Fibromyalgia Support Group

It's been colder here the last week or so.. and bam right into one killer flare. Everything hurts.. I think my nails hurt.. and my fingers hurt even typing. I think it is a combination of getting a horrible flu.. just starting feeling better at the end of the weekend... and this weather. I love the christmas season... but this year I seem like the grinch. I can barely do the things that need to be done.

The worst part is the horrible shooting pains going from my hips all the way down my legs. I get leg cramps often but this comes right from the hips. My hips are rarely sore... everywhere else but not very many times have I felt pain there.. and never like this. I have been to see my GP 3 times in the last 6 weeks..and I really don't want to go back. They refuse to give me any narcotics because I will become an addict... so they wont be any help...

Any sugestions?!?!?!? Been taking advil, tylonal, all my regular meds and surviving with my heatmassage mat.. Sorry for long ramble...

I am so sorry you are in so much pain that is also how I been feeling usually the pain is in my legs and knees and now its all up into my hips. I have been using a heating pad and heating throw I know for some soaking in the bathtub also helps them. I cant do to medical reasons but I know alot of people do that also. I also use heat rub that seems to help and when I go to bed at night I keep my legs elevated and put a pillow between my legs I have osteo artheritas in my knees so the pain is terrible and I cant stand them to touch. I hope this helps.

Hugs Mary

Being dependent on them just means that you have to have them to function. You take them exactly as you are supposed to when you are supposed to and your body will become dependent. But if you only take them as needed and it's not everyday you don't even become dependent.

I am thinking about you and I hope that you will find a good doctor who will help you find some relief. Don't waste your time on bad doctors. Oh and another thing, people become dependent on antidepressants and sleep meds all the time and they don't seem to make a big deal about that.

Happy Thanksgiving,

SHELL

I totally agree with you.

You worded that great! Thanks!

Can you get pain pads to put on your hips? I forget the name; they're a topical pain med that isn't addicting or even very interesting, but they can help.

Good Luck,

SHELL

I think doctors are just scared to prescribe large amount but if you tell them why you need them and in a small amount I think most of them would go for it. For me, I just take them when I need a break.

Hope this helps.

Hugs.

Hugz,

SHELL

I agree with the others - always check with your doctor. But I just wanted to pass on 1 tip. I find that if I take Magnesium it really helps to decrease some of the cramps.

Look forward to getting to know you.

Gentle hugs.

Faerie