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02/19/2008 09:03
jaime33
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 [i]I am having extreme pain in my shoulders. I can hardly lift them above my waist. I can feel knots and trigger points all in my shoulder and down my arm. The pain medication doesn't help at all. What can I do-it is worse when I wake up they are so painful and stiff, I can not even move them. What can I do to help this problem and does any one else have this problem-is it typical in people with fibro?

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02/19/2008 09:13
Fletch2ya
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 HI... I have a lot of the same problems with my shoulders... but what I do now is go in for accupunchure.... (you all remember spelling is not my strong suit...)

and it works great for that .... gives me about ..... 3 to 6 months relief.......

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02/19/2008 10:12
jaime33
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 I am really thinking about starting acupucture, I did it when I was in my 20's and it worked really well, so I think I will start it again.

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02/19/2008 10:28
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 I think you might need a muscle relaxant also. Have you ever used a tens unit? That has helped me a lot in the past. I need to remember to ask my dr about that. Good luck , my friend. I hope it feels better real soon.
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