[bddouglas]

It's been awhile since I stopped in and posted. I stop by and read posts from time to time. So much is going on...it is once again time for my annual brain MRI (it is scheduled for the 11th), my neurologist seems really concerned about the number of unspecified spots on my last one.

I will be having surgery soon after my MRI. I am just trying to use up my deductible first. I have complex hyperplasia with atypia of the uterus (probable uterine cancer) and will be having a complete hysterectomy.

Once MS was ruled out by my neurologist and the MS specialist in the area and it was decided to do annual MRI's to keep an eye on it, my PCP diagnosed Fibromyalgia on 9/30/2014. I am seeing a rheumatologist and he is currently trying to get the nerves in my brain to calm down enough at night so I can rest at night, it seems to be working somewhat.

I went to my PCP for my physical and he asked if my rheumy had me on methotrexate yet. ???? I was confused. As he went about doing my physical, we were talking about keeping my joints mobile and he even suggested an electric blanket and warming my bed before bedtime and when I am watching TV. He ended up explaining that the tests for the markers for RA were on the higher side of normal and suggesting retesting. He said he would not be surprised at all if my rheumy put me on methotrexate and/or plaquenil in June when I follow up with him. He also said he knows I am unable to exercise due to the Fibro, but do all I can to keep my joints mobile.

Thank you all for letting me ramble on and get it all off my chest, it can become overwhelming at times.

[Debbie D]

Hmmm...you might want to ask for the test results that show elevated numbers for RA. An informed patient is one who knows what to plan for...

[Snoopy]

Hi bddouglas,

Glad you checked back in

It sounds like your PCP believes there is more going on than just Fibromyalgia

I have complex hyperplasia with atypia of the uterus (probable uterine cancer) and will be having a complete hysterectomy.

I'm sorry I hope all goes well.

As he went about doing my physical, we were talking about keeping my joints mobile and he even suggested an electric blanket and warming my bed before bedtime and when I am watching TV.

Although I am heat intolerant I have found an electric blanket (throw blanket) to be helpful for treating my neuropathic pain. I cannot and do not use an electric blanket on my bed as it tends to be too much heat for me.

Give it a try and see if an electric blanket helps.

[bddouglas]

Snoopy,

The electric blanket is an excellent idea. My PCP actually suggested it as well. He suggested that I warm my bed before I go to bed and use it at night as well. I have used one sitting in the living room watching tv. it has helped.
Thank you for the suggestion!