Has anybody ever heard of anything like this?

This is me just .. idk, dropping in..
Could some of these issues with supplements be associated with the dyes they use?(or fillers) There’s all sorts of stuff out there about the effects for kids.. but if an immune system is stressed, could that be a factor?
I’ve had B12 injections more than once in my life, for some reason the liquid was always fire engine red. Freaky.
Soon for the colloquialisms. But waiting in a parking lot & thought I’d see if everyone was ok..(it’s fall, nice colors..crappy for medical conditions)

Thanks

Yeah, everything seems like a crapshoot these days. I couldn’t imagine there are so many people out there that have these crazy neurological symptoms if I didn’t have them too I couldn’t believe it . Let me see I only went to the doctor every year for a physical for the last 25 years and that’s it. Now I have a neurologist, a cardiologist oh, and I have a spine surgeon that I saw. And I’m getting a second opinion from another neurologist in a few months. Oh, and a thyroid doctor too. Every time I turn around it is new. Good luck with the vitamins. PS. I thought I knew what suffering was, I didn’t have a clue.

Yep, it all came at once but I’ve been so very lucky to enjoy good health until now. These diseases were in my body but in a suspended state until good old Covid. My diabetes and Glaucoma were both hereditary. The rest really came out of nowhere from Long Covid. I take thyroid pills and cream for the Hashimoto’s and use the CBD Salve, weights and stretch bands for fibromyalgia, when I have enough energy. Many on this list talk about Tai Chi which I’m thinking of trying if I can find a class. Good luck to you. The big thing is to try and stay positive. It’s very hard but that will see you thru when other things fail. I found that seeing one doctor, my Osteopath, was best for me. He’s both a traditional and holistic doctor who treats the whole body. Diet is very important. I had my fill of doctors with caregiving with my Mom and my husband had a liver transplant due to hep C acquired thru live virus inoculation. That was 16 years ago and he still has the liver. We did a lot of research and holistic care before the transplant. Positive attitude played a big role in his recovery as well. It was hard but very rewarding cause he’s still here with me doing great at 72.

Yes many of the incidental substances in medicines can be reactionary. Preservatives especially. I’ve noticed they have some eye drops for Glaucoma with or without preservatives. Guess you kinda make yourself a guinea pig until you find the right combination of things that help you. This blog sure does help with the research.

Is it possible that the muscle relaxer reacted with another drug you were on?

I have learned from experience, and ALWAYS look up any new drug prescribed to me before I take it. This has actually saved my life. I have allergies to many, many drugs. Different drugs often interact with each other. The insert you get with your medication only gives you very superficial information. To get better information, you need to Google the name of the drug and monograph. If you do this, you will get all of the counter indications and adverse effects that are supposedly known. This way you can check to see if your new drug it’s related to a drug you are already allergic to, or if it is counter indicated for you for some reason, or if it interacts with another medication you are on. You can better assess the risk versus benefit of any particular drug by reading the monograph. Doctors don’t always check these things when prescribing a drug. To be fair they always don’t have time to do this. Also, rare interactions do occur and they won’t be listed anywhere, but in the monograph. If you’ve ever had a rare reaction, it’s especially important to check. Your pharmacist is also a good ally as their specialty is pharmacology. If I have a complicated question about a drug, I am more inclined to call my pharmacist, then my doctor. Usually the pharmacist has more time to talk to you and has a broader depth of information about particular drugs then say a GP would. Also, at least in Canada a consultation with the pharmacist is free.

That’s the only thing I took, I was on nothing else

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I was very surprised to read that you have pin pricks( it is also called paresthesia) from a muscle relaxer. Have you taken muscle relaxers for any period of time? I am not trying to throw a wrench here and I am not a Dr. but I have had pin pricks. I have an odd story. I woke up one morning and I had full onset everywhere of pinpricks including my eyes. I asked my neurologist how many of his patients had what I did and he said none it is rare. But here is my question do you know if you have stenosis in your back? Stenosis is a narrowing (an hour glass has a narrowing in the center of it) So I do know that with stenosis you can have pin pricks also. You also said you hurt your back at the gym. I looked up muscle relaxers and I couldn't find anything about pin pricks. Have you had an MRI with contrast because that would show things if you have it. I know you need answers. Believe me I know how it feels. I went to a neurologist and they did a bunch of tests-bloodwork, genetic testing and finally a skin biopsy. It showed I have small nerve fiber that is idiopathic meaning no known cause. It really is nerve racking when you need answers and I fully understand that. I have severe stenosis in my neck one area is both sides and one is one side in the disc. I have a brother who had (sciatica-which is pain) down both legs. He had a herniated disc. He had surgery for that. I certainly cannot diagnose you but seeing a neurologist should help you find out what is wrong. I also think an MRI with contrast should give them a picture of things. I do read things but I am interested in knowledge about my issues. I am a retired nurse so I do understand most medical words. Some I have to look up some because I never heard of it. I do know that as we age and I admit I just turned 68 okay that if you took a random set of people off the street and did MRI's on them you would find back degeneration. That is called aging. It is hard when you have to wait to see someone. Been there done that. Here is one thing that I like to do. Take a note pad and write down what happened to you. Don't write a book. Keep it short and sweet. Then write down your questions that you want to ask the Dr. I do that because if I don't I might get home and the one thing I really wanted to ask I forgot. Of course you need answers. The doctor will ask questions but I think some notes and questions would be good for you to write down. I wish you the best of luck when you see the Dr. and hope you find answers. I am still looking for some. I have an appt to see a neurosurgeon in November but I am trying not to get hopes up that he will be able to solve my issue. The most important thing is you are going to the Dr. to find out. Be prepared it really helps.