[Roaming_bird]

My back's been spasming for over a week now, and I finally had my appointment with a physical therapist. We were talking about exercising, and I mentioned that I had started walking frequently again, and that for me it was off and on depending on my depression, which is why my muscles aren't that strong.

I also felt the need to apologize for the times I winced or my back spasmed, because I didn't want to misrepresent my pain and make her think it was worse than it is -- at it's worst, it is the worst pain I've had in my life. But that usually lasts for short bursts, and when I'm still and not moving, my pain is at like a 3. Uncomfortable but I can manage.

When my doc prescribed muscle relaxers, I tried to take them as infrequently as I can because I don't want to be seen as a drug seeker, but the pt said I needed to take them three times a day as prescribed so that my back muscles can heal.

Sometimes I struggle with what is truly a problem and what is in my head. Is my pain as bad as I feel it? Do others in the same situation feel the same?

When my pt said it really WAS a problem, that my back had spasmed at least 10 times during my 40 minute appointment, it made me feel validated.

[Ocean Swimmer]

So they did know about your psyche Meds. Right? So the Meds are ok mixing.

[Roaming_bird]

Yes, they know about my psych meds. -- actually it was my family doc who prescribed the flexeril, and my psych doc knows and is good with it. The pt just told me I needed to take them as the script was written and not only when I was hurting.

The pt can't prescribe (I think) but she told me why I need to take them regularly to heal. I resisted because I want to be "strong and not need them," as if that's strength, lol.

[~Christina]

BP and fibro are a constant battle for me , because both cause insomnia and the everything can start to tumble down. Vicious cycle.

I just do the best I can and ride out the waves white knuckled often.