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02/11/2010 02:31 PM
Lynnette1212
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So, the pain and cramping never went away thru the night and this morning. I called the Dr. to get me in and they actually did. I felt kinda bad taking 45 min of his time, he's a friend though, and I pay good money, so I guess it's ok. All in all, he prescribed me Soma and switched me to Neurontin at night for starters. I took a half a Soma a hour ago and just took the other half. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I do get frustrated with all the meds I'm on and wish it could be more simpler. I hope someone replies to my post.
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02/11/2010 02:47 PM  Top
Ginag
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hi

I know how frustrating it is.

Something happens, like a headace. you take asperine or tylenol and it's gone. Some meds are very fast acting and the conditions themselves, only temporary to begin with.

The meds your on may take a day or two to build up in your system before you get relief.

02/11/2010 04:14 PM  Top
bittersweetlife
I understand also. I feel like a walking pill container. It is frustrating, all the meds, all the docs, all the PAIN!!! I hope the combo you have works. It does take time to get it "right". Then when you do, something stops working!!! Ugh!!!!!!!!!

02/11/2010 04:24 PM  Top
fibrochick76
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I too relate to the frustration, and feeling like a walking pill container...lol. Why did we have to be created in such a complex manner? lol
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02/11/2010 04:38 PM  Top
donnaferguson
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Well bittersweet you said it all, that is exactly the way it is and it sucks I hope you will start feeling relief soon hugs to you Donna

02/11/2010 04:48 PM  Top
broken
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as an echo I understand also, I am on soma 350,its one of those things with me you dont relise it is working untill you dont take it...

you know something I find real funny is my monthly cramping is just as bad if not worse you would think it would help with that also but nope...

where are you cramping at? you might need to up your patassuime heat helps and muscel rubs, heres hoping for a better day

we all have alot to give if one gets the help then some of this suffering is worth it..

remeber I am not a doctor I just say what I think

02/11/2010 05:43 PM  Top
MissStacey
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The best part of my Hysterectomy is I dont have that time of the month anymore. Smile BIG Woot Woot to that!!!
I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.

"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."

I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey

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02/11/2010 05:47 PM  Top
broken
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Tongue Tongue Tongue
we all have alot to give if one gets the help then some of this suffering is worth it..

remeber I am not a doctor I just say what I think

02/11/2010 09:19 PM  Top
Lynnette1212
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Thanks for the nice words of encouragement. My cramping is in my legs, thighs and calves, and my arms. The dr. said it could have been from the Imitrex reaction....like a start of a flare or still left over. Who knows? They just speculate just like us. Stacey, I had to have a hyster too. Best thing I ever had done. I still have one ovary though, so I am a bit emotional with it. Does anyone notice their pain is worse when they are in their cycle? My one dr. says the hormones increases your pain.

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Why is it always me?

02/11/2010 09:38 PM  Top
MissStacey
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I still have my right ovary. It was healthy so we saved it for the hormones. Smile

I do notice more pain around what would be that time of the month, they say we still cycle mine is the beginning of every month and I do notice the pain is worse.

I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.

"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."

I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey

Previous discussions I participated in:
Xanax and Ritalin
Savella
All cramped up
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