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Name: maeleann Title of Question: NUMBESS IN HANDS & ARMS

Question: I WAS DIAGNOSED ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO AND HAVE GONE DOWN HILL EVER SINCE. NOT ONLY DO I HAVE FM WITH THE PAIN NOW AFFECTING ALL MT JOINTS AS WELL AS THE MUSCLES BUT DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE (WITH 5 FAILED SURGERIES), DEPRESSIONIBS, MEMORY LOSS AND 2 PAIN MANAGMENT IMPLANTS BUT FOR SEVERAL MONTH MY HANDS & ARMS HAVE BEEN GOING NUMB EVERY NIGHT AND SOMETIMES DURING THE DAY. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I'M AT THE END OF MY ROPE THESE DAYS AND JUST NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO ?

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Name: Raymonde Laprade | Date: March 9, 2008, 19:24

Answer: Hi Maeleann: I was diagnosed with Fibro last September and have been suffering numbness in my hands, arms and toes mainly at night and in the morning for the past two years. My doctor doesn't seem to think that it's related to Fibro, but I've read that it can be symptomatic in some Fibro sufferers. Some days it's worse than others and I don't know what brings it on. Sorry I can't help out more, but at least you know you are not alone. Raymonde =

Name: chloe3 | Date: March 26, 2008, 20:03

Answer: Maeleann: I am so sorry about your health. I know how you suffer and my heart goes out to you. My diagnosis came about because everything ultimately began in my hands, arms, shoulders and neck. I went from doctor to doctor trying to find someone who could identify the problem. Of course, the very first thing they diagnosed was carpal tunnel syndrome after I was sent in for the electrical shock test that is generally given. That test was excruciatingly painful and I cried all the way home. (I'm someone who never cried--ever!) I underwent carpal tunnel surgery in both hands before the doctors finally diagnosed me with lupus and fibromyalgia. I, too, suffer from pain in my joints as well as my muscles, severe pain in my knee, memory loss and, most recently, IBS. To add insult to injury, a year after my diagnosis, the doctors found ovarian cancer. I know you are at the end of your rope--and who could blame you? But don't give up! You can talk to me...I will listen to anything you have to say. I was bedridden for six years and finally decided that I couldn't accept that life anymore. I researched the internet, read every book I could get my hands on, spoke with as many people as possible, and prayed--a lot! I decided that my life was important and purposeful no matter what and I took a proactive mindset and decided to gain some control over what treatment methods I would utilize. Little by little, my life became better and better. Nothing has changed, but just taking some control over my treatment plan has somehow made me feel like a new person. It gave me hope and put me back in the driver's seat. What I found out is that the reality of the situation is I was never really out of the driver's seat...it just felt as though I was. I found that I am in a unique position...a position in which I am living each day, experiencing everything that comes along--even if that includes pain. I have four dogs now, which is probably three too many, but that's okay...I decided to adopt three of them from pet rescue. I felt I needed to "give something back" and that was the way I chose to do it. However, in "giving back" I realized that I am the one who had actually been given the gift. I have these four amazing little souls who cuddle with me and who actually want to be with me--no matter what I look like or how long I remain in my p.j.'s during the day. They seem to sense when I'm in the most pain and they hover over me, giving me puppy-dog kisses and lying close to me. Petting them takes my mind off of the pain and allows me some enjoyment in my life. So, when I thought I was "giving something back," I found that I was the one who actually gained. My outlook is different now because I have someone who can't wait for my eyes to open in the morning! Try to find something you love to help take you to another place--far away from your pain. Sometimes pain meds simply don't work, but that "something" that takes you away will always be there. Please write to me if you need to talk. I will always listen. My thoughts are with you! :0) =

Name: lmhs1935 | Date: March 28, 2008, 11:59

Answer: My 15 year old daughter has fibro. She also suffered with numbness in her hands and feet. Pins and needles too. She is on neurontin now and it has help that a lot. She takes 800mg three times a day. Hope that helps. =

Name: moonbloom | Date: July 22, 2008, 22:15

Answer: I had the problem and the doctor, after a stress test which was ok, sent me to a nerve specialist. I guess the instrument they used to jiggle my nerves cured me, because I haven't had numbness since. =