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01/25/2012 11:25 AM
FibroinNGA
 
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My Drs have been telling me I need to go to PT and or massage therapy. I finally went Monday to PT. I didn’t get to see the lady I wanted but the guy that I saw once he realized how sensitive I am he was really easy with me. I went back today and saw the lady and OMG I thought she was going to kill me! She said “Oh my, you are sensitive he told me I would have to be easy with you.” My neck and right shoulder feels like a ten lb bag of sugar is on it. I know I will be hurting tomorrow! Both therapists know that I really would like to be seeing a massage therapist and not particularly a PT but my insurance will not pay for that. But it will pay for up to 40 PT visits – so I think they will be doing a lot of massage anyway. I really don’t care how they bill it as long as they help me. I’m going to go twice a week – they are only 5 minutes from my office – I don’t think anyone even realized I was gone either day. My husband & I have signed up to start using the university rec center in February. I am really looking forward to it. I am determined to try to follow in superwoman’s footsteps.Cheerful I may not be able to do Zumba but this is not going to make me bitter and negative! I still have to find out my other dx Feb 13th and that could put me in another frame of mind for a bit. But regardless I have to keep going and will! Both our grown children have things going on and I am determined I”I will not take them on as my own!” not this time. They made their decisions and they need to figure it out. (“Co-Dependant No More” is a good book)I have to be good to myself and take care of me and try to be there for my husband. It’s our time and even with this dragon/train that is tracking me down I have to stay a step/road ahead of it because we will have a good and happy life! Smile

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Lynn

...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
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01/25/2012 11:34 AM  Top
hatbox121
hatbox121
 
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I'm glad you are making strides toward becoming better. Too often people lay down and allow them to become the disease. I hope PT helps you. As for the gym, try a yoga or pilates(sp?) class.
Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).

I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences.

01/25/2012 01:43 PM  Top
LilyRose4
LilyRose4
 
Posts: 261
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Massage Therapy is sooooooooo good if you can keep it up regularly, it was just to expensive(I really think it should be covered for people with fibro because it is so helpful) I had finally found a girl in NC who did this fibro/arthritis/slow stretching massage and it was amazing I had so much more energy and less pain. I wanted to pack her in my suitcase when I moved to Kansas. I am trying to do some of the self massage they teach in yoga but you can only reach so many places and don't fully relax, but it is better than nothing!!

01/25/2012 05:06 PM  Top
FibroCFS
FibroCFS
 
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I am glad you are able to go through PT and massage. Whenever we can, PT is great for us but right now I can't.

Massage Therapy for me was very hit or miss. When in flares, it did nothing. I wish I could get it now but I use my TENS unit like a massage. Stick on on for 25 minutes and even though I can't say I feel better, it can feel good when it is on because the muscle is being moved and "energized".

Tramadol 50mg AM Noon 6PM Fibromyalgia/Pain
Fludrocort .1mg AM & 6PM Hypotension
Zolpidem 5mg 6PM & 8PM RLS/Sleep
Gabapentin 300mg 6PM RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Gabapentin 100mg Upon 1st and 2nd Awakening at night RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Simvastatin 20mg 6PM Cholesterol
Tizanidine 4mg Upon 1st Awakening at night and 2mg AM and PM Fibro/Sleep
FemHrt (Hormones) PM Severe Hot Flashes

Voltaran Gel as needed on hands and rib cage.
Ibuprofen or Naproxen as needed for hands, arms, feet, legs, knees, rib cage, back.

D3 1,000IU & K2 90mcg - Sublingual
D3 Gel Caps 2,000IU AM 4,000IU PM
Calcium Citrate 2,000 2x day w/food
Manganese 10mg PM And Upon 1st, 2nd, 3rd Awakening At Night
Magnesium Taurate 400mg PM 1 Upon 1st Awakening at Night
Malic Acid 800mg AM/PM
Vitamin C 1,000mg 2x day
B1 Capsule 100mg AM/PM
Liquid Vitamin B Complex - Sublingual AM
Includes: B2 17mg, B3 20mg, B5 30mg, B6 2mg,
B12 1,000mcg, Folic Acid 40mcg
Benfotiamine 300mg PM
Chromium Picolinate AM

Bromelain and Broad Spectrum Enzymes before meals.
Cranbery Extract Capsule w/C 400mg
Omgega Fish Oil Capsule 1,000mg


I am not a doctor nor do I work in the medical field. My opinions and suggestions are just that, just what I think and have to offer that I hope is helpful to you. Always rely on your doctor when making medical decisions.
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