LOL Debbie! Yes...it was a conspiracy! So far, the Celebrex is not working like the Vioxx did. Seems to help a bit with my back in general.

Regarding the lidocaine patches: They are really helping at night when I am the worst. Not fixing it by any means (My L4-L5 disc), but helps. At this point, that's all I can hope for.

Jan: I got the EMG to check why my feet have pins and needles. This is something that came on last year and has yet to leave. Naturally, It is not explained by ANYTHING now I guess I just ignore it

Hi Jeannie,

Are you still training to be an MT? (I've missed out on some of the news since I just got here from the other board.)

Good luck with your new job. And I hope the new medications help with your pain.

Hugs,

Lisa

I had an EMG and nerve conduction studies before I had my MRI. They were ruling out things such as muscle and nerve problems (ALS, muscular dystrophy, peripheral neuropathies and such). They did it because my symptoms were vague, but was mostly "muscle pain," as well as loss of balance and all that, so they were pretty thorough.

It was pretty easy, especially compared to what I expected. Some areas hurt worse, especially the ankle and foot, but then they got to the muscle part, that sisn't bother me, even with the size of the needle