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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 540194"><p><u>I'm so sorry Nancy.</u></p><p><u></u>I have lupus and years ago had tremendous pain for a long time. The only thing that really helped was prednisone.</p><p>Since then, I have had some fibro symptoms and only used baths with epsom salts and lots of Motrin. (These days, I can't use MOtrin too much, due to another health problem).</p><p>Ironically, VERY recently I have had a lot of pain and am waiting to see my rheumatologist who unfortunately went on a 3.5 week vacation out of the country...so it is tough getting in to see him.</p><p>I took Cipro (antibiotic) recently and I have my suspicions that it is somehow related to this. There are lots of posts on the internet about people having arhtritic reactions to it, particularly in the feet. Most seem to get better in about 12 to 18 months (A LONG TIME!)</p><p>I'm having a new laser treatment for my feet (tendonitis??) that is helping a little. It is being done by a podiatrist. However, the rest of my body aches.</p><p>Again, I'm using those epsom salt baths almost daily. I believe they help. I use hot water. There is a supplement called Wobezyme N (not too sure of the spelling) that I just started taking. I've read that it might be helpful. I'm also drinking Cherry juice and that seems to be helping slightly.</p><p>Another thing that I have heard helps is Quinine in soda water....honestly, some people swear it helps arthritis a little...and every little bit counts.</p><p>Best of luck at the doctor...hang in there...prayers. Avoid stress when possible and deal with what comes your way as best as possible. It is imperative.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 540194"] [U]I'm so sorry Nancy. [/U]I have lupus and years ago had tremendous pain for a long time. The only thing that really helped was prednisone. Since then, I have had some fibro symptoms and only used baths with epsom salts and lots of Motrin. (These days, I can't use MOtrin too much, due to another health problem). Ironically, VERY recently I have had a lot of pain and am waiting to see my rheumatologist who unfortunately went on a 3.5 week vacation out of the country...so it is tough getting in to see him. I took Cipro (antibiotic) recently and I have my suspicions that it is somehow related to this. There are lots of posts on the internet about people having arhtritic reactions to it, particularly in the feet. Most seem to get better in about 12 to 18 months (A LONG TIME!) I'm having a new laser treatment for my feet (tendonitis??) that is helping a little. It is being done by a podiatrist. However, the rest of my body aches. Again, I'm using those epsom salt baths almost daily. I believe they help. I use hot water. There is a supplement called Wobezyme N (not too sure of the spelling) that I just started taking. I've read that it might be helpful. I'm also drinking Cherry juice and that seems to be helping slightly. Another thing that I have heard helps is Quinine in soda water....honestly, some people swear it helps arthritis a little...and every little bit counts. Best of luck at the doctor...hang in there...prayers. Avoid stress when possible and deal with what comes your way as best as possible. It is imperative. [/QUOTE]
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