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Hey all, Wanted to update you about what happened at my dr appt today. I told him about the ultram not working, and that i couldnt sleep for anything. I told him my legs feel like they are absolutely ON FIRE in the morning when I wake up, and my arms hurt so bad i want to cry at night. I should mention that I also have Cerebral Palsy. Its mild, but it affects my right arm and leg. I have a limp and my right foot tends to "roll inward" so to speak, when I walk. I also hold my right arm close to my body a lot and I cant use it for much. I was also having terrible pain in my right foot after long periods of walking or standing for even 5 minutes. I told him of this and he said it is because of the CP. He said a lot of the pain i feel in my right side and my lower back is associated with the CP. I have been thinking that for a LONG time but no dr has ever lisetned to me. He felt my trigger points and said every one of them are spasming right now and its no wonder ive been on the couch for 2 weeks. He gave me Flexoril 10 mg 3x daily, Ambien 10 mg at bed, and Vicodin 5/500 for the bad days to start off with. I still will take the ultram as well 100 mgs 3x daily as needed. He said the flexoril should have been given to me a LONG time ago because of my CP, and that if i had told me about that pain before he would have given it to me. So it was a good visit as far as i am concerned. I am just glad someone sees the connection between my CP and the pain. I guess I just put the CP in the back of my mind since i have lived with it since birth. I also bought a bed buddy today. That thing is amazing! I had one before but it got stolen from my desk at work. So I used the bed buddy and took a flexoril when i got home, and I slept for 2 hours. Took another one 5 hrs later and slept for an hour more. The ultram actually helps now. I guess the flexoril helps the pain from the CP enough that the ultram has a chance to work with the fibro pain. So thats that. Just wanted to update you all and say thanks for keeping me company! Love and pain free vibes to you all! {{{{{SOFT HUGS}}}}} Amanda PS: I forgot to add that he said that i definately should use a scooter or wheelchair on days when i will be walking/standing for long periods ( like a festival, concert etc...)to prevent the pain in my foot and right side. Post edited by: MrsAmanda, at: 09/18/2007 23:58 |
Glad your appt. went well Amanda! Keep us posted!!
