It started in July of ’06 and got to the point of not being able to stand upright, with shooting pains down my left side down to my knees..Doc said after mri’s and x-rays that I have Degenerative Disk Disease, arthritis, and multiple bulging disks. I went through facet joint blocks, discogram, myelogram, 2 months of physical therapy, and ended up getting a spinal fluid leak from the procedures, which I ended up getting a blood patch(blood drawn out of my arm and injected into my spinal cord) to stop the migraines. I since stopped being a guinnea pig and went to a chiropractor who said I don’t have any of those things, just out of alignment. But after getting adjusted for 4 months now, I still have no relief, not a day goes by that I don’t have this nasty pain! I ended up quitting a job after almost 5 years because it caused too much pain on my back. My question is, where do I go next?!! It’s rather depressing and driving me absolutely insane!! I want to play with my kids!!!

Maybe it’s not the most romantic gift idea but while my hubby waits to see the rheumatologist, are there any appliances that I can buy that will give him some relief from the pain in his hands and feet? I was wondering about those parafin wax things – I’ve heard that a dip in the hot wax can relieve some arthritis pain, but does it really? What about a therapeutic foot bath? Will the hot water and vibration help him at all? Am I even barking up the right tree? Thanks.
His GP diagnosed the RA. He’s made an appointment to see the rheumatologist but hasn’t seen one yet. I think his appointment is in two weeks or so. I just want to know if there are any therapeutic devices that I can buy that might relieve some of his pain in the meantime.

My question is…does anyone know if moving to a warm dry climate actually help relieve the pain or is that all a bunch of balderdash? On a scale of one to ten for pain…most of the fall/winter/spring I would say I go between a 12 and a 60.
I have tried anti inflamitories, pain blockers, and alternative meds…with little relief.

I had surgery in my stomach yesterday and my Dr. prescribed Vicodin 500mg. Well, the vicodin, 500mg, alone, isn’t reliefing my pain. Therefore, I’ve take 2 (two) tablets at a time and again no relief. A friend said that her pharmastis said she could take 1 (one) Ibuprophen with the her Vicoden 750mg. This "cocktail" has helped her often, therefore, my question is: can I take 1 (one) "Aleve ARTHRITIS" 220mg with my Vicodin, 500mg, tablet?

OK, Im going to give a little history first, so here it goes.
Im a 32 yr old mom. I already have a diagnosis of Ostioarthritis, and degen. disk disease. I had surgery on my left shoulder because of sudden onset of severe pain and immobility, doc. removed a lot of inflammation and a bone spur along with some of the arthritis he found in there. Didnt help. in the mean time the same sudden pain happened in my right shoulder, still living with that. Among a couple of other problems. Now, today I was standing doing the dishes and my hip began to throb inside the joint, severe pain but it feels just a little different then my shoulders and back especailly considering i have pin and needle feeling running up and down my leg. I cant get comfortable, I can sit, stand or even lay down to get any relief. I have already taken pain medication and it isnt helping…anyone with any ideas PLEASE.

does anyone have experience with this in releiving arthritis pain on a shelty? she isn’t crying from pain but she is moving very slowly with hardness in her hips. she’s 9 years old. reputable and inexpensive place to buy the medication?

i have had lower back problems for about 3 years now. after a few visits to chiropractor with minimal relief i went to doctor. tests showed i have degenerative arthritis in the 2-3-4 lumbar vertabrae. i did ok for a while but now i am having a problem after standing/walking for 10-15 minutes. i hurt all across the lower back right below my waist. and at times my leg feels numb and into my toes. if i go to the doc they think i am after pain pills. i just want some relief and any help is appreciated.

Have seen the doctor 3 times since surgery, he can’t figure it out…arthritis, hamstring strain? PT with ice, no relief…meds don’t do much either…gets worse as the day goes on…hard to flex. 46 y/o former UT runner…where is the pain coming from? The pain is right behind the knee and throbs at times, night time in the bed as well. Worse as the day goes on. Have had 4 surgerys on this knee…Grade IV femoral malicia. Is it a possible tear, baker cyst or what causing the pain? I have run out of options. Anybody experience this? Relief mechanisms? Recovery time?

BENGAY is usually used for quick relief in joint pains,arthritis n all..