[conservativeammom]

I also suffer fibromyalgia and it is not fun. I do not take anything stronger than Tylenol, but I must say there are times when I wish I had something stronger because the pain gets bad at times. I have done the muscle relaxers and other modes of pain management, but I prefer not to get dependent on these medications.

Rush has owned up to his problem, he has been up front and honest about this today and I think we need to support him and his desire to get off the pain medication. I will pray for Rush and his family, because this affects not just the one addicted to the medication, it also affects the family and friends of this person.

Hang in there Rush and we will be here when you are released from treatment and able to come back to your show

[MamaB]

Hi, Do you ever get muscle spasms in your back and chest? I have had those for the last few weeks and can not understand why I am getting these. They do not occur often but they are enough to get my attention.

[kittycroft]

have you ever tried acupuncture to try and alleviate your pain? It is a great alternative to medication if you find a good one.

[First Amendment]

I'm just reading this thread and your posts and someone else's replies about acupuncture made me decide to add my own .02. I've had acupuncture many times, and sometimes it has been incredibly helpful and curative, and sometimes it was not much help. Depends on how skillful your doctor is with it. But it can't HURT!! The needles sometimes ache a little or sting but it hurts "good" and the whole treatment is very relaxing. Right now I'm seeing an acupuncturist who also uses another treatment method called "Body Talk" which is so effective my husband has decided to learn it and begin treating people. Freepmail me if you want more info, I can give you a link to a website. It's based primarily on the same principles as acupuncture.

I would go for the acupuncture, and know that it usually takes quite a few treatments to get better. It's not like going to a regular doctor where you go once or twice for tests and then pills. If you have had a condition for a long time, it takes longer to get results.

If I were rich, I would have acupuncture every week (or 2X a week) as a tuneup!