Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Ultracet used to work for me but it doesn't do diddly squat anymore. But try and tell the doctor that. My other major problem is the monthly monster is coming, which doesn't help at all. Anyone tried those thermacare patches? I wondered if they would work. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Ultracet used to work for me but it doesn't do diddly squat anymore. But try and tell the doctor that. My other major problem is the monthly monster is coming, which doesn't help at all. Anyone tried those thermacare patches? I wondered if they would work. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Ultracet used to work for me but it doesn't do diddly squat anymore. But try and tell the doctor that. My other major problem is the monthly monster is coming, which doesn't help at all. Anyone tried those thermacare patches? I wondered if they would work. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Other than the usual, I don't know what to say. Ultracet is supposed to do well with FMS, but it didn't for me. I'm on the patch, and after the first couple of days it doesn't interfere with my thinking or little bit of driving I do, and it helps with the pain. But because it's a narcotic they like to exhaust all other avenues first. The weather changes we've had lately have been really major....I'm in your general area so I know. With the tail end of hurricanes, rain, flooding, tornadoes, etc and the cold front from the north I think that although the temps haven't hit the cold end yet, the barometric changes have been really major. Make sure that just because you are working you don't skip your exercise , meditation, etc. That is soooo important for pain control. Also make sure that you aren't using caffiene to attempt to increase your energy level since that always backfires with interfering with sleep which is the major cause of pain in FMS. Kathy Any suggestions? Okay guys, I need some advice. You know that I have been working at Chick Fil A to supplement my SSDI checks. Bad thing is that winter is coming and we all know what that means for us 'fibro' sufferers. Do you have any suggestions for some pain relief that I could ask for from my dr that will help me but not interfere with my ability to work? I really like working there but I am NOT looking forward to this pain I know is coming because it has already started, even wht the little change in weather we have had.. Sharon Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Other than the usual, I don't know what to say. Ultracet is supposed to do well with FMS, but it didn't for me. I'm on the patch, and after the first couple of days it doesn't interfere with my thinking or little bit of driving I do, and it helps with the pain. But because it's a narcotic they like to exhaust all other avenues first. The weather changes we've had lately have been really major....I'm in your general area so I know. With the tail end of hurricanes, rain, flooding, tornadoes, etc and the cold front from the north I think that although the temps haven't hit the cold end yet, the barometric changes have been really major. Make sure that just because you are working you don't skip your exercise , meditation, etc. That is soooo important for pain control. Also make sure that you aren't using caffiene to attempt to increase your energy level since that always backfires with interfering with sleep which is the major cause of pain in FMS. Kathy Any suggestions? Okay guys, I need some advice. You know that I have been working at Chick Fil A to supplement my SSDI checks. Bad thing is that winter is coming and we all know what that means for us 'fibro' sufferers. Do you have any suggestions for some pain relief that I could ask for from my dr that will help me but not interfere with my ability to work? I really like working there but I am NOT looking forward to this pain I know is coming because it has already started, even wht the little change in weather we have had.. Sharon Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 They are basically heat held in place at the area, and they help the same amount as a heating pad, but you can walk around with them on and they don't cool as fast as the microwave heating pads. Kathy Re: Any suggestions? Ultracet used to work for me but it doesn't do diddly squat anymore. But try and tell the doctor that. My other major problem is the monthly monster is coming, which doesn't help at all. Anyone tried those thermacare patches? I wondered if they would work. SharonPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 They are basically heat held in place at the area, and they help the same amount as a heating pad, but you can walk around with them on and they don't cool as fast as the microwave heating pads. Kathy Re: Any suggestions? Ultracet used to work for me but it doesn't do diddly squat anymore. But try and tell the doctor that. My other major problem is the monthly monster is coming, which doesn't help at all. Anyone tried those thermacare patches? I wondered if they would work. SharonPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 They are basically heat held in place at the area, and they help the same amount as a heating pad, but you can walk around with them on and they don't cool as fast as the microwave heating pads. Kathy Re: Any suggestions? Ultracet used to work for me but it doesn't do diddly squat anymore. But try and tell the doctor that. My other major problem is the monthly monster is coming, which doesn't help at all. Anyone tried those thermacare patches? I wondered if they would work. SharonPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 I never got any relief from Ultracet when I was uising it. I have a variety of different pain meds that I use for various things and they do help. I use the Topomax for the headaches (nothing elso had seemed to helped and even it lacks the curing powers I need at times but it has better than any of the multiple things that the doctors have tried previously for it. I also use the patches (Lidoderm for spot pain control), Duragesic patches for general pain and oxycodone for whatever elsepops up. Lately, I've been better, but I've had problems is with energy. I'll have a burst of energy maybe in the morning and have gave good start in the morninn but by mid day I'm readu for a nap which usually turns into a nap of anywhere from 1/2 hour - 3 hours. . Running even the shortest of errands just saps me of energies and washes me out. I usually do exercise for a 1/2 hour- 1 hour in the morning when I get up in th morning. I've got a couple of projects I'm working on for my granddaughters bedroom so that keeps the mind busy planning and working on it. Jane Original Message ----- From: Kathy To: autoimmune-ills Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Any suggestions? Other than the usual, I don't know what to say. Ultracet is supposed to do well with FMS, but it didn't for me. I'm on the patch, and after the first couple of days it doesn't interfere with my thinking or little bit of driving I do, and it helps with the pain. But because it's a narcotic they like to exhaust all other avenues first. The weather changes we've had lately have been really major....I'm in your general area so I know. With the tail end of hurricanes, rain, flooding, tornadoes, etc and the cold front from the north I think that although the temps haven't hit the cold end yet, the barometric changes have been really major. Make sure that just because you are working you don't skip your exercise , meditation, etc. That is soooo important for pain control. Also make sure that you aren't using caffiene to attempt to increase your energy level since that always backfires with interfering with sleep which is the major cause of pain in FMS. Kathy Any suggestions? Okay guys, I need some advice. You know that I have been working at Chick Fil A to supplement my SSDI checks. Bad thing is that winter is coming and we all know what that means for us 'fibro' sufferers. Do you have any suggestions for some pain relief that I could ask for from my dr that will help me but not interfere with my ability to work? I really like working there but I am NOT looking forward to this pain I know is coming because it has already started, even wht the little change in weather we have had.. Sharon Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 I never got any relief from Ultracet when I was uising it. I have a variety of different pain meds that I use for various things and they do help. I use the Topomax for the headaches (nothing elso had seemed to helped and even it lacks the curing powers I need at times but it has better than any of the multiple things that the doctors have tried previously for it. I also use the patches (Lidoderm for spot pain control), Duragesic patches for general pain and oxycodone for whatever elsepops up. Lately, I've been better, but I've had problems is with energy. I'll have a burst of energy maybe in the morning and have gave good start in the morninn but by mid day I'm readu for a nap which usually turns into a nap of anywhere from 1/2 hour - 3 hours. . Running even the shortest of errands just saps me of energies and washes me out. I usually do exercise for a 1/2 hour- 1 hour in the morning when I get up in th morning. I've got a couple of projects I'm working on for my granddaughters bedroom so that keeps the mind busy planning and working on it. Jane Original Message ----- From: Kathy To: autoimmune-ills Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Any suggestions? Other than the usual, I don't know what to say. Ultracet is supposed to do well with FMS, but it didn't for me. I'm on the patch, and after the first couple of days it doesn't interfere with my thinking or little bit of driving I do, and it helps with the pain. But because it's a narcotic they like to exhaust all other avenues first. The weather changes we've had lately have been really major....I'm in your general area so I know. With the tail end of hurricanes, rain, flooding, tornadoes, etc and the cold front from the north I think that although the temps haven't hit the cold end yet, the barometric changes have been really major. Make sure that just because you are working you don't skip your exercise , meditation, etc. That is soooo important for pain control. Also make sure that you aren't using caffiene to attempt to increase your energy level since that always backfires with interfering with sleep which is the major cause of pain in FMS. Kathy Any suggestions? Okay guys, I need some advice. You know that I have been working at Chick Fil A to supplement my SSDI checks. Bad thing is that winter is coming and we all know what that means for us 'fibro' sufferers. Do you have any suggestions for some pain relief that I could ask for from my dr that will help me but not interfere with my ability to work? I really like working there but I am NOT looking forward to this pain I know is coming because it has already started, even wht the little change in weather we have had.. Sharon Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi, my daughter is 2 and has tested " inconclusive " for one blood test and negative for another celiac blood test. She has had various allergy tests, and last week they did a barium enema. Tests were normal. Her doctor is still trying to rule out Celiac. She has been on a GF diet for 3 weeks now. Her skin did clear up and the constipation was getting better, her asthma is controlled. Now her skin is starting to get worse. Next week when we go to the doctor we are going to discuss the endoscopy, I know I will have to put her back on gluten. I guess I need to know, can she have celiac and have symptoms come back? She goes to a very well respected hospital and doctor, supposidly he has celiac too? I don't know what else could be the problem, celiac is the only thing that explains all her symptoms. Could she be breaking out because of touching something with gluten in it? Any suggestions? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Skin problems from celiac have a later onset and a longer recovery time then bowel and other symptoms. I wouldn't rule out celiac based on that if it were me. Ten years ago, my then 2 year old son had inconclusive blood test results. They mentioned the biopsy as an option, but didn't particularly recommend it. With our family history we chose to just follow the diet that my husband was already on. He had miraculous improvements in all areas of his health, and started gaining weight immediately. He had been failure to thrive before that. Our pediatrician diagnosed him based on the result of the gluten free diet. Jupiter, FL any suggestions? Hi, my daughter is 2 and has tested "inconclusive" for one blood test and negative for another celiac blood test. She has had various allergy tests, and last week they did a barium enema. Tests were normal. Her doctor is still trying to rule out Celiac. She has been on a GF diet for 3 weeks now. Her skin did clear up and the constipation was getting better, her asthma is controlled. Now her skin is starting to get worse. Next week when we go to the doctor we are going to discuss the endoscopy, I know I will have to put her back on gluten. I guess I need to know, can she have celiac and have symptoms come back? She goes to a very well respected hospital and doctor, supposidly he has celiac too? I don't know what else could be the problem, celiac is the only thing that explains all her symptoms. Could she be breaking out because of touching something with gluten in it? Any suggestions? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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