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I take flexaril to help me relax enough to sleep and it seems to help. Otherwise like you it hurts too much and I toss and turn all night long.
I take 30mg twice daily. We do not absorb time released medicine in the proper way after Rny. You should also remember this incase you are on antibotics and they may not be working properly. The doctor may need to increase the dosage the same way for them.
Gentle hugs your way
Pam
Hope you are feeling better after the heating pads.
I look at the bath tub yeh it feels good when I am in but hurts to get out I undo every good thing.
We can come this board and we can always "know" we can get ture understanding here.
Gentel hugs your way...
This must be sciatic season! Mine is killing me constantly! I'm on pretty significant pain meds and really no relief.
My PM doc sent to physical therapy and she confirmed that I am hypermobile (double-jointed) this has been linked to FM alot.
Basically my muscles are worn out from trying to hold my joints together (picture me as one of those wooden toys where you push the bottom and it collapses). My joints are so wiggly that they are pinching various nerves.
Guess what the treatment plan is? Total body strengthening exercises! Just what I want to hear when I can barely walk.
If you've ever been told "You're pretty flexible for a fat chick" (usually by an a hole in a dimly lit room) then you may want to look into Hypermobility.
We are all in this together! Gentle (((hugs))) to all.
"Don't sweat the petty things- and don't pet the sweaty things."
on 1/23/10 8:09 am - UT
on 1/23/10 4:21 am - UT
This is just one of those days when I am going to stay in bed (with multiple heating pads) and just pamper myself.
We have just had one storm after the other and I just can't keep up. I've also had a lot of stress in my family.
Sorry to be such a downer. Maybe tomorrow will be better. And summer is one day closer.
on 1/23/10 4:15 am - UT
Hang in there. I've been ill for 14 1/2 years. It is really rough.
Have you tried Lyrica? It helps some people. Try taking a really hot bath.
I, too, am really testy. Well, I think testy is a major understatement. I really want to just scream. But, that takes too much energy and will, ultimately, just make things worse.
When I am really bad, I take some benadryl. I don't know why it helps (and it really shouldn't), but, it does help.
You might try taking an anti-inflammatory (like motrin or naprosin) for the sciatica.
Just breathe in and out and take it one second at a time. I really agree with the others that you need to find a pain clinic.
You are not alone.
Hang in there. You can do it. 
