yes you have quite a few things going on there. About all I can do is some walking. I did start stretching exercises and worked up slowly ,. this has helped my neck and back quite a bit. Good luck marilyn

Hi, Sorry to hear about all your conditions. You have joined the right place, we all understand, Just do stretches, lay flat on your back at times amd stretch and watch your diet. Just stay away from caffiene and drink alot of water. You are very young and your body will heal itself if you just take care of it.
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I'm with ya - I have Spina Bifida, back problems, and fibro and other stuff. Do you have a good kidney doctor? Talk to them about vitamin C tablets or cranberry pills. I have monthly bladder infections and now I'm fighting a bad kidney infection so I know what you are going through. As for your therapy have you tried water therapy. I can't do alot of exercise because I hurt so bad but my water therapy is wonderful. Talk to your MD about it. Hang in there - you will need to do some research and find the right doctors but you will be ok. CathyM

Welcome to DS! I have multiple birth defects along with the FM and associated problems. I have opted for alternative medicines...acupuncture, herbs and chiropractics...and it is working well for me. There is a form of tai chi called tai chi chih that is scaled down for people like us. It keeps me moving...not like I used to but better than I have been in the last couple of years. You might want to check it out.
Gentle hugs and healing prayers...

thanks, that tai chi sounds interesting. I'll look into that. And about water therapy, I'll ask the VA if they got a program. I swim 3-4 times a week at the beach is very helpful, but the physical therapist said it's not enough. Thanks for all the advice!

oh sweety my heart is feeling you have u checked out the library for home remeadies i have found a few good books with a wide range of feel goods lol

I'm going to second the suggestion of a Chiropractic treatment. You have so many different things going on, why not go right to the source of it all....your central nervous system!

I went to a physiotherapist for months after I injured myself at work, even though I knew I needed a Chiro....anyways, I'll skip that part of the story.... the physio did NOTHING for me. I mean the manipulation and such felt nice at the time but had no lasting effects. I knew I needed a neck X-ray which they refused. Soooo...on my own, I went to my Chiro, had some x-rays and LO AND BEHOLD!!! I have degenerative arthritis in my neck(I'm only 33 years old). And I can SEE it on my Xray. Plain as day. I'm not worried about it either because I am getting adjusted three times per week at the moment and I feel a kazzillion times better. Everything about me feels better.

Im also juggling several things. Diabetes type 2, disk degenerative disease, lumbar scolosis, arthris (neck) and fibromyalgia..same thing here on the physical therapy. they couldnt do anything for me either. Its hard so manage all of the above.. I take one day at a time.. I live on a heating pad, without it my back will drive me crazy and shake. hope you can find some relief.. it can get ya down, beleive me I know. for me the biggest thing is sleep. a few year ago i never had any trouble sleeping. i miss a good nigts sleep.. good luck this is a great site to be.. :)

I did the chiropractor thing for the 3rd time (series of treatments), it's helped a lot with the pain, but I need to stabilize the core muscles to prevent/slow further degeneration of the spine. And yes, I have arthritis in my back and neck, too, and I'm only 26. I think what I need is a physical therapist that's experienced with fibro patients as well. I don't even know if that exists, but I'll try looking.

I'm sorry your struggling so much. I will pray for you to find the answers you are looking for. God Bless. Love Cris