Recent content by KimT

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    Nearing a diagnosis

    Since your symptoms came on after a fall, did you get an MRI of your spine? That would check both the soft tissue and your spine for disc issues.
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    Hair loss(extreme)

    TSH should be under 4.0. The HIGHER the TSH, the lower your thyroid function. It it is over 4.0, you are hypothyroid.
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    Hair loss(extreme)

    Have your doctor check your TSH and thyroid antibodies.
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    Shortness of breath - CBD

    Charlotte's Web CBD oil helps me. It works even better with THC added.
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    CBD products

    I only use Charlotte's Web CBD and take 50 mg. in the late morning and 50 mg. at bedtime. I add some THC tincture when my pain is bad. If you add THC, try it first at bedtime and slowly increase your dose starting with 5 mg. until it is effective.
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    Pain meds for fibro

    I have ALS and fibromyalgia. I'm in a lot of pain but can still walk. Muscle relaxants help me a great deal. I take Tylenol and do have a prescription for Oxy but only use it for breakthrough pain. I haven't used it in a month. Some of the things I do think help are Charlotte's Web CBD oil...
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    Doctors & Pain Meds

    My pain went away completely with a small dose of Oxy. I was still fatigued but no pain.
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    Doctors & Pain Meds

    Have you gone to a pain management specialist? My neuro specializes in pain management. I take Valium and Oxy (very, very small dose) to manage my pain. Otherwise I'd be in bed all day. My doctor knows I don't abuse drugs and he has no problem prescribing it for me. I would also try...
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    Pain Management

    Even if fibro has nothing to do with inflammation, injections can help. When your muscles are in constant spasms, trigger points form. 10 years ago I got a 3-week release from horrible neck and shoulder pain with one steroid/lidocaine injection. Different things help different people. I'm...
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