I was just wondering if anyone has heard of the book "Your Symptoms are Real"? I heard the author on a program last night and it was very interesting. He has...
I am interested in finding out what's in this book. After you read it, could you please post a review? I was told at Mayo that I have Fibro (yeah, right) and...
I was just curious if anyone has scoliosis along with their costo? I have left lumbar scoliosis, not severe about 12 degrees, however it causes muscle...
Hi All, I've been doing fairly well, but I'm still having a lot of muscle spasms in my back and my doc doesn't want me taking the Clonazepam. He thinks I might...
Hi Nicolette, I also have Scoliosis, but mine is in my lower spine, so I do not think it is affecting my Costo. Actually I haven't had much lower back pain at...
Hi Wanda, I am finally going to a Rheumatologist this week too. My appointment is tomorrow morning. I am going because of all of the positive feedback on...
Hi Debbie, Good luck to you! I hope it goes well. My x-rays are old, so they are going to take new ones. I'm just nervous because there are so many in my...
Wanda: I saw a Rheumatologist for years, before moving 3 years ago. They usually do LOTS of bloodwork, at least at first, and maybe xrays on the first visit....
Hi Carol, My GP is one of those people that if he can't make it better by just having me take ibuprofen, an antibiotic or muscle relaxants, then he passes me...
Hi Wanda, I had my appointment this morning with the Rheumatologist. I was there for what seemed like forever. Long talk first, physical exam and then...
Hi Debbie, We set our hopes so high for someone to give us some real relief and they give you a gel. I can tell you're disappointed, but give it a try....
... I know sometimes it is hard when you are in pain but it can be better to try one thing at once and give it a reasonable time to have an effect. If you try...
Hi Wanda, Yes, I am a little dissapointed, but understand his point of view. I let him know all of the things that were tried on me in the past. He basically...
Thanks Barbara! I plan on giving it a go. I have put it on once today and don't notice too much of a difference. Does it take several applications to start...
... rib ... liquid, ... insight. Wanda - I'm sure it is possible that it is an allergic reaction from something you are using on that area - but I'm not quite...
... I found that it took a day or so before I felt much difference but I had a heck of a lot of muscle tension as well as the rib problems and I found it was...
Hi All, I'm hoping it's just a reaction to one of the creams that I tried. It doesn't look like shingles. I'll see what the doctor says tomorrow. I sure...
Debbie, One more question. Did they tell you not to use any meds, creams, gels or anything, before your appointment? My appointment got set up so quickly,...
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Hi Wanda, They didn't tell me to stop any meds or creams that I am on. They did ask for a complete list and at what dosage though. Hope this helps. Good luck...
Thanks Barbara. Today I found that I must have a lot of muscle tension that is causing pain too. When the doctor was pushing on my rib cage, sternum and...
Thanks Debbie! Also, I have the same problem with my muscles. I feel like the muscles are always pulling so hard on my ribs, spine, neck, abs and even lower...
A Voltaren Gel Update - Well, my Voltaren gel experience is very short lived. I went through my sample tube in a day because I was instructed to use about 5...
Hi All, Debbie, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you can work something out. I had my appointment this morning with the Rheumatologist and I think it went very...
Hi Wanda, I am glad that your appointment went well. It sounds like you have some good treatment plans in place. Where to you get the DMSO cream from? I am...
Hi Debbie, I've been on and off Clonazapam or Lorazepam many times, for other illnesses, deaths in the family, etc... It sounds like I'm going to be on this...
... I ... Oh dear, I'm sorry it didn't work out. I know when I tried it I just bought the tube of gel over the counter and it wasn't expensive (about £5). I...
Barbara- This is a crazy thing to ask you, but could you please give me the company's address off the box your Prescriptive Voltaren Gel came in? I tried it,...
... I am sorry but I don't think it will be much help as I am in the UK. I can only tell you that I used Voltarol gel (it is the same thing) and bought it from...
... and ... And sorry, I should have said...it is made by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd - I can give you contact details if you need them but since it is a...
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