In Day #5 of this flare. The pain is not so bad as the God-awful fatigue. Just round the clock fatigue. I know many of you experience this much worse than I do, but, as I said, I haven't had a flare in a while so this is really off-setting for me.

Why this flare is lasting so much longer than usual, I have no idea. I just hope it ends soon.

[January]

I was sitting in a metal garden swing yesterday and it broke and sent me tumbling to the ground. A split second before it broke, I held my broken leg straight out so it didn't get hurt, thank God. I am stoved up, but it could be so much worse. The fibro is worse today, possibly due to the fall. I'm bruised, but the worst thing bruised was my pride!

[Kiya]

Originally Posted by Bubbles&Buttercup

They do and they put me on it but told me I probably wouldn't get in any sooner because so many people are on the list.

Went back to my dr because I had to get results for chest X-rays and let her know how long it would be and she's going to see if there is anyone else sort of near by, and if not I might have to travel 4 hours to get to see someone sooner. Effing rural towns.

oh good grief. the downside of rural towns. hard enough to find a practitioner in town. luck!

[Kiya]

grrrr on that swing and the ppl who told you it was "Safe". hope you are ok.

[Kiya]

Originally Posted by newgal2

In Day #5 of this flare. The pain is not so bad as the God-awful fatigue. Just round the clock fatigue. I know many of you experience this much worse than I do, but, as I said, I haven't had a flare in a while so this is really off-setting for me.

Why this flare is lasting so much longer than usual, I have no idea. I just hope it ends soon.

flares are just plain sucky. (i'm causing my own with what I'm putting in my body... knowingly... pretty dumb. but there it is).

Well, I wasn't quite sure if I'm out of flare but I went jog/walking this morning anyway. I jog (slowly) for 1-1/2 minutes then walk two minutes in between and do that four times. After that I jog one minute and walk one minute in between and do that twice.

I really hope I don't pay for this, but it did give me a little more energy to get some things done. I'll find out later this afternoon if I aggravated things.

Hope everyone has a good day.

[January]

I am not as sore as I thought I'd be, but I'm shuffling along.

[January]

Just got home from physical therapy. Oh my goodness, the pain.

[Kiya]

you're in good company then; ditto to both. I could just cry.
Hugs

[cakeladie]

My fibo and lupus is out of control. They want to up my pain meds because the pain is causing my BP to go up. I ended up in the ER the other night. Now all they want me to do is lay down in a dark room all day and take my meds and keep the stress at bay. That is easier said then done.

[January]

((((( Kiya ))))) ((((( Cakeladie )))))

I hope you both feel better. I am sending you prayers, good thoughts and lots of love.

[Kiya]

(((((( all !!! )))))

pain has increased from a 7+ to a 9.... I still need to take the pain med..... I just haven't bothered to move.....

[January]

((((( Kiya )))))

I hope you took the pain med and I hope so much that it worked!

[lizardlady]

I am so exhausted today that I fell asleep on the way to work - TWICE!! Then I was watching a training video at work and slept through half of it. Ironically I got a perfect score on the test at the end!

[cakeladie]

You need to get some rest. You will be no good to your babies if you are not well.

Take are

[cakeladie]

Kiya if you wait to long to take the pain meds they will not work like they are supposed to. Also try a heating pad or a rice pack.

[Kiya]

I did take the med both last night and tonight... I can't really feel all that much difference, until I try to walk. then it's like walking on the moon.... wheeeeeee. but as for the pain, it's more like the pain is still there, I just don't care as much about it. strange.

((((( everyone )))))

[January]

I know that feeling, Kiya. It's really strange, isn't it, to just not care about the pain.

Yesterday I walked too much and today can't stand the touch of my slipper on my foot. My foot slipped and I cut my toe on my desk. The PT had told me specifically not to break the skin on that foot and leg. Oh well, it's done now. The PT said whatever I do, to be sure and get there today. I don't know that I can stand the touch of a shoe.

The fibro is acting up because of the foot and leg. The body truly is one organism.

Hugs and love to all.

[~Christina]

Warning... Rant ahead !!!

Okay my Pain got so bad I had to go IP to stay safe.. I have been home 2 weeks now and my pain is flaring even more.. I am at a critical point... I haven't slept more than 20 hours in the last 3 weeks total.

My pdoc put me on Trazadone 450mg in hopes of getting me to sleep, somehow. Lifelong Insomniac here. I have tried every medication possible.. he and I were just scrambling to find something.

I take Lyrica ...... I honestly don't think it really helps, but I take it .. I can't take Cymbalta.

I see my GP on Monday honestly there isn't going to be anything he can do. I already know this.. So depressing to know though.

So I am a hair away from not being safe again.... Everyone knows , husband, T and pdoc.

I am doing every bit of self care I can .. I am so sick of my Bipolar and Fibro feeding off each other.. Its such a nasty dangerous situation.

Anyway #endrant.. Thanks for letting me dump it out

[January]

Christina, have you tried nuerontin for the bipolar and the fibro? It works for both and has really, really helped me.

[cakeladie]

Christina,

I am so sorry I know how it is not to be able to sleep.

I came on here wanting to vent about falling last night and being in pain but you changed my mind.

I wish there was something I could do but please stay safe. And thank ALL of you guys for being there.

[January]

((((( Cakeladie )))))

Please tell us about your fall. You are important to all of us! I hope you are all right.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by January

Christina, have you tried nuerontin for the bipolar and the fibro? It works for both and has really, really helped me.

Yes I have, Non helpful .. kinda of like I feel about Lyrica to be honest. Thanks for your help

[~Christina]

Cake I am so sorry about your falling Please share about your fall. I hope you will be okay

[cakeladie]

Honestly I do not know what happen. Along with fibro, I have lupus and RA. My right side is really bad and when I go out I do try and use my walker but I do not like to being 45 I feel like a 90 year old women.

I was walking from the front room to the bedroom to show my husband something and down I went. My husband called out to see if I was ok but when I did not answer he came looking for me. He said I was just starring at straight ahead and not talking so he picked up the phone to call 911 but after rubbing my shoulder and calling my name I came back.

It did not "feel" like anything was broken I just hurt. I was just in the ER the other day I did not want to do that again so I took my pain meds and my muscle relaxer and went to bed. It hurts to walk and to use my right hand. But like I said I can move my wrist and fingers and walk with a limp but I usually walk with a limp so that's nothing new. But a fall like that should not put me down like that. I really truly hate this disease.

Christina are you feeling better?