Breathe, Angela, breathe, okay? Breathe with me? I just woke up so give me a second, but.... breathe.... just breathe.... I have hit that point. Been there. Done that. If everything is swollen, please, please call the doc, b/c the swelling is putting pressure on nerves, and those are gonna be afire, so please.... I know they're treating your pain, but what about treating the swelling? Can you do that? Are youa llowed?
I know when I get bad bloat from PMS----and yes, this is the lamest ever comparison----- I like to chew raw parsley (curly leaf). It has trace minerals, but more imortantly, it's Nature's diuretic, and is very mild....
And ask teh doc if the meds are making you feel the pain. When we take meds, sometimes our bodies overcompensate in the other direction, and that effs us up. I'm not saying "skip pain meds", no no no! But I have epilepsy and neurons do crazy shi* if you mess with them, and neurontin is also used for epilepsy.
And if all you can do is pass out? Then pass out, Angela. Let your body go down and stay down. Elevate your upper body on a foam wedge for easier breathing, less acid reflux, etc., and consider using *ice* on certain parts. Or cold compresses, at least. That's all I can do sometimes for my post-injury stuff. Ice. So try wrapping cold wet cloths around your ankles, elevate your feet?

I'm outta ideas. And never assume it is "Just" the fibro, okay? Never assume that! We tend to do that and then don't find other problems right away.

Also, go ahead, be un-busy, and cry. You need it.

I am calling my neurologist once they are in. Its not even 7am here yet. Oh and i have amish bread rising just spent the last 45 mins making it (takes longer with pain as you know) because all i want right is to to try my uncles bacon from his own pig so its fresh, eggs from his chickens and have homemade bread with it. My mom doenst know where i got my cooking skills, shes tried making bread, and the last time? Turned out so hard the dog buried it like a bone no kidding! LOL! I am trying to deal best i can but its so damn hard........... Pain does NOT help depression one bit. I had asked before about something for the swelling in my legs and feet and because its only once in a great while it happens unless it lasts they dont want to do meds for it. Making my semi homemade baked beans that i add ground beef to today too to make them into a meal. I am trying to keep busy so i dont lose my mind, i hate crying its seems to be all i do last few days and its not like me. My apartment is so cozy right now, bread rising, smell of coffee i just made, other than the dishwasher going alli hear is my music. and i am elevating my feet i am laying on teh bed while the bread rises becasue bed is the most comfy i can get right now. I am just overwhelmed this mroning from the pain.

Angela, I am sorry you are in so much pain. I am glad you are going to call your doctor. I hope they help you. When I reach that point the only thing that usually helps me is Prednisone, but I am not sure you want to go that route.

Thinking of you and now I am hungry from all of your cooking. :)

Hi Angela. Sorry you are having a challenging day. I am amazed at what you are able to do- you go girl. I agree with the icing and elevation. I use ice rather regularly and it does help. I, too, have days where the meds do not touch the pain. I put on some classical music and try to get lost in its beauty. You will get through this. Is the bread done?

thanks you guys for replying. Yes the bread is done and it tastes amazing! Here is a picture of the bread. http://picpaste.com/homemade_amish_recipe-vbgd0YR2.jpg i think its looks and tastes amazing if i do say so myself! I am staying away from steroids due to my diabeties last time it landed me in the ER. I am goign to try ice and my bengay zero degreeson parts its hard to ice.

I am just shaking and getting dizzy spells from the pain and stress, but its a littel better after talkng to my sponsor. My sugars high so its not that, i think its because i keep cooking and cleaning and then forget to eat? UGH I am in so much pain going to attempt again to hibernate.

Gee, those bad pain days are a bugger. The swelling would not seem to be fibro to me. I pray you feel better this evening.

Thanks, i have always gotten swelling when my fibros at its worst. Espeically in my fingers, but i also do have arhtritis but thats in my back.

Everyone is different. If it follows a pattern like that, it must be so. I just prayed for you. :0)

Wow, that bread looks good :). I'm sorry you hurt so bad, Angela. I've heard of fevers with fibro flares (had them myself), but swelling? That's a new one. I hope you have iced it and are feeling a little better. Prayers for you! Hope your doc got back to you!

Im sorry you're hurting so bad. I'm probably responding late, had a bit of trouble with the pain today as well, finally able to get outta bed.
I have arthritis/injury stuff & when my fibro flares I get problems with swelling as well. Idk if it will work for you or ever had before but sometimes when my pain & swelling are outta control & the pain meds are having trouble touching the symptoms, I go to the doctor and they give me a toradol shot. Sometimes it helps a little with the swelling.
Sorry I'm probably responding way late. I'm praying for you. I hope at this moment you're doing okay.
((((((Hugs)))))))