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So often it seems that when the docs can't figure out what to do, they just blame the patient. Then when they prescribe something, they don't consider the total picture. Elavil is a major fat pill. Flexeril really zonks you and is iffy on pain control. What I found that works well is vicodin, but it is a narcotic pain reliever and many docs are reluctant to prescribe it. It's biggest side effect is constipation, but with your diarrhea that would be a plus. I had a great doc who first prescribed it for my joint and muscle pain. She said she would rather I function on a narcotic pain reliever than lie in bed all day. She wasn't big on giving a definitive diagnosis. Maybe fibro, maybe polymyositis. Felt it was more important to treat the symptoms (after I didn't test positive for any major rheumatic diseases). She did osteopathic manipulation and also listened to me and was very supportive. She gave up her private practice and went back to teaching at med school. I hope she is training other docs to be as kind and caring as she is. I'm not having much luck finding a caring, competent primary doc currently.
There are so many good posts here. I love Flylady. It is so important to feel like we are accomplishing something each day, even if it is in tiny increments. I ditto taking your sister with you on appointments. She sounds like a great patient advocate and very kind, caring sis.
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Chely--Are the medications relieving your pain? If not, you really need to find a doctor who will pay attention to the side effects. I am having my own problems finding a primary doctor since my doctor shut down his practice, so I know it's not easy, but you have to persevere.
Flexeril combined with amitriptyline can cause severe tiredness. Also, I believe Flexeril is supposed to be used only short-term (up to three weeks).
As for exercise, try anything aerobic. The oxygen will help with the tiredness. Easy things to do are yoga breathing and stretching, and short 10-minute walks (preferably outside) a couple of times a day.
I hope you start to feel better. Keep us posted on your progress.
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Teeth Grinding
#285409 - 10/06/06 07:01 AM
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Toady
Reged: 04/06/06
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Loc: A small city, Northwestern Ontario, Canada
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Ouch - I used to do that too~ stress!!!! I got my dentist to make me a block to put in my teeth before bed. (they are kinda expensive, but custom fit.) After I while I stopped grinding them. My brother does the same, he just bought a hockey mouth protector as he doesn't have dental coverage.
I don't know if drugs would make you grind your teeth, but your stress level certainly could!
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IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up! 
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