frustrated by dr's!!

well put bron I have arthritus as well in my neck and spine gentle hugs take care x

Hi at the moment I have perminant pins and needles and can't feel fingers on left hand, which is in a way a blessing because my fibromyalgia was causing me a lot of pain in the wrist, I ha e the crunchy neck and feels like shards of glass in my upper back if I lift or LeAnn on my left arm the pain is unbearable, I'm tired but not lack of sleep tired I'm used to only a few hours now, it's like my whole body and mi.d of just drained, I kick myself I to action in the morning as I refuse to give in xx sorry to sound so down but it's sometimes hard to be positive x

Hi Tiff and othrs;   I read re your Numbness/tingling/pins and needles.....I have this in my (usually) lower limbs, and find that by wearing Supportive stockings  ...in your case, supportive gloves that go upto elbows, or buying some Tubigrip from chemist/physio, will do same job.....they are made for increased Circulation, and although it's not documented that we have poor circulation, I know that this really helps me....if you buy some Tubigrip, make a Type of glove, with a small cut-out for thumb....don't get the size recommended for forearm, but next size up, as they seem to think our limbs are smaller than they really are...and then too constricting.....I also find Tubigrip also helps when my limbs have that "heavy, aching sensation".....have found this to be a Very Good investment, and my docs all agree, this is a good idea....try some, as not too epensive (the Tubi-grip.....you can buy it by the metre/whole box, and cut off what you need, and  hen replace when starts to wear out)...I wash mine in my "bra bag to protect it"..........hoping you try this?   Bron

Hi Tiff, I have same in right and left hands, right is the worst. I'm having nerve induction tests done to check for Carpal Tunnel and Double Crush Syndrome. It may be worth speaking to your doctor about it, if it's Carpal Tunnel it's easily put right, no point in suffering unnecessarily 

Hi bronwyn I wear a supportive wrist support with thumb support in it also, It has helped me no end. Im also going to get spme knee supports as knees are really bad at min Im in so much pain with them also looking into a back a support or I could just bandage myself up from head to toe and walk around alike mummy now thats an idea haha. take care gentle hugs 

Will invest in some, have already got wrist surports, but have been getting on and off prickly feeling around eight knee and up my thigh. I will try anything I once, tried to get Drs appointment to find out why still haven't heard from hospital, for scan was put through a urgent, but got told no appointment unless emergency as Drs off sick , just my look xx

Well, by "bandaging from head to toe" will certainly get people to not ask "what's wrong  you, look ok to me".....we should ALL do same.....yes, I also have a back brace, as really need same in order to do any serious walking outside the house/shops etc......really stuffed up Tuesday night by not wearing same, when taking hubby back to plane, and driving home, Could NOT do anything Wednesday...my back was in what I call Excruiating pain....was a Real invalid that day...only ever  been that bad once before, when I thought I was a Young girl back on the property, and tried to move a Trailer on my own....WOW, did I learn pain that day too....anyways, back to being just NORMAL now....let us know how the "bandaging" goes, and if anyone feels sorry for you then???  Ha....Bron

Hi bronwyn how are doing hun hows your back. I would keep using your back brace especially when your out about. Im having alot of problems with my right need Im going to get a support for it. its been very painful and swollen it was painful to touch it. If  I keep going I will have supports on every part of me haha. the bandaging didnt work I got some funny looks then the men in white coats came to take me  away. haha so no it didnt work bandaging my self from top to bottom. lol you take care gentle hugs

Hi Kaz;  you should see me getting ready for bed....neck brace, support stockings, and now the brace for my jaw...which now have to wear All the time....told Specialist "I couldn't talk with it in"...his reply "that's the idea"....so hence, less phone calls, and more txts and emails...now that can be annoying for others, and me, as I always like to talk....somtimes when they don't want me to put my foot in it (my mouth)..... do get myself into too much trouble at times, when I say what they don't want to hear...... and that's a "haha"...........  Bron                           

ahh bless you bron you always make me laugh, Id love to see you Ive just told my husband about your jaw brace he thinks its an excellent idea he wants me to have one I think I could do with 1 to be honest it would stop me from putting my putting my foot into it.lol take care hun hope you have a good week end gentle hugs