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Does anyone here at WA have any experience with nerve pain and are blogging about it, or know of someone who has this condition. I would like to get some ideas on how to combat
I have tried that Linda, but it wasn't much help. I had a negative reaction to it, made me feel quite agitated. Thanks for the response though. Craig
I thank everyone for their responses from the bottom of my heart, isn't this just the best place to be..absolute "Gold". Cheers Guys Craig
I had a stroke in 2010 and have had severe nerve pain in my left sign every since. Different people have different reactions, in my case I feel like I am plugged into a wall socket 24/7. I also have hyper-active nerves. As to what you can do about it, I don't think there is anything other than Neuronton, or Gabapenten, of which I take 2700mg per day or 9 caps. There is a med. named Neuropathy Support Formula, I take 4 caps per day, just Google Neuropathy and it will pop up. I have tried getting off of both of these meds. only to encounter unbareable pain. Some Drs. recommend Lyrica, I refused this due to side effects. That is the extent of my knowledge, I am some of these meds are spelled wrong, sorry. If anyone can find a cure please tell us.
Thanks for replying Sharon I have been on those medications you mentioned, and had bad reactions to them. I felt like I just wanted to die on them, so I was taken off them. I was never a big medication taker before I had this, and now I'm on only a anti-depressant/painkiller. I'm going to see if this skin specialist can help me, because she told me she has helped people with my exact condition. She told me she can clear all of the acid out of my joints and stop the skin infection, and I won't know myself anymore. I'm not being too optimistic though, but from what she said, she is the first one that has understood my condition and listened to me. More than I can say for these so called Doctor's.
Hi Craig,
Wow, if this practitioner is of any help to you, PLEASE let me know - and it sounds like a lot of people here at WA would also like to know!
I don't have any skin infections, but I do have neuropathic pain in my spine, both legs and feet. I became toxic on Neurontin so I had to discontinue taking it.
I hate taking any medications as well, but I do take Nortriptyline (the antidepressant that also is prescribed for neuropathic pain) and it has been a godsend for me, in that it does significantly reduce my legs and feet pain. I still battle significant pain 24/7, however, and so I would be extremely interested in what your new practitioner has to offer to you.
PLEASE let me know!!! You can PM me, if that's okay with you. ( I wouldn't want to miss your email.)
Thank you very much.
I have fibro (should we form a club?), lupus and RA. I have nerve pain from shingles I had not once but twice in the last five years. They call it posthepatic neuralgia. I think I spelled that right. It's like bugs crawling down my back and the one leg where it was worse. I haven't found much to combat it except waiting it out. Good Luck!
I've been told by a Doctor I have Fibro, but I'm not so sure. I've eliminated stress by meditation, although I suppose I get a little frustrated form time to time "who doesn't though". We definitely could have our own club, and I think it would be the biggest one around..lol. I was doing Hydrotherapy and that seemed to calm my symptoms down for a couple of hours, but I can't spend my life in a pool :). Thanks for your comments Carla.
I have Fibromyalgia, its not damaged nerves it has to do with over active nerves induced by high stress levels that affect your muscles, I also have Osteopenia which in some cases some people actually feel their bones hurting...In my case I do. I also have Rheumatic Heart Disease. I know you only asked about nerves, but the combination I have is very difficult to deal with.
I am have two heart valves replaced soon though, So I am hoping that the surgery helps my problem with climbing stairs and going up inclines. Have a great day! :) Still keep a smile on my face though!
Thanks for the reply Kim, I also have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. i also get bone pain as well. The problem is i cannot seem to find a doctor that understands the condition. I have been doing my own research, and I initially thought it was nerve pain. My recent problem is a skin condition that has spread all over my upper torso. It's really itchy and painful at times. I have an appointment with a skin specialist, and when I told her my symptoms she said it was due to nerve damage and she may be able to help with the pain also. I willing to try anything at the moment, because 2-3 hrs sleep per night is not healthy :).
I totally understand, I found a rheumatologist that diagnosed me, he found 15 out 17 symptoms with me. He was very thorough and he also believes in holistic healing, totally against prescription drugs.
I was on way too many for about 7 years, finally got off them and take Ibuprophen and that's it.
I went through the nerve damage testing and they found nothing at all. Very strange disease, fortunately the state of Michigan recognizes it and I was able to get disability. Just got diagnosed last year with heart disease.
Hope you find a good doctor, but not much has changed for me, diagnosed in 2003 and I just deal with it. However, with reduced stress it does help a bit.
Good Luck!
I have seem to have gone through the same stuff as you Kim, less the heart condition. I too have come of a heap of drugs, and eliminated all the stressors I could. The things I'm struggling with is the Pain, Sleep, and Itchy skin. I'm Optimistic though and no I can manage this better, or even reverse it with the right help. I do meditation and that seems to be a temporary relief, but at least it gives me a break. Unfortunately here in Australia the medical guides don't recognize pain as an disability, thanks god for me my insurance company did :). Thanks again Kim
Painful and itchy skin condition especially around the upper torso?!?!? Have you considered it being Shingles?
I have been told it's nerve pain, I'm going to see a skin specialist on Saturday, fingers crossed she can help me. Thanks for replying
Hi Kim just wanted to give you an update, I went to see a skin specialist just recently. I was having outbreaks of pimple like rashes, which get very itchy. The skin specialist found that I had a fungal skin infection, which in turn had spread to my muscles. This had caused my muscles to bleed out, which also causes the pain that I feel.and my nerve endings to act up. After 3 treatments with the specialist my pain symptoms have reduced, and I'm even getting more sleep than I was before. I also bought a Ionic foot bath of her which draws all the toxins out of your body, via a positive-negative eray. My energy levels are coming back slowly after only 3 hrs in the foot bath. She says in three months I will feel like a new person. After 4 years of several diagnosis's all the doctors I had seen, got it wrong. I never gave up though, I knew there had to be something out there to either relieve my symptoms or even reverse them. I suppose it's just a matter of finding someone who is willing to listen to you, and has had extensive knowledge in these area's. I will keep my fingers crossed for you Kim and hope you can find some answers too. Thanks Craig
My Fibromyalgia pain is reduced because I no longer manage and have all the stress. Right now my two heart valves that need replaced are causing a great deal of weakness and leaves me tired when on steps or inclines. Hoping that will help, and stay working from home.
Thanks for the update Craig, glad you found some one that could help with your problem. :)
Kim
I definitely know where you're coming from with the tiredness, that infection was causing me to feel faint on very small tasks. I imagine it would be worse for you with your heart valves damaged. I wish you all the best Kim and a speedy recovery :).
Its a bit strange for me, I feel better than when I was diagnosed..I think positive and that is helpful for me.
Yes thinking positive is a real help, I also challenge my thoughts. If I'm going through a rough patch, I will try to come up with ways to either relieve it or overcome it. I must say when I joined WA, that gave me a sense of belonging and a desire to succeed..so many positive people to bounce of here, it's unreal.
Hi. I'm an RMT, so know that tight muscles can compress the nerves. Same with bones that are out of alignment, and inflammation. You can PM me with more details if you like. I need to know where the nerve pain is to give you further suggestions/informaion.
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Has anyone had experience with nerve pain?
Does anyone here at WA have any experience with nerve pain and are blogging about it, or know of someone who has this condition. I would like to get some ideas on how to combat
Nerve pain can be a symptom of many different conditions, different causes and require adjunctive treatments. Suggest a two week log noting from hour to hour your food/fluid intake, daily activities, pain assessment (1-10) and a history of diagnosis and treatment to date. You can PM this to me, will evaluate and offer you resources.
Hi Caylynn,
Will you please share the Resources with the rest of us - the WA Community? So many of us are interested and may very well benefit from any and all new information.
Thank you very much!
Will be glad to do the same for you given specific information as stated above. Craig can share the resources given him. Am retired but continue to help when I can.^_~
I have tried that Linda, but it wasn't much help. I had a negative reaction to it, made me feel quite agitated. Thanks for the response though. Craig
I thank everyone for their responses from the bottom of my heart, isn't this just the best place to be..absolute "Gold". Cheers Guys Craig
I had a stroke in 2010 and have had severe nerve pain in my left sign every since. Different people have different reactions, in my case I feel like I am plugged into a wall socket 24/7. I also have hyper-active nerves. As to what you can do about it, I don't think there is anything other than Neuronton, or Gabapenten, of which I take 2700mg per day or 9 caps. There is a med. named Neuropathy Support Formula, I take 4 caps per day, just Google Neuropathy and it will pop up. I have tried getting off of both of these meds. only to encounter unbareable pain. Some Drs. recommend Lyrica, I refused this due to side effects. That is the extent of my knowledge, I am some of these meds are spelled wrong, sorry. If anyone can find a cure please tell us.
Thanks for replying Sharon I have been on those medications you mentioned, and had bad reactions to them. I felt like I just wanted to die on them, so I was taken off them. I was never a big medication taker before I had this, and now I'm on only a anti-depressant/painkiller. I'm going to see if this skin specialist can help me, because she told me she has helped people with my exact condition. She told me she can clear all of the acid out of my joints and stop the skin infection, and I won't know myself anymore. I'm not being too optimistic though, but from what she said, she is the first one that has understood my condition and listened to me. More than I can say for these so called Doctor's.
Hi Craig,
Wow, if this practitioner is of any help to you, PLEASE let me know - and it sounds like a lot of people here at WA would also like to know!
I don't have any skin infections, but I do have neuropathic pain in my spine, both legs and feet. I became toxic on Neurontin so I had to discontinue taking it.
I hate taking any medications as well, but I do take Nortriptyline (the antidepressant that also is prescribed for neuropathic pain) and it has been a godsend for me, in that it does significantly reduce my legs and feet pain. I still battle significant pain 24/7, however, and so I would be extremely interested in what your new practitioner has to offer to you.
PLEASE let me know!!! You can PM me, if that's okay with you. ( I wouldn't want to miss your email.)
Thank you very much.
I have fibro (should we form a club?), lupus and RA. I have nerve pain from shingles I had not once but twice in the last five years. They call it posthepatic neuralgia. I think I spelled that right. It's like bugs crawling down my back and the one leg where it was worse. I haven't found much to combat it except waiting it out. Good Luck!
I've been told by a Doctor I have Fibro, but I'm not so sure. I've eliminated stress by meditation, although I suppose I get a little frustrated form time to time "who doesn't though". We definitely could have our own club, and I think it would be the biggest one around..lol. I was doing Hydrotherapy and that seemed to calm my symptoms down for a couple of hours, but I can't spend my life in a pool :). Thanks for your comments Carla.
I have Fibromyalgia, its not damaged nerves it has to do with over active nerves induced by high stress levels that affect your muscles, I also have Osteopenia which in some cases some people actually feel their bones hurting...In my case I do. I also have Rheumatic Heart Disease. I know you only asked about nerves, but the combination I have is very difficult to deal with.
I am have two heart valves replaced soon though, So I am hoping that the surgery helps my problem with climbing stairs and going up inclines. Have a great day! :) Still keep a smile on my face though!
Thanks for the reply Kim, I also have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. i also get bone pain as well. The problem is i cannot seem to find a doctor that understands the condition. I have been doing my own research, and I initially thought it was nerve pain. My recent problem is a skin condition that has spread all over my upper torso. It's really itchy and painful at times. I have an appointment with a skin specialist, and when I told her my symptoms she said it was due to nerve damage and she may be able to help with the pain also. I willing to try anything at the moment, because 2-3 hrs sleep per night is not healthy :).
I totally understand, I found a rheumatologist that diagnosed me, he found 15 out 17 symptoms with me. He was very thorough and he also believes in holistic healing, totally against prescription drugs.
I was on way too many for about 7 years, finally got off them and take Ibuprophen and that's it.
I went through the nerve damage testing and they found nothing at all. Very strange disease, fortunately the state of Michigan recognizes it and I was able to get disability. Just got diagnosed last year with heart disease.
Hope you find a good doctor, but not much has changed for me, diagnosed in 2003 and I just deal with it. However, with reduced stress it does help a bit.
Good Luck!
I have seem to have gone through the same stuff as you Kim, less the heart condition. I too have come of a heap of drugs, and eliminated all the stressors I could. The things I'm struggling with is the Pain, Sleep, and Itchy skin. I'm Optimistic though and no I can manage this better, or even reverse it with the right help. I do meditation and that seems to be a temporary relief, but at least it gives me a break. Unfortunately here in Australia the medical guides don't recognize pain as an disability, thanks god for me my insurance company did :). Thanks again Kim
Painful and itchy skin condition especially around the upper torso?!?!? Have you considered it being Shingles?
I have been told it's nerve pain, I'm going to see a skin specialist on Saturday, fingers crossed she can help me. Thanks for replying
Hi Kim just wanted to give you an update, I went to see a skin specialist just recently. I was having outbreaks of pimple like rashes, which get very itchy. The skin specialist found that I had a fungal skin infection, which in turn had spread to my muscles. This had caused my muscles to bleed out, which also causes the pain that I feel.and my nerve endings to act up. After 3 treatments with the specialist my pain symptoms have reduced, and I'm even getting more sleep than I was before. I also bought a Ionic foot bath of her which draws all the toxins out of your body, via a positive-negative eray. My energy levels are coming back slowly after only 3 hrs in the foot bath. She says in three months I will feel like a new person. After 4 years of several diagnosis's all the doctors I had seen, got it wrong. I never gave up though, I knew there had to be something out there to either relieve my symptoms or even reverse them. I suppose it's just a matter of finding someone who is willing to listen to you, and has had extensive knowledge in these area's. I will keep my fingers crossed for you Kim and hope you can find some answers too. Thanks Craig
My Fibromyalgia pain is reduced because I no longer manage and have all the stress. Right now my two heart valves that need replaced are causing a great deal of weakness and leaves me tired when on steps or inclines. Hoping that will help, and stay working from home.
Thanks for the update Craig, glad you found some one that could help with your problem. :)
Kim
I definitely know where you're coming from with the tiredness, that infection was causing me to feel faint on very small tasks. I imagine it would be worse for you with your heart valves damaged. I wish you all the best Kim and a speedy recovery :).
Its a bit strange for me, I feel better than when I was diagnosed..I think positive and that is helpful for me.
Yes thinking positive is a real help, I also challenge my thoughts. If I'm going through a rough patch, I will try to come up with ways to either relieve it or overcome it. I must say when I joined WA, that gave me a sense of belonging and a desire to succeed..so many positive people to bounce of here, it's unreal.
Hi. I'm an RMT, so know that tight muscles can compress the nerves. Same with bones that are out of alignment, and inflammation. You can PM me with more details if you like. I need to know where the nerve pain is to give you further suggestions/informaion.
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Heys guys need some help, I am getting some visitors to my website saying it's not loading properly. I checked in my browser and chrome worked ok, firefox didn't nor did IE. I w
Craig, This is the forth time I have visited your site in the last few days. For the first time, you site was fully functional and looked great! I am so relieved that you were able to figure out how to fix it. Cindy
Thanks Cindy, it was the W3C plugin causing all the problems. I deleted it thank god. Appreciate the feedback and for your patience. Craig
W3 Total Cache is i tough one to configure properly. Unless you know what you're doing, it's easy to run into issues. Were you having issues with your website speed before? WA hosting seems pretty fast to me, and you may not even need a caching plugin...
Thanks for the reply, I think I will disable it. It was a little low on speed, but not that bad.
I disabled it because it prevented me seeing updates I was making to my website even when I refreshed the page. Not one of the best plugins. ~Marion
I have just disabled it Marion, and have checked on firefox & IE and all seems to be good. Could you do a check from your end please.
http://buildmobilesite.org
It all looks fine to me using Chrome, except Australia is wider than I thought LOL. (I live in Adelaide but I have driven from Melbourne to Perth and back twice - it must be further than the 3 and a half days that it took to drive that far.)
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Website not loading properly and links breaking?
Heys guys need some help, I am getting some visitors to my website saying it's not loading properly. I checked in my browser and chrome worked ok, firefox didn't nor did IE. I w
Craig, This is the forth time I have visited your site in the last few days. For the first time, you site was fully functional and looked great! I am so relieved that you were able to figure out how to fix it. Cindy
Thanks Cindy, it was the W3C plugin causing all the problems. I deleted it thank god. Appreciate the feedback and for your patience. Craig
W3 Total Cache is i tough one to configure properly. Unless you know what you're doing, it's easy to run into issues. Were you having issues with your website speed before? WA hosting seems pretty fast to me, and you may not even need a caching plugin...
Thanks for the reply, I think I will disable it. It was a little low on speed, but not that bad.
I disabled it because it prevented me seeing updates I was making to my website even when I refreshed the page. Not one of the best plugins. ~Marion
I have just disabled it Marion, and have checked on firefox & IE and all seems to be good. Could you do a check from your end please.
http://buildmobilesite.org
It all looks fine to me using Chrome, except Australia is wider than I thought LOL. (I live in Adelaide but I have driven from Melbourne to Perth and back twice - it must be further than the 3 and a half days that it took to drive that far.)
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I'm getting 307 url redirects on every url on my site after doing a post.
Good news! Your website host server is being upgraded, which is why you can see the redirect.
It's not a long process but it does take Google a little while to catch up, you can contact Support to see if they can resolve the problem - but they may just suggest you wait for a day.
haha I don't blame you!
I think it may take 24 hours to rectify itself automatically but email support just to check. I know they got a pretty full inbox at the moment so it may take a few hours to get a reply.
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Im getting 307 redirects on urls after doing this post?
I'm getting 307 url redirects on every url on my site after doing a post.
Good news! Your website host server is being upgraded, which is why you can see the redirect.
It's not a long process but it does take Google a little while to catch up, you can contact Support to see if they can resolve the problem - but they may just suggest you wait for a day.
haha I don't blame you!
I think it may take 24 hours to rectify itself automatically but email support just to check. I know they got a pretty full inbox at the moment so it may take a few hours to get a reply.
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Nerve pain can be a symptom of many different conditions, different causes and require adjunctive treatments. Suggest a two week log noting from hour to hour your food/fluid intake, daily activities, pain assessment (1-10) and a history of diagnosis and treatment to date. You can PM this to me, will evaluate and offer you resources.
Hi Caylynn,
Will you please share the Resources with the rest of us - the WA Community? So many of us are interested and may very well benefit from any and all new information.
Thank you very much!
Will be glad to do the same for you given specific information as stated above. Craig can share the resources given him. Am retired but continue to help when I can.^_~