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TERRIBLE PAIN

TC40
TC40
I have been in terrible pain for three days with my leg/knee. I have not slept well for the past two nights because the pain in my leg is so bad that the throbbing pain keeps waking me up. It is so bad that I can barely walk. But the weird thing is that I am able to go to the gym and do some cardio. I have been having some pain though, but I am able to do it. Yet walking and sitting just about kill me. I can't stand for long or sit for too long. Idk how I am going to manage at my new job, but I have no choice but to grin and bare it. Tylenol and Motrin don't help. The only thing that kind of helps is Ultram,but I can't take too much because it can cause Serotonin Syndrome. I am pretty much miserable.
songstress1
songstress1
I'm sorry you're going through this. I have had painful muscle spasms in the past, so I know that it is not pleasant. Can you do any distraction-type things, such as reading, movies, games, etc.? Journalling? How about taking some warm, relaxing baths to help ease the pain?
LoddyAoddylo
LoddyAoddylo
Oh TC, I'm sorry you have to deal with such pain. I'm thinking maybe you need something stronger than a OTC painkiller. I never heard of serotonin syndrome. It's good that you can still work out at the gym; I admire you for that. As for the job, cross that bridge when you come to it. I find you to be a very resourceful person :). Take care of yourself. I will pray for you about the pain. All the best to you (((hug))).
MayB
MayB
Hi TC,

Does moist heat help you? Drug stores sell a heating pad packed with rice you can put in the microwave....

I have RA and it's helped me.
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