the cause of pain

[brassyautumngirl]

I am 41 yrs old  I have been diagnosed with tendonosis in both shoulders I have bad arthritis in my c7  up to my neck ...   too much to mention .I have terrible headaches daily .I take 600 mg of advil 3 x aday 2 tylenol #3   .... 3 - 4 x a day.  too manage  it some what dulls the pain .I have weakness ,  dizziness, blurred vision occassionally,sweats nasea,left shoulder blade and arm are numb ,apparently I have  apinched nerve in my shoulder blade spine area ,I feel achy like flu symptoms daily   .Oh and carpel tunnel ,chronic fatige ,I have had ebstein barr @ 22 yrs ......The list goes on and on ...Does anyone know of any herble vitamins or something to help me get active again ...I have 4 kids 2 are under 4 and we run a family business .I need HELP  !!!!!!   THANKS   I also take atacand and hydoclorathazide for blood pressure ,    calcium and magnesium for bones , b complex as well .

[OtisDaMan]

I too have used Lyrica (pregabalin) for chronic pain. While it was prescribed for one particular pain problem, as a side effect it has managed to reduce my neckpain and relax the otherwise ridiculously tight neck and upper shoulder muscles that stabilise the neck.

The effect didn't kick in strongly for me until I was using fairly high daily doses of 450--600mg/day. I have found that a single 300mg dose in the morning does the trick, usually. But I'll take "usually" given the disabling nature of neck pain. I have read the odd post elsewhere of others noticing this effect with Lyrica or one of the other drugs in the same category of anti-convulsants; Neurontin (gabapentin) and tegretol (carbamazepine). Some doctors are aware of the muscle relaxant effects, some aren't. For the record, I tried all the usual exercises and stretches for ages, without effect unfortunately.

Might be worth investigating some other possibilities too though, as the anti-convulsants do have a number of side effects (most fade within 3-6 weeks or thereabouts) and aren't without risk. Many people find these drugs make them too sleepy during the day.

Good luck,

OtisDaMan

[tanglewood]

I don't know much about supplements either (sorry) but I have a lot of issues and some in my neck like you. I agree with Tuck - talk to you pcp; you might need stronger meds or different meds. I have taken Lyrica for neurapathy and it helped a lot. I know a lot of people take neurotin which is similar. Good luck, I hope you find something that helps.

[Tuckamore]

Hi

I'm sorry for all the painful symptoms you are experiencing. I am not familiar with herbal supplements. I have malabsorption syndrome and am required to take supplements due to it. These are ordered by my PCP.

I recommend you discuss this with you PCP. I''m sorry I cannot be of more assistance to you. Others will post that may have more information than I do. Good luck and take care, Tuck