Chronic Myofascial Pain...anyone here have it?
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i can sure answer some questions about it, just write to me, good luck
790922
Yes, definitely for over 7 years. It is the most unrelenting disease that most doctors don't understand. I have been blessed with a fabulous doctor who understands my pain and doesn't think  I am faking it like some others think. This is a real uncurable disease with many men and women suffer everyday. You are not alone. I don't know what you are asking? Just remember, you are not alone. There are many web sites available for fibros. There is one, fibrohugs.com, which is a very, very good forum. Try it out. Good Luck and Good Health. Fibrohug to you!!
645845
No, fibromyalgia is a long-term problem that causes pain in the muscles and soft tissues but it does no permanent damage to your muscles, joints, or organs.
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i have it.it feels like someone is pouring boiling hot water down my back.then some takes me by the head and keeps beating me into a brick wall..this illness really sucks.go to fibrohugs.com.and look for letter to normals.that about sums it up!
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All people are differant when it comes to acupunture.I had this about 6 years ago and found it done nothing at all,then when i was referred to my local hospital,now its alot better the pain aint so unbearable thank god.
604925
you have made me remember a friend from 20 years ago who drove us crazy comp;aining about this condition i regret not being more understanding of the terrible pain she was experiencing at the time believe me the only thing that helped this dear friend was valium. if worse comes to worse try it because i personally witnessed a complete reversal of her condition when she started to take it,perhaps it works as a dental muscle relaxor or something like that i know the dentist here uses the valium for a lot of procedures anyway be well.
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I had a constant numbness up both my arms last year and pain in my fingers for months. I went to a practioner who treats the person as a whole and he manipulated the top of my thigh and Ive never had the numbness since. Sounds dodgy but Ive been  going to this guy since I was pregnant and he knows what hes about.  I would look under osteopath or holistic treatments in the phone book. Good luck.
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TMJ Questionnaire:\nThese questions are useful in identifying jaw joint disorders and related headaches. If two or more apply, please discuss with your dentist and/or physician.\n\n ______ Do you have difficulty or pain, when opening your mouth? \n ______ Does your jaw feel stiff, tight, or tired? \n ______ Do you have difficulty or pain when chewing? \n ______ Does your jaw shift when you open? \n ______ Has your jaw "stuck" either open or closed? \n ______ Are you aware of any changes in your bite? \n ______ Do you have "clicking" or "popping" in either jaw joint? \n ______ Do you have pain in your temple, face, or ear? \n ______ Do your ears "ring", "buzz", or hurt? \n ______ Do you have frequent headaches or facial pain? \n ______ Do you have morning headaches? \n ______ Do you clench or grind your teeth during the day or night? \n ______ Have you sought treatment for a TMJ disorder and/or headache?
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Yeah I have. But I get blood clots periodically, so I know that that pain is from a blood clot blocking the oxygen flow to my heart.\nI hope you don't have the same problem I do!
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try alieveor ask your doc for soma,i use soma for my muscle disease..it works well,good luck and hope ya feel better soon
301241
I have mild scoliosis along with a herniated disc in my lower back.  I've only had one bout of very severe pain and it lasted about 4 months.  It was so bad it kept me awake at night and I walked with a limp and I thought I was going to have to have surgery but I really wanted to avoid that.  I went to a chiropractor and he did help the limp but the pain only got worse.  What finally helped me get rid of the pain was when my doctor prescribed a round of Prednisone to help with the inflammation.  It finally eased the pain enough that I could get some sleep.  After I finished the Prednisone and was enough better that I could at least function, he sent me to a Physical Therapist to learn some helpful exercises.  I had to do them every day but the improvement in the pain was definitely enough to keep me doing the exercises.  The next step for me was weigh loss. I lost 115 pounds and started doing all kinds of different exercises from aerobics, to running, to weight lifting.  I have been completely pain free for over almost a year and a half now and I managed to avoid surgery.  Good luck with your pain, I know it's excruciating and miserable to have to live with back pain.  I hope you get it resovled soon.
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depending on how long....fibromyalgia?
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i think i have it to.im 41 and hurt all over.hands, feet,knee's,and joints.not much out there helps the pain.i would say ask your doctor.mine says i have the begining stages of it.good luck!
553580
That's rough; I've had that problem a few times and it isn't any fun! You need some muscle relaxers, even mild ones are better than none, and also some pain relievers, preferebly something strong, like 800 miligram Ibuprofen. Then you need to take it easy.
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I know how you feel. My mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 8 years ago. She is in shocking pain for which she takes prednisolone. She is allergic to many things so this is her only option. She also suffers from extreme tiredness and very weak and sore muscles. She also has Mitochondriamyopathy which contributes to the fibromyalgia. I have been having a lot of trouble for several years now and my physiotherapist thinks I have fm as well. I can understand how you must feel. Are you very sensitive to touch? that seems to be a major problem for my mother and I. I don't know if there is any other suggestion to help with pain since you are on meds, apart from hydrotherapy which is what I am doing at the momment. It allows you to get moving more freely without the weight of your body putting strain on your muscles. Keep moving for as long as you can, the hydro really does help. Good luck.
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Yes, I sometimes have pain as you described and I have Fibromyalgia. Let's face it, Fibromyalgia is a real PAIN! I have had it for 30 plus years. I am sorry you are experiencing it. Worry and Stress does not help us so try to calm down, okay? I don't think there is a place on my body that hasn't had pain. I would like to ask you if you have a lot of trouble sleeping with your pain and if you are always tired?  Let me know, Okay? Best of luck!
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http://www.med-help.net/Fibromyalgia-Doctors.html\n\nhttp://www.fmscommunity.org/findingadoctor.htm\n\nhttp://www.fmaware.org/fminfo/findingRightDoctor.htm\n(scroll down to the very bottom for links on finding a doc)\n\n\nyou also might try calling the dr.'s office and just asking if they treat FM, or asking whether the dr. has any experience dealing with it. Probably need to speak with a nurse. \nin my experience, i went through many many dr.'s until was I diagnosed. i didn't know anything about it until a little under a year ago, after complaining to a friend who has FM who told me my symptoms sounded just like hers. no dr.'s ever mentioned the word Fibromyalgia, some even suggested that it was in my head. \nafter researching FM, i confronted my current dr. with it. \nafter constant badgering (i felt) on my part and insistence on blood tests, or on any tests that would find something (or nothing in the case of FM), she finally realized i had it, and sent me to a rheumatologist who confirmed it within 5 minutes. \ni guess my point is that you have to be your own advocate.. go to the dr. armed with information and your symptoms of FM. you have to be very persistent and a little pushy i think to get someone to listen to you.\ni hope this helps. good luck and remember that it won't kill you, just make your life a living hell some days:)