Oh my aching everything...

May 26, 2009

Hi all, I need some advice.

Aside from PF, So far I have not been diagnosed with any Auto Immune Disease or

Connective Tissue Dissorders. My Rhuematoid Factor is " only slightly elevated. "

Over the years I've had joint pain on and off, usually in my hands. And one very

odd symptom...I can tell (without a themometer) when I have a fever because of a

burning pain I get in my wrists. Lately, my joint pain has gotten much worse,

more often (almost every day,) and involves more than just my hands now. It's

happening in EVERY joint. I'll be getting more blood work done soon to include

checking rha, ana, etc... I was taking Naproxen for it, ran out and have been

taking Aleve which does help. The only problem with taking Aleve and Naproxen is

that it's an NSAID. NSAID's can be dangerous if taken too often while on I'm on

Cymbalta for depression.

In addition I have the usual pain in my ribs and chest muscles from breathing

and coughing. This pain I'm able to take the edge off with my prescription of

Hycodan. I go through a bottle every 3 1/2 weeks being careful to take only the

prescribed amount. I try to only take it when the pain is unbearable which is at

least once a day. There are some days I've had to take it 3 x.

Just when you thought I was done.... I have scholiosis in my upper back and a

degenerative disc in my lower back. There is no pain releaver that works on my

lower back. I've learned I can be more comfortable using Glucosamine,

Chondroitin and doing different stretches.

Thankfully I haven't had any migraines lately.

I'm just so tired of being in pain.I've already asked for the bloodwork I

mentioned before in hopes of some sort of answer. I feel like I'm all out of

choices other than asking the doctor for yet another RX.If anyone has exercies,

stretches, vitamins, or even a tribal fire dance that has helped you I'm open

for suggestion.

33 FL

IPF dx 1/06

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