Debbie -

I'll try to get you the full article, then you forward it to your internist (cc to the pain doctor) telling him or her that a friend just past this on to you and you were wondering if it had anything to do with your muscle atrophy. (I'll try to be more helpful one I've read it myself.) Then you set an appointment for a week thereafter, describe what you are going through and ask if the article suggests any possible treatments to him or her: assuming your internist is a smart person you trust.

Mike