I go through this and it freaked me out so much, sometimes Id hit the floor thinking this is it . Then I started reading about this and with fibro and why so the anti-inflam helps I forgot to take mine last night and had a really rough time . I actually couldnt remember if I took my medication , and this has been happening to me forget if I took it or no so I didnt last night and suffered discomfort because I wasnt sure if I did take it or not better safe then sorry, then I was sorry anyway So if your going through this I sure know how you feel and yes it is scary and yes I am so scared of my body doing things all the time and trying to deal with what might come up I am no longer surprised when something pops up I pray all the time and yes I hurt all the time some days more then other days and nightmare wow I had them before I was on medication so same with migraines Im one bundle now sometimes I vibrate or if not in to much pain in my feet and calves I some time feel a wiggle twitch as if a worm is moving I reach for my leg and look and nothen lord help us all . last night I turned on the shower using only hot water shut the door I ended up laying on the floor , then started to cry then a small squeeky scream came out which caused my family to panic I ended up in emergancy they called 911 and the ambulance came I felt so stupid but I was dying I was sure I had serveral IVs on and was watched for 5 hours they gave me some pain medication and added fluides and a vitimin punch they called it and told me with fibro this happens why what how , because this had happen to me befor I remember my kids were still babies I was tired and doing laundry and the pain hit me and I blacked out by the dryer this is way back 9 years I had my kids when young and at this point since I fought and still fighting hard for answers next step new dr . with gods help I pray we all need help in every way house /home/relationships/family/children /income/medications . Now when something comes up I am not surprised but I try to deal with it but now its harder I am so sad for days now it hurts my emotions are tired now to I feel alone yet I put a smile on and I try to find humor because I read once every time we find humor in a bad situation we win, well with my hospital emergency I found myself beside my mom who was in the hospital for 2 days from being sick I felt good to look at her comforted me little but the look in her eyes broke my heart to I seen how she didnt like to see me this way me beeping and tubes and oxygen mask I tried to sit serveral times to show her Im ok no matter how hard it was and my whole self was shaking but I did it I never told her I am so frustrated depressed over all this ,I just wanted her to see I am trying no matter what . I dont know how to comfort the chest pains more I cant lay flat for days now under a large pile of pillows with my legs over a soft comforter. hurts to breath
I’m sorry to hear you are going through this. It sounds so scary. I have palpitations, a weird racey heart for like one to two minutes. Usually in the evening. I just sit through it and say this shall pass, and for now it does.
That pic of the pain in the chest and ribs is interesting, I honestly don’t think that I have had any of this. Although my breast are always sore and hurt most of the time. I touch my ribs now, and yes they are tender, but only when I touch.
With my medicine because I forget if I took it or not, I got a pill organizer from the dollar store, I fill it up on Sundays and I take from it the main pills that I need. Anything that is as needed then I can set those separately on my med shelf the. I know how many I’ve taken, and how many I can take.
I hope this helps
Feel better hang in there.
Joy
Thank you very much . I had the painful breasts also that comes and goes , I have to write to get a pill organizer down somewhere I keep forgetting to pick one up . It is scary , and every time this happens it is still scary and I have to try remember to relax and relax just trying to find things to do to help comfort with this also .Take care also <3
I set an alarm on my phone… For EVERYTHING I make lots of lists on sticky notes at work and on my phone for hands on. One for Walmart, one for work, one for home, birthdays, to do’s, important do now’s etc. I have almost everything on a alarm. Believe me I know what you mean. I forget everything!!!
Hi I get these chest pains too. It’s called costochondritis. Lessening my stress is only reliable way I have found to keep them at bay. When I have heavy stress they hit. It definitely feels like a heart attack. Advil takes edge off sometimes. Hugs to you hon. Hope it gets better. Try and lessen any stress as you’re able.
Laurie
Ah, shoot, I just lost my message to you and fingers hurt to type.
I'm so sorry about your chest pain! if a doctor has already ruled out heart problems, it might be costochondriitis: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/costochondritis/basics/definition/con-20024454 Basically it's an inflammation of the muscles of the ribs and it can mimic the pain of a heart attack for some people. I use Lyrica and it calms mine. You could ask your doctor about costochondritis and see if he can help to calm it down.
You have every right to be scared. You had hideous pain and didn't know what it was. Of course you went tothe hospital; any sane person would have gone for help.
Meanwhile, it's okay for you to show your own fear and vulnerability to others, even your mother. You ARE sick! Being seen by your mother when you're sick in a hospital bed is ok. It's normal. Do you to acknowledge to yourself that you're sick? If not, you might want to think about working on that It's ok. People can choose to like it or accept it or not but you are still you and the illness remains the same and you still have it. Maybe sharing a hug with your mom might prove helpful or letting her know that you love her no matter what would help.
I think your leg problem is restless leg syndrome: http://www.webmd.com/brain/restless-legs-syndrome/restless-legs-syndrome-rls
Here is info on treatment options: http://www.webmd.com/brain/restless-legs-syndrome/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment
Sorry I can't do more but stupid illness keeps me slowed down.
Hugs and understanding,
Pet
Ah yes today I started the sticky notes and my alarms on my phone . soon I will either remember where my pill organizer is or get a new one .
I think many times Im so dissappointed with myself when something pops up I will be looking more into the chest pains soon I am on naproxcine for inflamation but was surprised it is suppose to help with my chest also it would not have even dawned on me the connection really dr's should find a list of possibly things not just say oh fibro and send you out maybe they do this because some people sometimes adapt the symtms
Oh interesting , I didnt know what it was called or if they had a name for it thank you
oh ok yes I finally heard the name of the pain problem. I do accept I am sick, and I am trying very hard to make me be ok , I do understand possible that I wont get better or might get worst and it is different for different people . it hurt me to see my mom see me in such a way , because she has her own pains and I always helped her and gave her the emotional support I didnt want her to see me so wrecked but today she was more relaxed when I seen her and we sat a long time I told her what I could about fibromyalgia but being mom and dealing her way she compared me to others she knows with it and with her pains so I smiled and let her I know she heard me say it But the rest of the family started to believe me more some got angry told me to get disablity for it and well I dont even know how or where or when anything so the day by day thing must not let things get to me thank you for your informations . big hugs and prayers for you to