[Jodylee]

This morning I woke up with what I thought was just an achy back. Now, I feel like my ribcage in the back area, wrapping part way around the front, is being squeezed unbelievably tight. It hurts when I breathe and it hurts to the touch. I haven't experienced this before.

It really hurts. I see the neuro tomorrow. What do I do until then? BTW, I'm in a relapse and I've already done the 'roids.

Any suggestions would be great.

i rest and take muscle relaxers (my 2 choices are flexeril or skelaxin ~ i choose skelaxin)

[Jodylee]

Originally Posted by cimmonz

i rest and take muscle relaxers (my 2 choices are flexeril or skelaxin ~ i choose skelaxin)

Thanks, M. It is actually so bad that I'm gonna call the neuro now. I'm not usually a big baby about pain, but dang, this is awful.

[momXseven]

Originally Posted by joellelee2000

It is actually so bad that I'm gonna call the neuro now. I'm not usually a big baby about pain, but dang, this is awful.

Let us know what he/she says.
I'm so sorry it hurts so much. Sorry I can't help.

[Jodylee]

I called. They said to go to the er. I really don't want to call my husband at work and have him come home, yet again. I took a Zanaflex. I doubt that is gonna cut it.

Originally Posted by joellelee2000

I called. They said to go to the er. I really don't want to call my husband at work and have him come home, yet again. I took a Zanaflex. I doubt that is gonna cut it.

let's give it a half hour... or an hour.... can you go lay down quiet for 5 or 10 mins?

you'll know soon whether it is getting worse or better.... maybe let that be an indicator to go to er??

dotcha just hate this danged "everything is a mystery, i could be ok or dying, so let's rule out all the things that would kill me first..." disease?!

[momXseven]

Originally Posted by joellelee2000

I called. They said to go to the er. I really don't want to call my husband at work and have him come home, yet again. I took a Zanaflex. I doubt that is gonna cut it.

What if you call your DH and tell him what the Dr said and that you don't want to go to the ER just yet, maybe he can just leave work a little early if the pain is still bad this afternoon.

[Jodylee]

Originally Posted by cimmonz

let's give it a half hour... or an hour.... can you go lay down quiet for 5 or 10 mins?

you'll know soon whether it is getting worse or better.... maybe let that be an indicator to go to er??

dotcha just hate this danged "everything is a mystery, i could be ok or dying, so let's rule out all the things that would kill me first..." disease?!

I'm gonna go lay down and see what happens. I really HATE the hospital and they really hate me, not laughing out loud it hurts.

I hate everything about this disease. Thanks you two!

[Kitty]

J. I hope you're OK. I was going to call you but I won't now - don't want you to have to get up and answer the phone! But call me if you want to talk - I have not had the MS hug as you describe it - I've had pain but not unbearable. Maybe if you call your hubby he will make the decision himself to come on home and be there if you decide to take a trip to the ER.

[ania]

ohhh, that hug can hurt and be scary. Lie down and rest and if it doesn't get better, follow you Dr. instructions. Call DH and tell him you might need a ride to the hospital.

thinking of you today