I have been seen by a rheumatoligist for about 18 months with a diagnosis of sero-neg rheum. arthritis.Have tried all thoses related meds: Plaquenil, Folic acid, Methotrexate( 1 year worth) now Cymbalta and Lyrica. Have always had burning in ankles and feet even upon rising in the am. All symptoms pointed to RA( chronic joint pain, etc.)However, when symptoms where not improving was referred to a neurologist who did the usual neuro tests. NCV/EMG(normal), MRI with conrast(5 lesions)MRI c-spine( 2 protruding discs c-3/c-4,c-/c-6) MRI with conrast t-spine(protruding discs t-6/t-7,t-8/t-9 and hemangioma at t-12 vertebral body against the cord.I am in constant pain, mostly hands anf burning feet. My neuro is on vacay until 12/26 at which time he intends to order an LP for the week after x-mas.In the meantime was sent to a Psychiatrist for "med management" because my rheumatologist was unsure how to increase the Cymbalta and Lyrica safely. By the way, I also see a pulmonolgist fo Obstructive sleep apnea, wear a CPAP and take Klonopin and Ambien for severe sleep disorder.
Psych. said he's never used Cymbalta or Lyrica, told me to stop all meds including Cymbalta, Lyrica, Klonopin and Ambien, wrote me a script for 100mg of Elavil and said have a nice day. Needless to say my Rheum. hit the roof, told me to not stop anything and she and the neuro would work it out on his return.As a side note my husband was diagnosed with MS in 6/06 and i must say my plate is full. Anyone out there to give some insight as to what other shoe may drop would be great.