arms feeling heavy and dead

Sorry i swore. Just so fed up with this but basically saying how there can't be a blood test to test this awful thing 

Hi Mr.G. Some FibroM patients have peripheral neuropathy. I was having quite a lot sime time ago. Then 2 things, I believe, helped: started suplementing 1500mg of magnesium/day and started  LDN therapy. I believe both had a positive influence.

Besisdes this it seems that ALA- Alpha Lipoic acid is good for peripheral neurpathy as well. I know nothing about "amertripolyn" - sorry! 

All the best.

Hi Mr G;   I too, get numbness/tingling,  (the dead/heavy feeling), but in lower legs and feet after lying down after 1/2 hour....I have discussed this with my doc, and know that it's not a circulation problem, and no, I don't think it's related to the Amitrytilline, as I've been on this medication for about 5 years, but this feeling has only started in about the last 6 months or so.....I wear Tubi-grip (it is dsigned to increase circulation....they put it on under plasters etc), and can be bought from the chemist/physio....it really helps me.....I feel it's just ANOTHER symptom of the b.... Fibro? hope this aleviates your worries, but if not, do speak to your doctor to ensure it's not a circulation problem?.....Bron

also adding that I also take Magnesium, too, as it is supposed to assist in Muscle weakness.....Bron

It was the first symptom that I had back in the 80s. In my case nothing to do with medication as I wasn't on anything.  Mine comes and goes in intensity  - sometimes can't lift arms at all and certainly couldn't drive other times it is just there and very annoying. Did some physio but that didn't help. Bio Freeze helped distract from the feeling but it is just one of those things amongst others that dear old Fibro throws at us.  At least here on the forum we are not alone and we can usually find support from fellow members to help.  

mr G - this is a common symptom of fibro not likely to be side effects of amitriptyline.  i get this often in the mornings, some days i cant lift my right arm at all on its own, i have to use my other arm to lift it and its killer painful.  i am not taking anything other than otc painkillers eg paracetamol so its not side effects for me its just a symptom of the fibro.  i get 'dead leg' too sometimes, in the thigh area and have to massage it to ease the pain/numbness otherwise it is prone to giving way when i stand up.  

I was given Ciproflaxin for a bacterial over growth and the Cipro caused a severe reaction called Neuropathy the pain was to my feet and tendons in my feet. I couldnt walk for three months. My Dr. put me on a experimental drug called Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). I have reached level of 4mg now its been a couple of months now. Besides the poisoning of Cipro I also suffer from Hoshimotos thyroid, and bad autoimune as well as Fibromygila (exucse spelling). Since LDN no more autoimune flare ups no more pain period. I am losing wieght and feeling great energy galore. Ive kept a journal from day one and can tell you if your not sleeping well try taking LDN later at night even if you have to set you alarm but I take my between 10:00pm and 12:00am I sleep for 8 hrs. I get tired since I am up early and work all day in my garden and home now, I love it. I can tell you a week after you up your dose you might experiance your symptoms returning alittle less everytime you up your dose. I now only worry that I might wake up from this dream and live a hellish life in pain again. I havnt needed a pain killer of any kind including asprin. I am 60 and have suffer for over 8 years in pain I quit my bizz and retired early since I couldnt handle it anymore. talk to your Dr, about LDN and if your serious go nline print up all the trials going on and success its a safe drug with very little side effect.

I get this alot when the muscles tear and are exhausted

I’m currently trying hard to type  with a dead right arm, very heavy, hot, swollen, tingles and burning. I have Crohn’s disease (30yrs) and fibromyalgia (4+yrs), I literally feel your pain. I’m not on any fibro meds as I’m allergic to 2 of them and other causes suicidal thoughts, I’m good without either of those. I take an immune suppressing drug (stelara) for my Crohn’s every 4wks, cyclobenzaprin (muscle relaxer) as needed before bed to help me sleep better, however I also just started taking CBD oil about 7 days ago. It’s expensive but has virtually taken all pain down to about a “normal persons” level 2&3. When I’m physically active it catches up with me still but I did manage to work for 6 hours and drove 50mins each way today and I haven’t had an 8 hour work day in years that I’m able to make it through. For me a minor flare (lvl 6 Pain but rising slightly and slowly) is expected with such intense physical activity (for me anyway). I swear by CBD it has no “high” so its perfect it relaxes your body and lets you feel “limp” or not tensed at all times, my shoulders stop kissing my ears! The pain I’ve lived in my whole life (everything started at 5-7yrs old 30yrs ago) has slowly subsided in only 7 days I’m freaking out in a good way because I feel like I may have a chance of getting a partial life back and being a great mommy to 2+2 amazing children! Good luck Mr.G and remember you have a whole community of people that understand your pain and and want nothing more than to hear your real feeelings. Best wishes always

Brandie 

Takebackyourlife2day! 

Hi

I have had a dead arm no for two weeks . At first thought I just sleeper on it but it carried on for a week then last weekend did half marathon and the arm was noticeably worse and has not get any better a week later . It is very hard to raise it and like I said not noticeably getting any better . Can I do anything to heal it as I won't to get running again this week ?? ??😞

In 2001, I went to my doctor with what I told him felt like someone filled my legs and arms with lead. He said lets check you for lyme disease. And it came back positive. I don't remember being bitten by a tick, nor did I have any rashes. After much research, anyone with similar symptoms I encourage to be tested themselves even if you're certain you've NEVER been bitten. I was very, very lucky that I had a doctor who thought outside the box. I owe him my life!

Have any of you guys tried diet change? Paleo is helping me ❤