Entire spine hurts - Due to Fibromyalgia?

@anniemaggie How,d you get so lucky lol. poor thing you are certainly a warrior to survive all you have Be careful of the Ibuprofen and other otc meds I know when I had my heart by pass the Dr put me on 3Ibuprofen but only for a short period but I didn't have what you do. I'm glad you are going to a DO Dr I do too .How did you stand 8shots that Dr should be tarred and feathered .With my back problems a hot shower really helps and I use pain rubs all over my back I found a long handeled backbrush with padding on end I use of course I am a widow like I mentioned before ice bag and heating pad are my friends. Hope my suggestions help .Bless you warrior .

I'm taking a high dose magnesium supplement too actually - only this is termed "leg cramp" supplement. According to the pharmacist it can assist in sleeping ...while I have restless legs as the primary issue, I also have been diagnosed at Mayo with fibro (which I may have mentioned before) and chronic fatigue. However, if I can sleep my fibro can go up to two-three months without a flare if I take care. Without sleep it feels like everything goes downhill fast. I too like to use ice and hot showers or baths; however, I haven't thought of the closely timed heat and ice regime. Thanks for that tip!

@suercreader My chiropractor said 15-20 minutes ice followed by heat rest a little in between. I was there today and he first puts the tens on to relax my muscles with ice on top being ice is a anti inflammatory this helps to take the swelling down first from the tissues and whatever else is swollen. I use it all the time at home and love it for its comfort

Thank you again lioness - you are so prompt and thorough with your answers. I appreciate that. I have heard that a tens unit might help with restless legs . . . they also give you relief with other muscles? Where exactly does your chiropractor put the tens?

@suecreader I love to help people and since I,ve experience these problems one way or the other I'm glad to help. The Tens unit has 4 pads he applies. He puts 2 around the bra area then 2 in the scareal area or lower back. then adjust them to your comfort I accidentally added more stem to it and felt my muscles twitch , to much . then he puts ice on top for 10 minutes. Mine at home is for 15 minutes . Also today since my neck was giving me problems he put 2 at the base of neck then 2 base of skull on either side . I really love my chiropractor don't know what I,d do without him.With the legs you can apply at thigh then lower . But my recommendation for RLS is drinking a swallow of dill pickle juice sounds crazy but the vinegar in it relaxes the muscles. A friend of mine when out carry,s mustard packets and takes , that's a little much for me.

Oh wow - that even sounds like it would be comforting and give you relief. I crave salt sometime so it is interesting that you mention pickle juice. . . I happen to eat quite a bit of pickles. I am willing to try anything for a reduction in symptoms.

Dear Lionness: Peach here. I wonder why so many people do not accept Chiropractic? They also do not refer to them as doctors. The spinal cord affects the entire body, organs, nerves, etc. I myself and many others have been helped by them when the other doctors could not. Think more respect is needed for them. peach over and out!

@suecreader I keep a jar in my refrigerator all the time . Having German as my ancestor I love pickles and sauerkraut With mash potatoes..

@peach414144 Goodmorning Peach It is a shame more people don't go before they need a medical Dr. Chiropractors dont give you a script like the Dr,s as they help the drug companies out ,know what I mean.

Yes, it is true. The sour dill pickles are delicious and beneficial for the body. Just a little bit will do it.