Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 cherylhcmba wrote: > at least I will probably not need cortisone injections. I think I > would refuse those until trying alternative methods. I read that > weakens the tendons pretty quickly. Hi Cheryl, That's not all cortisone weakens. Cortisone is an artificial form of the stress hormone cortisol. It's effects include blocking the entire immune system, converting muscle to sugar (to be dumped as fat), leaching calcium from bones, damaging brain tissue, and other effects. If it were up to me I would ban the use of cortisone and other catabolic steroids except for use in 's disease (a disease where there is not even the minimum necessary natural cortisol produced.) No other drug does more harm or is harder to reverse in terms of damage caused - especially to the immune system. It's the same in other species too. I work mostly with cats and when a case comes to me after the vet did not know what to do, so shot it full of steroids - it has much less than 50% the chance of survival of other cases of equally severe illness. Practically any other drug can be countered to a large extent, but the cortisone/steroid damage to the immune system is not that way. Thanks also for mentioning to > avoid edema (wheat for me). Makes good sense and will give me > another incentive to stay away from that important avoid. It can be really difficult I find. Some of my friends try hard to accommodate me and decide that a couple tablespoons of pasta bits for thickening is not relevant. But I find even a tiny bit is very relevant. Eating with friends whose feelings matter a lot, makes it less easy to stick to a diet. It's not like an allergy where people DO generally understand a health adverse effect - even though the effect of the wheat may well be just as severe, if less immediately visible. > Then of course I usually lug a > grocery bag of foods to make lunches, since I have access to a large > refrigerator here. What you need is perhaps a stylish luggage carrier that folds up, and a few bungee cords to hold the grocery bags on there. Works for me. They come in different weights and capacities. Don't go for a 150 lb job designed for major suitcases, as the carrier will itself be heavy then - just get the lightest thing for the job. > I have a gel wrist pad, but our company has the working scientist > concept where your office is in a lab, so it's extremely unergonomic, Oh I sympathize. That's not great as everyone is a different height and the benches only suit one height of person, not the majority. > but some things the robot just can't do, like tilt a plate and aim a > tip to the corner to completely aspirate a sample. Hmm - that would need more advanced programming and set-up :-))) Is it such valuable stuff that you need to aspirate all or can several left over bits be assembled together for the robot. Silly question - you will have looked at this from several angles already. It's not fun when earning a living requires such adverse ergonomics. Namaste, Irene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. P.O.Box 4703, Spokane, WA 99220-0703. http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html Veterinary Homeopath and Feline Information Counsellor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 In a message dated 9/6/2004 10:52:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cherylhcmba@... writes: Aleve, ibuprofren and newer cox-2 inhibitors are not so tough on the stomach as aspirin But aren't they harder on the liver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Aleve, ibuprofren and newer cox-2 inhibitors are not so tough on the stomach as aspirin, but O's are particularly sensitive and should avoid long term use especially. The Bextra that I was prescribed has a 1% rate of gastrointestinal bleeds after just 3 months of use, that continues to rise with longer use. The %age is probably higher in Os. GI bleeds are serious, can require multiple blood transfusions. I would at least take some things to promote stomach and intestinal health, like probiotics, DGL licorice, bladderwrack, L-glutamine and the like. The suggestions everyone has given me for tendonitis would probably benefit you as well, maybe reduce your need for Aleve at least. Look at the anti-inflammation protocol at www.dadamo.com for supplement suggestions as well as the string about tendonitis here. There will be a new NAP product soon with the Boswellia mentions. I expect an update of the protocols when that comes out. Cheryl > > > > Well, I just got off all drugs, now my doctor has given me > > Bextra, a > > > > cox-2 inhibitor, for tendonitis in my shoulders. I'll try it, > > but > > > > I'm already looking at bromelain and possibly glucosamine > > sulphate as > > > > alternative treatments. I'm sure this will be at least a > > recurring > > > > problem if not chronic. Any success stories out there with > > treating > > > > similar problems? > > > > > > I have treated my own tendonitis with homeopathy, but diet also > > helps. > > > Avoid anything that causes you edema, add in more potassium to help. > > > Your idea of alternatives to drugs for cox-2 inhibitors is one > > I > > > like. I posted a few natural cox-2 inhibitors in a recent post > > here. > > > (9-2-04), I'll quote it here: > > > [if you are looking for cox-2 (prostaglandin-)inhibitors other than > > > drugs, there are several options along with substituting good > > > prostaglandins in fish oil: > > > Green tea, turmeric (contains curcumin), polygonum cuspidaturn (aka > > hu > > > zhang), and ginger extract (for example Zinaxin). > > > Zinaxin is really good as it has a coating to get past the stomach > > and > > > acts where you need it.] > > > > > > Fish oil helps as it replaces the inflammatory prostaglandin > > (which is > > > why you take the cox-2 inhibitor) with a couple of anti- > > inflammatory > > > ones. Natural source of bromelain is pineapple/juice. > > > > > > Hope it's better soon. It helps to rest an injured tendon, don't > > use it > > > a while :-) > > > Namaste, > > > Irene > > > -- > > > Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. > > > P.O.Box 4703, Spokane, WA 99220-0703. > > > http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html > > > Veterinary Homeopath and Feline Information Counsellor. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Yes, I work for a pharmaceutical company. People would be surprised that even drops in the eye can have effects in the whole body. The luggage carrier is also a good idea. I see ladies using those probably because of my same problem. The aspirating problem is not to save everything, but to remove everything from the cell monolayers. You could probably add a wash step, but the things I'm doing right now require a very short exposure, so the extra time while washing would alter the desired exposure. I've told the company they could add lift that would tilt the whole platform to accomplish what I need. It can aim for a corner pretty well. > > at least I will probably not need cortisone injections. I think I > > would refuse those until trying alternative methods. I read that > > weakens the tendons pretty quickly. > > Hi Cheryl, > That's not all cortisone weakens. Cortisone is an artificial form of the > stress hormone cortisol. It's effects include blocking the entire immune > system, converting muscle to sugar (to be dumped as fat), leaching > calcium from bones, damaging brain tissue, and other effects. > If it were up to me I would ban the use of cortisone and other > catabolic steroids except for use in 's disease (a disease where > there is not even the minimum necessary natural cortisol produced.) > No other drug does more harm or is harder to reverse in terms of > damage caused - especially to the immune system. > It's the same in other species too. I work mostly with cats and > when a case comes to me after the vet did not know what to do, so shot > it full of steroids - it has much less than 50% the chance of survival > of other cases of equally severe illness. Practically any other drug can > be countered to a large extent, but the cortisone/steroid damage to the > immune system is not that way. > > Thanks also for mentioning to > > avoid edema (wheat for me). Makes good sense and will give me > > another incentive to stay away from that important avoid. > > It can be really difficult I find. Some of my friends try hard to > accommodate me and decide that a couple tablespoons of pasta bits for > thickening is not relevant. But I find even a tiny bit is very relevant. > Eating with friends whose feelings matter a lot, makes it less easy to > stick to a diet. It's not like an allergy where people DO generally > understand a health adverse effect - even though the effect of the wheat > may well be just as severe, if less immediately visible. > > > Then of course I usually lug a > > grocery bag of foods to make lunches, since I have access to a large > > refrigerator here. > > What you need is perhaps a stylish luggage carrier that folds up, and a > few bungee cords to hold the grocery bags on there. Works for me. They > come in different weights and capacities. Don't go for a 150 lb job > designed for major suitcases, as the carrier will itself be heavy then - > just get the lightest thing for the job. > > > I have a gel wrist pad, but our company has the working scientist > > concept where your office is in a lab, so it's extremely unergonomic, > > Oh I sympathize. That's not great as everyone is a different height and > the benches only suit one height of person, not the majority. > > > but some things the robot just can't do, like tilt a plate and aim a > > tip to the corner to completely aspirate a sample. > > Hmm - that would need more advanced programming and set-up :-))) > Is it such valuable stuff that you need to aspirate all or can several > left over bits be assembled together for the robot. Silly question - you > will have looked at this from several angles already. > It's not fun when earning a living requires such adverse ergonomics. > > Namaste, > Irene > -- > Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. > P.O.Box 4703, Spokane, WA 99220-0703. > http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html > Veterinary Homeopath and Feline Information Counsellor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Natural cox-2 inhibitors - Zyflamend ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com Re: Tendonitis Aleve, ibuprofren and newer cox-2 inhibitors are not so tough on the stomach as aspirin, but O's are particularly sensitive and should avoid long term use especially. The Bextra that I was prescribed has a 1% rate of gastrointestinal bleeds after just 3 months of use, that continues to rise with longer use. The %age is probably higher in Os. GI bleeds are serious, can require multiple blood transfusions. I would at least take some things to promote stomach and intestinal health, like probiotics, DGL licorice, bladderwrack, L-glutamine and the like. The suggestions everyone has given me for tendonitis would probably benefit you as well, maybe reduce your need for Aleve at least. Look at the anti-inflammation protocol at www.dadamo.com for supplement suggestions as well as the string about tendonitis here. There will be a new NAP product soon with the Boswellia mentions. I expect an update of the protocols when that comes out. Cheryl > > > > Well, I just got off all drugs, now my doctor has given me > > Bextra, a > > > > cox-2 inhibitor, for tendonitis in my shoulders. I'll try it, > > but > > > > I'm already looking at bromelain and possibly glucosamine > > sulphate as > > > > alternative treatments. I'm sure this will be at least a > > recurring > > > > problem if not chronic. Any success stories out there with > > treating > > > > similar problems? > > > > > > I have treated my own tendonitis with homeopathy, but diet also > > helps. > > > Avoid anything that causes you edema, add in more potassium to help. > > > Your idea of alternatives to drugs for cox-2 inhibitors is one > > I > > > like. I posted a few natural cox-2 inhibitors in a recent post > > here. > > > (9-2-04), I'll quote it here: > > > [if you are looking for cox-2 (prostaglandin-)inhibitors other than > > > drugs, there are several options along with substituting good > > > prostaglandins in fish oil: > > > Green tea, turmeric (contains curcumin), polygonum cuspidaturn (aka > > hu > > > zhang), and ginger extract (for example Zinaxin). > > > Zinaxin is really good as it has a coating to get past the stomach > > and > > > acts where you need it.] > > > > > > Fish oil helps as it replaces the inflammatory prostaglandin > > (which is > > > why you take the cox-2 inhibitor) with a couple of anti- > > inflammatory > > > ones. Natural source of bromelain is pineapple/juice. > > > > > > Hope it's better soon. It helps to rest an injured tendon, don't > > use it > > > a while :-) > > > Namaste, > > > Irene > > > -- > > > Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. > > > P.O.Box 4703, Spokane, WA 99220-0703. > > > http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html > > > Veterinary Homeopath and Feline Information Counsellor. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 There is a good natural antiinflammatory from Solaray called Turmeric Special Formula that has turmeric and boswella. Recently told the recommendation of using 6,000 to 10,000 mg of citrus bioflavnoids daily for inflammation from someone who has used it for years with great success. He says to get a formula without rutin which you don't want in that high of a dose. Solgar and Nature's Plus are brands I have seen without rutin. Kathy cherylhcmba <cherylhcmba@...> wrote: Aleve, ibuprofren and newer cox-2 inhibitors are not so tough on the stomach as aspirin, but O's are particularly sensitive and should avoid long term use especially. The Bextra that I was prescribed has a 1% rate of gastrointestinal bleeds after just 3 months of use, that continues to rise with longer use. The %age is probably higher in Os. GI bleeds are serious, can require multiple blood transfusions. I would at least take some things to promote stomach and intestinal health, like probiotics, DGL licorice, bladderwrack, L-glutamine and the like. The suggestions everyone has given me for tendonitis would probably benefit you as well, maybe reduce your need for Aleve at least. Look at the anti-inflammation protocol at www.dadamo.com for supplement suggestions as well as the string about tendonitis here. There will be a new NAP product soon with the Boswellia mentions. I expect an update of the protocols when that comes out. Cheryl > > > > Well, I just got off all drugs, now my doctor has given me > > Bextra, a > > > > cox-2 inhibitor, for tendonitis in my shoulders. I'll try it, > > but > > > > I'm already looking at bromelain and possibly glucosamine > > sulphate as > > > > alternative treatments. I'm sure this will be at least a > > recurring > > > > problem if not chronic. Any success stories out there with > > treating > > > > similar problems? > > > > > > I have treated my own tendonitis with homeopathy, but diet also > > helps. > > > Avoid anything that causes you edema, add in more potassium to help. > > > Your idea of alternatives to drugs for cox-2 inhibitors is one > > I > > > like. I posted a few natural cox-2 inhibitors in a recent post > > here. > > > (9-2-04), I'll quote it here: > > > [if you are looking for cox-2 (prostaglandin-)inhibitors other than > > > drugs, there are several options along with substituting good > > > prostaglandins in fish oil: > > > Green tea, turmeric (contains curcumin), polygonum cuspidaturn (aka > > hu > > > zhang), and ginger extract (for example Zinaxin). > > > Zinaxin is really good as it has a coating to get past the stomach > > and > > > acts where you need it.] > > > > > > Fish oil helps as it replaces the inflammatory prostaglandin > > (which is > > > why you take the cox-2 inhibitor) with a couple of anti- > > inflammatory > > > ones. Natural source of bromelain is pineapple/juice. > > > > > > Hope it's better soon. It helps to rest an injured tendon, don't > > use it > > > a while :-) > > > Namaste, > > > Irene > > > -- > > > Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. > > > P.O.Box 4703, Spokane, WA 99220-0703. > > > http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html > > > Veterinary Homeopath and Feline Information Counsellor. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Ellen wrote: > I have plantar fascitis and I've been taking alieve 2x/day. Is that > probably the worst thing I can be doing (it's the only thing that's worked > in 3 years)? > > What *SHOULD* I be doing? Dear Ellen, Ouch - plantar fasciitis is no fun. I had it in 1998 but fixed it with homeopathy. I know of others who also used homeopathy to fix it. It takes time - I started my chosen remedy in August 98 when I could not take a step without severe pain. You'd have laughed at the mess around my foot - several orthotics, a heat pad (heat helped mine despite the doctor's insistence on cold which for me made it worse), gel pads, heel cushions with cutouts etc etc. I stopped the remedy in June 1999 when I could do what I wanted for at least half an hour without a twinge including walking on my toes barefoot on concrete. By end of 1999 I never felt a twinge again. Your remedy needs to be matched to your situation including emotional situation. Seems strange but it works that way. So there is no " one remedy fits all " for me to suggest - but a matched remedy is certainly what I'd suggest you look for from a full time homeopath. (Not a doctor " who does homeopathy also " .) In all of this whole saga I did find an orthotic that made the others all look like a waste of time. It's simple looking but after a short time I tossed all the other clutter out, and this one is smart to wear at night also, and fits inside normal shoes. Called FABS, about the fifth doctor I saw set me up with these: http://www.footsmart.com/Product.aspx?ProductId=113 (An ordinary wrap around the food does not do the same thing.) Good luck with curing it. For sure do not settle for living with plantar fasciitis just because doctors tell you that's your only choice - it is not :-) Namaste, Irene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. P.O.Box 4703, Spokane, WA 99220-0703. http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html Veterinary Homeopath and Feline Information Counsellor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Carole, do you mean DeQuervain's syndrome? http://www.arthroscopy.com/sp04014.htm If your doctor tried to give it a proper French pronunciation, of course you'd have trouble remembering it. :^) I read about that when my biggest problem was my hands. :^\ Thanks for the referral. I may have to ask his name some time in the future, though. I can't give the hands much priority now. I do have a pretty good idea a big part of the problem could be coming from my neck, but we shall see. It must be frustrating not knowing exactly what your prognosis is for your back. I'd think the kind of revision surgery I'm considering would be awfully rigorous for someone with your respiratory concerns, (maybe too rigorous?) but what about some "spot remedy" to correct a particular area of stenosis or other degenerative joint problem? Did you ever get that far in a surgical consultation? We women can be awfully indirect, especially when we're feeling timid. Sometimes you need to come out and ask the hard questions point blanc. Not that I know whether or not you have, I'm just projecting from my own behavior. Just today I made my PCP aware, after about 5 years as her patient, that I have problems with leg pain and difficulty walking any distance. She immediately called it "neurological claudication", and I said, "Neurogenic claudication, yeah that's what I thought". She seemed amazed when I said I'd had it for 17 years, and that I hadn't gotten it through to her before, but I think it's because she has my whole body to deal with and I always seem so upbeat -- I tell her my pains with a smile. So, if I can go that long without getting my female doc to recognise that problem, a doctor I find easy to talk to, well, I guess I can't fault the guys too much, LOL. Keep your chin up, dear, and keep pressing for answers. Sharon Re: [ ] Re: -Standing Up after surgery Sharon, Tendonitis is worse than carpal tunnel. I had three separate surgeries on my hands for tendonitis or something like "Declaire's" syndrome? I just cannot pull that name from my brain at the moment. Of course, you may remember that both hands were done at NEBH and that the results have been phenomenal! My left hand had been done before, but failed miserably. I was once left handed, which was why the left "went" first. However, at NEBH, we did my right hand first and it went so very well. Then not quite a year later, the left was redone and turned out to be the larger surgery. In fact, I even have some metal in my left thumb! It does not bother me. So, after back surgery, this stuff is a breeze. Just be sure to see Dr. (Drew) Terrono, 617 738-0857. I am pretty sure that you won't be doing this "first", but at least make a note somewhere, OK? BTW, saw my PCP today -- a follow up on my neck. We stood against the wall while he showed me and explained to me what is happening to me. I finally said to him, "So, you are telling me that I have fixed saggital imbalance". He said that I was exactly right. He did show me a few things to help me with it and what it is causing my neck. Later, I asked him if he had spoken with "". He said he had several calls in to him, with no response. OMG, it seems like my name must be mud! He did promise me that they would be speaking very soon! On the way home my husband and I discussed the ins and outs of all that is happening to me. We finally both agreed that, if there is someone "out there" who can help me (even surgically) we would both be willing to try again. However, at this time, I am not sure who we would choose. Tom knows how most smart people do go for several opinions, and we do have a few connections we could use if need be. However, this is the first time in quite a few years that we have sort of promised one another the best we could find. Don't know if that makes sense to you, but it was quite a moving conversation (of course, it was in the car, in traffic). However, if the predominant response to my situation were to come in against surgery, I guess I would just have to swallow hard and be glad for what I already have. It was a very DEEP day. Didn't mean to burden you. Venting, as Ken says! LOL! Sincerely, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Hi Sharon! You know, you have said "it all". That upbeat thing and everything. My older sister once told me that she had stopped putting on makeup to go to her doctor so that the doctor could actually see what Ann felt like! Not a bad idea, I guess. I have had times when I was just too sick to bother, but I usually do try to present myself "to the world", so to speak. You really are a sweetheart! Thank goodness that this doctor that I have (and we do pay what they call "concierge fees" to have him all to ourselves) is and always was a great guy. When he switched over to this program in order to cut back on the number of people he was trying to treat, we could not imagine taking all of my problems to some new person. We have never been sorry. I am trying to "keep my chin up" and, I must say, it makes it a bit easier to know that I friends like you! Sincerely, Carole M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 No, Sharon, what it means is that we pay an extra flat fee per year. He then works under "the umbrella" of a particular firm. My insurance works exactly the way anyone else's does. That does not enter into it. What does make a difference, is that my doctor is available to me day in and day out, and was able to decrease the size of his practice...for us and for his young family. If he is away for any reason (his mother was sick a while back) I can call his partner, who is getting to know me nearly as well. The biggest thing just may be time he spends with me. EVERY appointment, we go over all of my meds, how they work or don't, and a full physical. We talk about things like coping with my condition, and even coping with some awful things that are going on in my immediate family. I have never had a doctor like this one. Can't say enough about him. And, yet, I personally know about four or five people who became incensed about the new plan and left him immediately. I couldn't imagine leaving him! Hope I've explained that part of things. Sincerely, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Oh, yeah, Carole, I remember when you mentioned that "concierge" thing, and the misgivings that naturally went along with it. Does it mean you have to make up the difference after your insurance portion? I'd say if the guy is worth the extra bucks, more power to him (and you!) Sharon Re: [ ] Tendonitis Hi Sharon! You know, you have said "it all". That upbeat thing and everything. My older sister once told me that she had stopped putting on makeup to go to her doctor so that the doctor could actually see what Ann felt like! Not a bad idea, I guess. I have had times when I was just too sick to bother, but I usually do try to present myself "to the world", so to speak. You really are a sweetheart! Thank goodness that this doctor that I have (and we do pay what they call "concierge fees" to have him all to ourselves) is and always was a great guy. When he switched over to this program in order to cut back on the number of people he was trying to treat, we could not imagine taking all of my problems to some new person. We have never been sorry. I am trying to "keep my chin up" and, I must say, it makes it a bit easier to know that I friends like you! Sincerely, Carole M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 What a great set-up if patients can afford it. I can imagine his other patients may have felt abandoned, or whatever, but for those who really need the extra hand-holding it sounds ideal. Re: [ ] Tendonitis No, Sharon, what it means is that we pay an extra flat fee per year. He then works under "the umbrella" of a particular firm. My insurance works exactly the way anyone else's does. That does not enter into it. What does make a difference, is that my doctor is available to me day in and day out, and was able to decrease the size of his practice...for us and for his young family. If he is away for any reason (his mother was sick a while back) I can call his partner, who is getting to know me nearly as well. The biggest thing just may be time he spends with me. EVERY appointment, we go over all of my meds, how they work or don't, and a full physical. We talk about things like coping with my condition, and even coping with some awful things that are going on in my immediate family. I have never had a doctor like this one. Can't say enough about him. And, yet, I personally know about four or five people who became incensed about the new plan and left him immediately. I couldn't imagine leaving him! Hope I've explained that part of things. Sincerely, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Sharon, All things considered, it wasn't all that much. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 And I bet your doctor likes being free to offer old-fashioned care, instead of being forever frazzled and in a hurry. Sharon Re: [ ] Tendonitis Sharon, All things considered, it wasn't all that much. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Years ago I learned an accupressure release point for tendonitis that is wonderful. Bend your arm towards your body horizontally so you have a 45 degree angle at your elbow, and relax your arm. With your other hand find the " point " (work from the outside of your elbow towards your body~it's kind of like a hole or indentation) on top of the elbow with your thumb. Press/dig your thumb into this spot and hold for 20 seconds (count slowly), then release. You should notice some immediate relief and relaxation of the muscles in your arm. Also, those who work at the computer a lot have it hard. Try to relax instead of tensing up your muscles and hunching your shoulder towards your head. Pull your shoulders down and back and don't lean forward with your head, either. One chiropractor told me to practice standing with my shoulders down and back, and pretending I was holding a bowling ball or heavy suitcase in each hand. I ended up in physical therapy when I was typing medical and legal transcription because I was tensing and hunching forward and hurrying all the time to get the work done. Learned a hard lesson but one I share with others often now. Try ice and heat alternately to see if that helps, too. Happy health hunting. in La Selva Beach CA Re: Dawn/Fibro > > Curiously, I have been having tremendous pain in my right shoulder for> the last 1 1/2 months. I have also lost range of motion in it. I haven't> done anything that I know of to bring this on. The family doc said it was> probably rotator cuff tendinitis and put me on a Medrol Dosepak. > ***Hi Teena - I've also been having trouble with my arm and shoulder for the past few months and have been told it is probably tendonitis. For me it was put down to too much time on the computer, especially the mouse. Anti-inflammatories helped abit with the muscle pain in the arm, however, didn't do much for movement of my shoulder. I have started going to the chiropractor and after only two sessions I can already notice a difference for the better. For me the worst time was at night as I couldn't get comfortable no matter how I lay down. Last night was the first time in months where I could sleep comfortably. Take care. Bernie This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Jane, Yes the nerve pain is neuropathy, and the tests they did showed it is caused by the ReA. I have pain l like screws being screwed in under my toe nails, plus pressure pain in my feet,as well as hands.My fingers are having that tingle that my toes had a few years ago before they started this horrific pain I have in them now.I can hardly sleep with them just throbbing away. Sometimes I wake up yelling out it gets so bad.So I do know what you mean. I take warm baths with Epsom salts, that makes my whole body feel better. I wear socks most of the time.I find the diazepam helps a lot with the nerve problems.I haven't been back to my doc yet since I had those tests by that other doc. I am curious to see how he will want to treat it. I am also going to go to a rheumatologist that is a teacher at the medical school near here.I can't wait to see what he does.He says he isn't a pain pill pusher. I just watched the little program about using lights to help with pain, and I am going to save up to send for one.I already use a tens unit on my lower back and sciatic area. It works like nothing else has ever.I sometimes get so bad I can't walk,and I hook that thing up for a half hour or so,and it is like magic. I can do what I couldn't do in just that short of time. I have stopped shopping,because I would get stuck at the end of the store, and have to sit down, and can't get up, so I got a portable tens unit that I just slip in my purse.I don't use my wheelchair all the time, because I want to keep my muscles strong.I do use a cane though, or I'm like a wabbling drunk person, because my knees are so bad. But if you can get your extremities checked with those electrodes,the Dr can see on the computer how much damage has been done. I hope everyone tries some of these other kind of pain relief besides pills.See,I have already had one kidney removed,and the other isn't doing good,so I have to be really careful with the meds that go thru there. I don't want to go on dialysis before I really have to. God be with all of you, and enjoy life,we only get one,so have some fun. D. In OR Subject: Tendonitis , your message caught my attention. Nerve pain; is that neuropathy? After all these years I have now lost feeling from my elbows to fingertips and from knees to toes? I don't usually describe my discomfort as pain. I get very very cold and can't pile on enough clothes or cover to get warm. It is miserable. Occasionally, I just get into the bathtub with very warm water I've also developed hypotention so my legs are normally covered with support stockings. Does any of this fit into the ReA picture? Jane --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 wrote: Jane, Yes the nerve pain is neuropathy, and the tests they did showed it is caused by the ReA. I have pain l like screws being screwed in under my toe nails, plus pressure pain in my feet,as well as hands.My fingers are having that tingle that my toes had a few years ago before they started this horrific pain I have in them now.I can hardly sleep with them just throbbing away. Hi I have the same thing, only possibly not as bad as you at the moment. Mine is caused first by nerve impingment in the Cervical and Lumbar Sacral Spine vertebrae. Secondly I get it from Diabetes. That sort of confuses me as to what is causing what pain or tickling. I also get flashes if I happen to be reading a bulleting board in a store or other places. My eyes start seeing blue electrical flashes and sometimes purple and yellow polka dots. No doubt something to do with diabetes or mini stroke damage. Sometimes I wake up yelling out it gets so bad.So I do know what you mean. I take warm baths with Epsom salts, that makes my whole body feel better. I wear socks most of the time. I do much the same. I love the epsom salts baths and I wear two pair of socks all the time in winter and much of the time in the summer. I wear them out very fast. Sometimes I wear them out before it is time to change them as I have a terrible time with callouses and dry skin on both feet. Getting at them is something else. Almost as bad as that Twister Game that was around a few years back. epam is good for muscle spasms and helps the nerves a bit too, however I have found Elavil a bit better with less sedation. I do have a lot of concerns about folks that take epam (Valium) though. I lost a very good friend in the late 60's due to them. He had strained his back, he was a medical assistant, at work so the doc gave him epam for the spasms but he left out some very important warnings, such as no alcohol. Well, one afternoon he walked by my office and asked if I wanted to go to the mess for a beer and I had to say another time. Anyway he went and had probably four bottles of beer, then started to walk home over the Angus L Mac bridge from Halifax to Dartmouth, he never made it to the other side. He dove into the harbour instead. He had no hint of any psychiatric or psychological problems and he was really a very light drinker, drinking one or two beer after supper. He had a great looking girl friend and seemed to have everything going right in his life. He was also up for promotion and would have made Sergeant within the next 6 months especially if I had any say in the matter, which I did. Valium has its place in treatments but for the psychological aspect of Chronic Pain I would really choose something else or become a tea totaller for the rest of my life. Gee, that is what I am now. Haven't had a drink, other than a sip of communion wine, since 2001. No need for it these days. TENS units are also good as long as you use them properly. I found with mine, I had to stop using it during the summer if I was doing anything outside in the heat. All you need to do is work up a good sweat, and for some of us that is so easy, and then the electrodes start shorting out. That gives us some very nasty jolts if we have the set high like I have to. I have not heard about lights for pain management. Do you have anyother information on them. I know that I have suffered with Seasonal Affective Disorder for decades and I found very early on that if I sat in front of the x-ray viewing bank of lights it had a calming effect on me so I got some old ones and fixed them up to put the right type of flourescent bulbs in. I notice that the new twisty turny light bulbs have much the same effect so I will build a new station in my computer room this summer. Can't do it now as I do not have a workshop downstairs so a buddy is giving me some space in his workshop for me to work on things. Talk about weird things. As I have been typing this email I have gone downstairs twice to do blood sugars and inject insulin and as I was going down the last time my foot skidded a bit on the foyer rug. Yep, you guessed it, now joining my left side Sciatic pain is right Sciatic Pain. It is becomming a literal pain in the but. Thankfully it happened in time for my night time OxyContin. So popped 60 mgms. That should help in the next 3/4 to one hour time to take effect. So with this, I will find my wheat bag, now where did I put that earlier, and slap some heat on the SI Joints for a half hour or so. Blessings and prayers Fr. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hey Fr.Dave, We have some things in common,and I bet there are more out there like us too.I have never had a stroke, but I do have sacral and sometimes the whole spine is involved,like right now.I don't go crazy on my TENS unit, but I go out in an electrical storms and hope I get hit and healed from it.Told you I love this life. One time I was out taking pictures of it, and a rod came down right to me and split in two and hit the ground on either side of me.My daughter was out there and screamed and pulled me in the house.I got the picture, but the camera was damaged.Anyway, I don't drink booze, and only herb teas,no coffee.I know what mixing pills and alcohol can do.And I don't have diabetes either.That doc that did those electrical tests on me said it was from the ReA.I am really sorry about your friend.That sometimes happens when we think it won't happen to me.I am very careful not to take more than one diazepam a day. And all of you out there better take heed, don't over do on the drugs or drink when you are on them Sometimes my eyes see everything in lime color, or flashes of bright purple I get exhosted like most of you do.I had my grandson over Sunday night and all day Monday.I feel like I have been pushing a train up hill.But I had so much fun with him! I use to take elavil, but my insurance won't cover it now I still take sulfasalazine daily. That has been a long hall with that med since my early 20's.I try to keep my feet warm all the time, and you know another thing I found helps my whole body when I am rolling around in pain hoping to get to sleep, is an electric blanket.I can get in there and have it on pretty high for an hour and my pain lessons enough I can turn it off and get to sleep.In the summer,I do not do that! But I have some herb spray that I spray on, and it feels pretty good.I gave my son with Ankylosing Spondilits a bottle of it, and he feels better for a while.The light treatment thing I will have to get more info on it then I will tell you There is someone else on here that asked me about something else.Hummm,I will have to go back and see what it was and answer them.Short term memory has had a short.Do you live in England or something? Those bridges you mentioned sounds familiar. Or did you live there?You know, I think I have had so much pain all my life that it is making me happy whacky.At least I'm not crying all the time anymore. I have surrendered my everything to the Lord, and I just don't cry anymore.All of my life I have prayed for joy, so the last 20 years,sick,in pain,or anything like that,I don't cry,I find joy in everything.Even when it is a terrible thing,I can see God's hand in there working for good.I never knew I could feel this much joy and hurt so bad at the same time.Good luck, and the Lord be with you on your sermon. Just seek the joy you will feel by teaching the Lord's gospel. Talk again soon. Sincerely, D. In cold old Oregon Subject: Re: Tendonitis wrote: Jane, Yes the nerve pain is neuropathy, and the tests they did showed it is caused by the ReA. I have pain l like screws being screwed in under my toe nails, plus pressure pain in my feet,as well as hands.My fingers are having that tingle that my toes had a few years ago before they started this horrific pain I have in them now.I can hardly sleep with them just throbbing away. Hi I have the same thing, only possibly not as bad as you at the moment. Mine is caused first by nerve impingment in the Cervical and Lumbar Sacral Spine vertebrae. Secondly I get it from Diabetes. That sort of confuses me as to what is causing what pain or tickling. I also get flashes if I happen to be reading a bulleting board in a store or other places. My eyes start seeing blue electrical flashes and sometimes purple and yellow polka dots. No doubt something to do with diabetes or mini stroke damage. Sometimes I wake up yelling out it gets so bad.So I do know what you mean. I take warm baths with Epsom salts, that makes my whole body feel better. I wear socks most of the time. I do much the same. I love the epsom salts baths and I wear two pair of socks all the time epam is good for muscle spasms and helps the nerves a bit too, however I have found Elavil a bit better with less sedation. I do have a lot of concerns about folks that take epam (Valium) though. I lost a very good friend in the late 60's due to them. He had strained his back, he was a medical assistant, at work so the doc gave him epam for the spasms but he left out some very important warnings, such as no alcohol. Well, one afternoon he walked by my office and asked if I wanted to go to the mess for a beer TENS units are also good as long as you use them properly. I found with mine I had to stop using it during the summer if I was doing anything outside in the heat. All you need to do is work up a good sweat, and for some of us that is so easy, and then the electrodes start shorting out. That gives us some very nasty jolts if we have the set high like I have to. I have not heard about lights for pain management. 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Guest guest Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 > > Hi Bee, > > I have been on your diet now for 15 months and Im 28 years old. I started getting tendonitis in my calf and feet a few months ago. It keeps getting worse and I am in a lot of pain. I just recently realized that this is atrributed to candida. I had leg pain when I was growing up, so that is prob why this is happening. > Is there anything I can do to alleviate the symptoms? > +++Hi , It's good to hear from you. It may not be tendonitis, since toxins cause very sore muscles, so they are usually the cause. To help with the pain do these things: 1) Ensure you follow the diet carefully and take all of the supplements (do not leave any out) and do not take any other supplements. It is very important that you take the correct amounts of calcium and magnesium citrate and that you get at least 1.5 teaspoons of ocean sea salt per day which help muscle pain. 2) Take an Epsom salt bath once a day until the pain subsides. 3) Do dry skin brushing once a day and coffee enemas according to the schedule to help unburden the toxins in your body. 4) Mix 50/50 oil of oregano and extra virgin olive oil and rub it into your calf and feet once a day. 5) Massage your feet and calves daily to help move the toxins. Let me know what helps. Cheers, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Hi All, I have not posted in a while, I have PSA and OA. I am 45 years old. I have tendinitis in my right elbow and down my arm and in my wrist. Do many of you out there have issues with tendinitis? Is it a common thing with Psa? Holly from Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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