The flank pain I have? Not stones. The KUB was free and clear.
So, it's off to physical therapy I go for muscle spasms and tightness.
Again.
<------see those big muscles across the flank area? That's what is tight/spasms/causes me so much grief!
I have a history of having multiple issues with muscle spasms, tenderness, tightness and generalized pain. Some may poo-poo the diagnosis, but it's all I've got: fibromyalgia. I hate it. Medical people don't believe it - they assume you're a malingerer and are drug seeking.
Maybe some people are, but I am definitely not that person.
I have had chronic issues with my muscles and joints since I was a young teenager. I have had issues with extreme exhaustion and difficulty getting to & staying asleep.
It's a vicious cycle.
Tired and sore --> can't get a restful sleep --> tired and sore --> repeat.
I am on a self-imposed vitamin and supplement regimen that has helped me tremendously. And....ta-da! No pain meds or narcotics are involved!
What I take as supplements:
- - daily multivitamin
- - magnesium 1000 mg po daily - increase to 2000 mg (divided into two doses) during flares
- - extra B vitamins as needed (for flares), focusing on B-6 and B-12
- - special iron supplement with intrinsic factor (this is more for my iron-deficiency anemia from gastric bypass)
- - ambien 5 mg at night for sleep (works like a charm!)
- - flexeril 10 mg at night recently added for my back
So, I suppose you could say that I have had a lovely flare that's been going off and on for the past year, since that has when I have noticed the increased left flank pain. Which has now been proven to be muscular in origin.
Hello physical therapy -- again!
