Can your body tolerate warm/hot water? Sometimes, when I'm having muscle spasms (twitching)- I can soak in the tub full of hot water and Epsom salts, and that will help.

I feel for ya! I DO hope you get some relief soon!

Oh! And I agree with Barbara... I hope that doctor you're gonna see in May of 2009 is worth it! That's an aweful long wait! What kind of doctor is he/she?

Amy

I don't know where you are in Mass, but here is some info that I found.

Central mass School of Massage in Spencer Mass - 800-766-6572

Pain–Free clinic

Welcome to the Pain-Free Clinic. The clinic provides professional services and our specialty focuses on relieving stress, strain, and muscular pain.

Our clinic is a welcoming environment, a relaxing oasis for men and women of all ages.

"Palmer Student Massage Clinic" - Salem Mass

Opening in September 2008

$10.00 OFF FIRST TREATMENT

Regular cost: $40.00

Call Now to Reserve Your Appointment Time

978-740-0044

Massage (1 hour) $30- All Locations

Holistic Massage Therapy & Therapeutic Massage

By appointment only.

Please call the closest location to make an appointment for Tuesday, Friday or Saturday sessions.

Allow 2 hours per session.

One hour sessions costs only $30. Gift Certificates are Available

Phone Number by Location

Westbrook, ME - 207-591-4145

Ipswich, MA - 978-356-0980 x 215

Plymouth, MA - 508-747-4333

Westboro, MA - 508-366-8437

Hopefully one of these places works for you. Though it doesn't solve anything, I found that it did help me to relax and forget, if only for an hour or two. It was amazing.

Jan

May your troubles be less, Your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door!

I took the same as you are - the oxycodone with the tylenol, but you might see if you can get the straight oxycodone without the tylenol. If that does not help, you might need something stronger.

You might also want to consider going on one of the meds approved for fibro pain -- Lyrica and/or Cymbalta.

Neurontin at much higher doses helps some people with fibro pain, though it did not help mine.

Do you do any yoga or pilates mat therapy? I have heard those are helpful for relieving pain. Water exercises (in the arthritis class) is also a nice way to relieve pain. You may need a note from your doctor saying you can participate in the water arthritis exercise class.

I really hope you can find something to help you soon. Being in this much pain is not good, and you deserve pain relief!

I wanted to tell everyone that The Arthritis Foundation in my area has a swim class dedicated for Fibro! It's in the deep end of the pool. We wear a flotation belt and do gentle exercises with no gravity! Twice a week. I love it. I hope other areas have it too.

Again....I hope you find relief.

Jan

May your troubles be less, Your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door!