Rheumatologist Release Back To PCP
I received my diagnosis last Thursday and my rheumatologist released me back to my PCP. I am disappointed by that because I don't know if my PCP is knowledgeable about fibro. I have not talked with her about it at all. I'm not scheduled to go back to her until May for my physical. Is it normal for your rheumatologist to do that? Should I make an appointment to see PCP sooner. I just started gabapentin and have a question but I feel like I don't have a doctor to ask now. Thoughts?
If your PCP is like mine you probably are better off-my PCP wanted to have me continue with a med I id not need that was messing up my liver-I gave her my are you insane look. She is a gate way… read more
Sharing The Importance Of Staying Clear Of "Ultra Processed Foods"!
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/...
Strange that over eating spoils yr sleep Shotsey 😂
Ultram
Ultram
Does Ultram make you retain fluids or increase your blood pressure?
i have taken it for quite awhile, and it doesn't cause either for me. hope that helps.
Baclofen
I have been currently prescribed baclofen and tylenol/codein. New pain dr took me off hydrocodon 10mg and replaced with these new medicines. I have no relief of pain now... have yall tried these meds and did they help?
@A MyFibroTeam Member it will say it on your bottle. Or look it up to make sure. I know that the dosage I am taking does have it in it. I have to take mine every 4 hours so It has elevated my counts… read more
Medicine Change
My rheumatologist just put me on tramadol. Has anyone had any luck with this helping pain? I remember taking it a very long time ago for a broken foot and it didn't really help but this is higher dosage.
Urinary Incontinence
This is a big issue for some of us and I hate having to wear something those days that I know that I'm going to have an accident kinda day. This is what I have noticed maybe you have noticed the same thing also
-The days I have accidents are flareup days
-My bladder seems to have dropped that day.
-When I have sugar it seems to make it worse. I tend to get a UTI's and have lots of accidents those days. ( So I have to AVOID white pure sugar now)!
-I still make sure to drink my water.
-I have… read more
Lucy6 that is how I felt also...
Does Anyone Else Experience An Inability To Process Pharmaceutical Medicines?
I've been like that my whole life, it's like my body just automatically wants to reject anything that's not an antibiotic or vaccine. A lot of the meds the doctors tried putting me on (when I was officially diagnosed with fibro and depression / anxiety) tried to convince me to "off" myself. I have a good handle on my brain-self, so I knew that wasn't "me" thinking those thoughts, if that makes any sense. I was just curious if anyone else has experienced this?
Yes, I was told to start antidepressants at 1/4of a dose to prevent side effects….
Opinions On Low Carb Diets
I'm thinking of trying a low carb diet. Does anyone follow a specific diet which helps their condition? I have tried gluten free and was vegetarian for several years. Any diet suggestions would be helpful.
Well done everybody who has made positive changes to their diet. If you have not don’t beat yourself up. There are as usual a host of reasons why people cannot lose weight or alter their diet. Just… read more
Thyroid Problems?
I have a nodule on my thyroid that keeps getting larger. Just being watched as of now, blood panel is normal.