Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes! This is the way it is - I'm never sure whether it is the fibro, the celiac disease or my arthritis. I don't see how you are able to go to work everyday. I am retired but I make myself walk my 82 pound collie everyday in the woods at least once. Luckily he doesn't pull unless one of the neighborhood dogs is out that he does not like. It is a matter of pride for my dog to establish the fact that he is THE top dog in the neighborhood. I'll be seeing my pain specialist this afternoon and I have lots of new pain to tell him about. (mostly in my knees and fingers) Take care, Margaret B > > Yesterday, I worked at home instead of going to the office because I > had developed the 10th sore throat and flu-ey feeling in three > months. I usually go to work feeling that way, but yesterday I just > couldn't. So, I elected to stay home, but I did work all day from > home because it was " payroll day " so I had no choice. The chronic > sore throat/flu-like feelings last about a day or a day-and-a-half > and then pass. It will come back in a few weeks. > > Today, I have no sore throat, no flu-like feelings, but have spastic > bowel stuff going on. I have to go to work because there is a big > meeting. I'm hoping if I eat something filling it will stop the > urges. Man, I just cannot WIN! > > Two days ago I had cramps from my period and a horrendous backache. > > Tomorrow, it will probably be a migraine or cognitive disfunction, or > dizziness. A few days later my knees will hurt. And so on and so on > and so on. > > Does anyone else have symptoms that bounce around like this and are > different from day to day, but recurring over time? I feel like if I > explain it to " regular " people they think I am a hypochondriac. > Yesterday, I mentioned to my assistant that I had the sore throat/flu > thing and she was very sympathetic, which really surprised me. > Usually people give me a look like " Yuh, right. " I just want to know > if this is " normal " for FM for symptoms to bounce and change like > this. > > Merci beaucoup! > > K2 > > > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on > the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always > check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along > with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just > dangerous in general. > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) > pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to > trying to make that situation better. > > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group- > unsubscribe > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling > bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that > potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And > that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if > it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness > whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense > of humor. > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad > day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support. > > Have a nice day everyone. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I can't say it's normal because I've never liked the word but I know exactly what you're going through because that's me to a " T " . I never know from one day to the next what part of me is hurting and sometimes it changes hourly. I find it so frustrating and by the end of the day I feel like a rag doll someone stepped on all day. Hope you get to feeling better. You can only take it one day at a time. Later... " A heart at peace gives life to the body. " -- bouncing symptoms Does anyone else have symptoms that bounce around like this and are different from day to day, but recurring over time? I feel like if I explain it to " regular " people they think I am a hypochondriac. I just want to know if this is " normal " for FM for symptoms to bounce and change like this. Merci beaucoup! K2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I don't say my symptoms bounce either. Besides fibro, I have gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome. Those were diagnosed several years before fibro. I inherited my GI problems from my mom. My GI doctor treats them, too. Also am going through perimenopause so my female trouble is from that. A menopausal doctor treats me. I do agree that a spastic bladder can be related to fibro. Take meds for that. Hypothyroidism is a separate problem from fibro. But fibro patients can mimic the symptoms. Since last year I had my thyroid gland removed I see an endo for that. Debbie J > I just want to know > if this is " normal " for FM for symptoms to bounce and change like > this. > > Merci beaucoup! > > K2 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I am with you on the symptoms that " bounce " . Mine tend ot go from Headache first (usually my warning) or sometimes massive Migrane, into body aches like the flu, then a sore throat, weak body and no energy. I am sending some good weekend feeling vibes your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Oh, thank you both!! I thought I was losing my mind!! I walk my TWO 80+-lb dogs as much as possible too. It's one of my few pleasures in life. And yes, they too want to be top dog lol! K2 > Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes! This is the way it is - I'm never sure > whether it is the fibro, the celiac disease or my arthritis. I don't > see how you are able to go to work everyday. I am retired but I make > myself walk my 82 pound collie everyday in the woods at least once. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Thanks! Today, it was my neck and shoulder flaring once again and extreme fatigue. Oh boy! At least the flu-ey-ness is gone for now. K2 > > I am with you on the symptoms that " bounce " . > I am sending some good weekend feeling vibes your way! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Debbie- You and I have the same kind of problems. I have a very sensitive stomach and bowel system. It acts up so easily that I have to very careful about what I eat and keep Imodium around and Pepto. My dr. gives me some prescription for nausea, whenever I feel sick I just take one and it usually works. Sometimes I have to lie down though. sylvia Please don't shake me, no don't wake me, leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping. Lennon/McCartney Re: bouncing symptoms I don't say my symptoms bounce either. Besides fibro, I have gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome. Those were diagnosed several years before fibro. I inherited my GI problems from my mom. My GI doctor treats them, too. Also am going through perimenopause so my female trouble is from that. A menopausal doctor treats me. I do agree that a spastic bladder can be related to fibro. Take meds for that. Hypothyroidism is a separate problem from fibro. But fibro patients can mimic the symptoms. Since last year I had my thyroid gland removed I see an endo for that. Debbie J > I just want to know > if this is " normal " for FM for symptoms to bounce and change like > this. > > Merci beaucoup! > > K2 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Thanks Sylvia for your support. I have to be careful what I eat, too. Lately my IBS keeps getting irritated. Monday if the roads don't freeze I see my GI. Have a nice warm weekend. Debbie J > > Debbie- > > You and I have the same kind of problems. I have a very sensitive stomach and bowel system. It acts up so easily that I have to very careful about what I eat and keep Imodium around and Pepto. My dr. gives me some prescription for nausea, whenever I feel sick I just take one and it usually works. Sometimes I have to lie down though. > > sylvia > > Please don't shake me, no don't wake me, leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping. Lennon/McCartney > > > > Re: bouncing symptoms > > I don't say my symptoms bounce either. Besides fibro, I have > gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome. Those were diagnosed several > years before fibro. I inherited my GI problems from my mom. My GI > doctor treats them, too. > Debbie J > >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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