers, I have three 4-inch memory foam toppers on a wooden

platform as a mattress...Works great...No pressure on my pressure points.

Take care.

J in East Northcentral Minnesota

http://sisypheanranch.blogspot.com/

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.'

Intro and request for some tips

Hello all!!

My name is Jenn and I live in KY. I'm 33 years old. I feel like

I'm 70. I do not know yet if I have Fibromyalgia, but my

grandmother on dad's side had it. My mother has muscular Lupus and

my aunts have/had Systemic Lupus. I am planning to call and set up

an appointment with a doctor today and I am scared. I want to put

it off, but I know thats not going to get me any closer to some

answers and help.

I haven't seen a doctor in several years as I do not have

insurance. The doc I think I will see is my mothers doctor, so I

think he will listen to me, plus he has the family history at least

on mom's side. ;^) I wonder if I should just go to a pain clinic

because right now I think I could use a big fat shot of morphine

into my neck.

I was wondering if any of you have used mattress tops to help with

the pain? I mean I wake up every morning in so much pain in my

shoulders and neck. It didnt used to be this way but it is steadily

getting worse. Is there anything you use that has helped?

Thanks for letting me in to the group, and thanks in advance for any

advice!

Jenn

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jenn,

I'm glad you found us...it's a great group of people.

Hugs,

/Mi

Intro and request for some tips

Hello all!!

My name is Jenn and I live in KY. I'm 33 years old. I feel like

I'm 70. I do not know yet if I have Fibromyalgia, but my

grandmother on dad's side had it. My mother has muscular Lupus and

my aunts have/had Systemic Lupus. I am planning to call and set up

an appointment with a doctor today and I am scared. I want to put

it off, but I know thats not going to get me any closer to some

answers and help.

I haven't seen a doctor in several years as I do not have

insurance. The doc I think I will see is my mothers doctor, so I

think he will listen to me, plus he has the family history at least

on mom's side. ;^) I wonder if I should just go to a pain clinic

because right now I think I could use a big fat shot of morphine

into my neck.

I was wondering if any of you have used mattress tops to help with

the pain? I mean I wake up every morning in so much pain in my

shoulders and neck. It didnt used to be this way but it is steadily

getting worse. Is there anything you use that has helped?

Thanks for letting me in to the group, and thanks in advance for any

advice!

Jenn