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03/07/2010 07:02 PM

Muscle cramps

prayin4sanity

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I have been feeling so much better. I feel petty complaining about this. But my back and shoulders are cramping. Especially around my mid back (bra strap area). I try to stretch and I get no relief. I take aleve and no relief. I found some skelaxin and took one but I dont think it helped. I'm pretty sure this is fibro related. I think I might have to search out my heating pad to see if that works. Sorry for the whinning. hugs

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03/07/2010 08:13 PM Top

Lynnette1212

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I'm sorry. That does suck. It sure does sound Fibro related. I have random muscle cramps too. Mine are manly in my thighs. You can even feel the knots. Soo annoying. I just pop a Soma and try to stretch. They don't go away much, but what do you do? Try getting in a warm bath too and drink lots of water. Sometimes you can flush away the toxins. Not sure if it helps, but it's worth a try. Good luck.

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03/20/2010 03:52 PM Top

niecsey

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Hey l get it there too !! MAINLY where bra fastens and boy does it hurt Sad

Sometimes its that bad it feels like it comes through my back to my chest!! I find this happens if lm in a postion my body dont like!! x

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03/21/2010 10:55 PM Top

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I get those pains too, I hope the heating pad helped. I am glad you have beeb feeling better otherwise.

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03/22/2010 02:09 AM Top
kmhenderson Posts: 6 New Member	I get muscle cramps in literally every muscle group. Its terrible. I have this neck wrap that works really well for the neck cramps. Let me know if you find something that helps, right now I am on Neurontin and Cymbalta but it really doesn't help the cramping. Hope you get to feelin better!

03/22/2010 02:34 AM Top
Mrslaurie	what kind of neck wrap do you get? i been having so much pain in the neck . it feels like i pinched a nerve . but i don't think i did. omg. what pain and stiffness its mostly the lower neck and inbetween shoulders.please let me know where these wraps are? and also can you wear them if you have diabetes? i am suppose to watch with heating pads because of my dibetes . please let me know thanks. i tried ice pac and it got much much worse. please help. thank you

03/22/2010 07:30 PM Top

MissStacey

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Do you take any muscle relaxers at all? I tried several finding no relief I have very bad spasms and muscle cramping from both the Fibro and my MS I finally started Zanaflex (Tizanadine) and it works great for me. Everyone is different with meds there is Flexeril, Soma, Zanaflex and many more. Your doctor would know what would be best for your situation to start with and like all other meds its trial and error.

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07/02/2010 03:35 PM Top
kmhenderson Posts: 6 New Member	Sorry I haven't been on here for so long. The neck wraps that I use are by BeautiControl. I'm not sure how to get one other than having a Spa Party (which is totally fun..) I got mine for free that way. Let me know if you have problems finding one and I will see if I can find a way for you to get one. Not sure about the diabetes thing tho.. these don't get too hot, it's just the right amount of pressure/weight and warmth..

07/02/2010 04:00 PM Top

oregonnative

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I get the same kind of cramping in the same place and lower neck and shoulders too. No meds seem to help. Heat is the only thing that ever helps me. I use herbal rice bags. One for the freezer for back spasms, and one for the microwave for all other cramps and joint pains. They comform to wherever you need it and just heavy enough to lay right. I love them. You could even make them or get someone to do it for you. Hope you get some relief soon.

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