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Ok we all know I have arthritis and fibro
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 158460"><p>A couple of things crossed my mind that it could be related to or that might be of help...</p><p>I thought of water retention. Are you taking any kind of diuretic? Even if you are not taking anything prescribed, there are some over the counter types that are usually sold in the isle for menstruation remedies. If you suspect swelling, you might try taking something like this as directed, avoid salty foods and drink more water.</p><p> </p><p>Also, are you taking anything for inflamation? I suppose I am very fortunate that Naproxen works very well for me.</p><p> </p><p>I have a friend that is getting really good help with aches and pains from Glucosamine/Chondroitin. It is an alternative supplement that many swear by.</p><p> </p><p>Can you exercise lightly? I have seen plenty of articles indicating that light exercise (when at all possible) is helpful for those suffering from fibro pain.</p><p> </p><p>Another thought I had...are you taking any new medications or any new combination of medications? Could it be a bad reaction of some sort?</p><p> </p><p>Could it be a neuropathy? <a href="http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/detail_peripheralneuropathy.htm" target="_blank">http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/detail_peripheralneuropathy.htm</a></p><p>I don't know much about this particular topic....I went to another website and this is what I found:</p><p> </p><p>medications that cause the following:</p><p> </p><p>PN=Peripheral Neuropathy</p><p>SS=Serum Sickness </p><p>Acetazoleamide PN</p><p>p (para)-Amino-salicylic acid SS</p><p>Anti-histamines SS</p><p>Barbiturates PN & SS</p><p>Colchicine PN</p><p>Colistin & polymyxin PN</p><p>Digitalis PN</p><p>Dimercaprol (BAL) PN</p><p>Ergot alkaloids PN</p><p>Heparin SS</p><p>Hydantoin derivatives PN & SS</p><p>Hydralazine PN & SS</p><p>Insulin SS</p><p>Iodides SS</p><p>Isoniazid PN</p><p>Mercurials SS</p><p>MAO Inhibitors PN</p><p>Nitrofurantoin PN</p><p>Penicillin SS</p><p>Phenolphthalein SS</p><p>Phenylbutazone SS</p><p>Probenecid SS</p><p>Procaine amide SS</p><p>Propylthiouracil SS</p><p>Quinidine/quinine SS</p><p>Salicylates SS</p><p>Streptomycin PN & SS</p><p>Sulfonamides PN</p><p>Vancomycin PN</p><p> </p><p>Also, posters there felt that to prevent neuropathy the following supplements were helpful: B50, B12, CoQ10. Other possibilities are alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine (this last one might cause weight loss!)</p><p> </p><p>I would keep your legs warm, consider massaging them gently, perhaps a light (short) walk (if possible), avoid salty foods, drink plenty of water, taking at least a multi vitamin if you are not doing so already and get to the doctor if things don't improve shortly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 158460"] A couple of things crossed my mind that it could be related to or that might be of help... I thought of water retention. Are you taking any kind of diuretic? Even if you are not taking anything prescribed, there are some over the counter types that are usually sold in the isle for menstruation remedies. If you suspect swelling, you might try taking something like this as directed, avoid salty foods and drink more water. Also, are you taking anything for inflamation? I suppose I am very fortunate that Naproxen works very well for me. I have a friend that is getting really good help with aches and pains from Glucosamine/Chondroitin. It is an alternative supplement that many swear by. Can you exercise lightly? I have seen plenty of articles indicating that light exercise (when at all possible) is helpful for those suffering from fibro pain. Another thought I had...are you taking any new medications or any new combination of medications? Could it be a bad reaction of some sort? Could it be a neuropathy? [URL]http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/detail_peripheralneuropathy.htm[/URL] I don't know much about this particular topic....I went to another website and this is what I found: medications that cause the following: PN=Peripheral Neuropathy SS=Serum Sickness Acetazoleamide PN p (para)-Amino-salicylic acid SS Anti-histamines SS Barbiturates PN & SS Colchicine PN Colistin & polymyxin PN Digitalis PN Dimercaprol (BAL) PN Ergot alkaloids PN Heparin SS Hydantoin derivatives PN & SS Hydralazine PN & SS Insulin SS Iodides SS Isoniazid PN Mercurials SS MAO Inhibitors PN Nitrofurantoin PN Penicillin SS Phenolphthalein SS Phenylbutazone SS Probenecid SS Procaine amide SS Propylthiouracil SS Quinidine/quinine SS Salicylates SS Streptomycin PN & SS Sulfonamides PN Vancomycin PN Also, posters there felt that to prevent neuropathy the following supplements were helpful: B50, B12, CoQ10. Other possibilities are alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine (this last one might cause weight loss!) I would keep your legs warm, consider massaging them gently, perhaps a light (short) walk (if possible), avoid salty foods, drink plenty of water, taking at least a multi vitamin if you are not doing so already and get to the doctor if things don't improve shortly. [/QUOTE]
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