Re: Re: Went to the doctors today..... Lexie

[Guest guest]

Hi Lexie,

They have me on Valium for a muscle relaxer, I was on flexural

but it made

me feel like a Zombie. I have DJD so could you explain what you mean by "

your

joints fall apart " ? I don't understand and it concerns me that I may not be

aware of

something! Thanks~~~~Donna

In a message dated 12/6/08 6:32:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

lexie@... writes:

> I use ativan for muscle spasms. I can't take muscle relaxers because it

> makes my joints fall apart.

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> lexie

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Lexie,

All I can say is God Bless You hon! I have a

multitude of spinal problems,

but what I have I now feel I am lucky! Take Care and thanks~~~~~Donna

In a message dated 12/6/08 7:49:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,

lexie@... writes:

> Donna,

> I have DJD and DDD but it is secondary to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a

> connective tissue disease. EDS is different for everybody but the hypermobile

variant

> that I have is characterized by loose, floppy joints. Not all joints are

> affected the same. I have had 10 levels of my spine fused as well as my spine

to

> my head due to instability. Some of my joints are bolted together, some have

> been fused and some replaced. Muscle relaxers cause my already faulty

> ligaments and tendons to loosen up more and cause dislocations from rolling

over in

> bed or stepping out of the bath tub or some other normal, everyday thing.

> It's a pain in the joint! lol.

>

> hope this answers your questions, if not, fire away. i am done with cookie

> making and down for the evening.

>

> Lexie

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[Guest guest]

Donna,

I have DJD and DDD but it is secondary to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a

connective tissue disease. EDS is different for everybody but the hypermobile

variant that I have is characterized by loose, floppy joints. Not all joints are

affected the same. I have had 10 levels of my spine fused as well as my spine to

my head due to instability. Some of my joints are bolted together, some have

been fused and some replaced. Muscle relaxers cause my already faulty ligaments

and tendons to loosen up more and cause dislocations from rolling over in bed or

stepping out of the bath tub or some other normal, everyday thing. It's a pain

in the joint! lol.

hope this answers your questions, if not, fire away. i am done with cookie

making and down for the evening.

Lexie