Hi. My name is Darla, I have had Fibro since 1999, along with a list of other illnesses. The worst of my pain is in my Shoulders, Left Leg, Lower Back and Right Knee. I am having a Hard Time Right Now-Have Been Off My Pain Meds Since Last Mon, Have A Gastric Emptying Scan on Mon the 14th to Check for Gastro Paresis. I was Originally Diagnosised with Diabetic Gastro Paresis in 2008, but I have Switched to a Different Dr and She Wants A New Study Done.
Hi Darla
I am sorry you had to go off your pain meds. I hope the new doctor can help you and find out what is causing the problems did she say why she wanted to do the test again? Try and take some warm baths to help with the pain. I have horrible leg pain and stiffness. Let us know what the test show I will be thinking of you.
I'm sure this is quite painful, you are probably feeling pain that you have not had in a while. Lets hope this will tell her everything, and you won't have to continue to go through this, especially without your meds!
Hope you can find a way to get through this, two more days to go, hope they go very quickly!
Hi Darla,
Hope these issues get resolved sooner than later. Due to a liver transplant 5 months ago, I had been on steroids and now off of them since 2 weeks ago. While on them I felt no pain but off them, well, let’s just say I sure can relate to you. Hope you are able to return to your usual meds soon and hang in there. Hot baths ( sometimes up to 3 a day) are my greatest comfort. Take care
Hi Darla
sorry to hear about your pain, i certain understand as well. i guess tho im wondering why they took you off your pain meds?
if youve been on them awhile, assuming their opiods didnt you have withdrawl too? that can be murder to go thru. i dont know what id do if i didnt have my pain meds......i also have an inflammatory muscle disease as well as fibro which totally sucks big time. could you request lidoderm patches they help somewhat, and it would be better than nothing..heating pads help with the low back stuff. hang in there tho because we're here for support......
I have gastroparesis. You swallow the ole nuclear egg! Then I’ve had another type of scope test. Man, it hurts. My shoulder and neck kill me. Why have you stopped your pain meds? I don’t suffer well. Hope things work out well.
I have gastroparesis along with my Fibro also. I have had it for about 24 years. Can anyone tell me what kind of symptoms they have with it and do they have any suggestions on what makes it better?
I take aciphex and the probiotic Align for my gastroparesis. These were prescribed by my digestive disease doctor. Align you buy in a drug store or some where. I ache like crazy when my stomach is active. I can’t stand it. I am on a no vegetable/fruit diet right now from him.
I find that eating no oil, lots of high fiber make it better. I eat grilled grilled cheese tortillas, bagels, oatmeal, lots of sugar-free tea, everything bad for your diet, but good for your stomach.
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Rachel
Hi Darla and welcome! We are happy to have you join us and I hope you find our site encouraging and informative.
I'm sorry about your pain. It's all over the place, isn't it? Which stinks because when you try to use the other side of the body to take the pain off the worst side, you still end up hurting! Carrying groceries is a prime example.
The gastro paresis sounds ugly. I hope that's not what you have. And good for you for getting a new doctor if you weren't happy with your old one. Good luck to you on Monday!
Sorry to hear about all your pain. It seems to me once u get fibro you start getting other things because our bodies are weak and we are not active enough. I would love to take some exercise classes but my body is so frail I could not go up and down. I used to go to yoga all the time and really miss it. The only exercise I can do is the pool. You are weightless so you don’t feel the pain and can really move around. It feels wonderful and then, you get out — here comes the pain again sometimes even worse than before u got in. But I still go because I know I need to move this body. I love the water and it is heated.
I don’t suffer well either. Hope they give u something to help with the pain. Good luck to you.
I meant no high fiber.
Seems the pain med have something to do with the gastric emptying.
I have Diverticulitisis and IBS, can't have High Fiber. Can Have Sugar Free Tea, Bagels, English Muffins, Fruit.
I got ya.
With the Fibro I have constant pain through out my body, mostly in my lower back and neck, most days I have trouble walking and walk in a stooped position because I also have Scoliosis, I do not sleep very well because of pain, and the Doctors Do Not Get It. With the Gastro Paresis it is hit and miss when comes to eating. It so hard to find the right foods to eat, some days foods work well, like Oatmeal, fruit, vegetabels, Chicken, Rice and Alfredo Sauce another day it Will be Mashed Potatoes, or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. Just Depends. My Stomach Hurts After I Eat and The Doctor Says Not.
I had my Gastric Emptying Scan Today, and just waiting for the Results. Breakfast for the Scan was Scrambled Eggs and White Toast with Grape Jelly and 8 OZ Water.
Hello crazyhorse
At least the test is behind you(done). Now I hope you don't have to wait too long for the results. We too will be waiting for the results, firstly to offer support to you, secondly, someone here might also have the same symptoms as you so your results could start another person on the same road to find a diagnosis.
Please keep us updated.
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Rachel
What do you mean when you say My stomach hurts after I eat and the doctor says not? Does your doctor not believe you?
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Rachel