[coletaterbug]

I am in such much pain I finally got prescription for valium again but still pain has not let up. I mean it is really bad and I have to wait to see my ms specialist as they have a long wait list. I am literallly sitting here doubling over in pain in my legs. It is worse than having 2 csections and one natural birth. I really could care less if I had legs right now at all. Just frustrated and in pain going to go soak and hope that it might ease just even a little. Thanks for letting me vent and hopefully I may find some relief soon.

[SallyC]

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[Dejibo]

(((hugs)))

I was wondering why you got Valium for pain. Is it muscle related. Valium is a muscle relaxer, and can be used for anti anxiety as well, but typically isnt a pain killer. Have you taken anything else with it? Tylenol, Aleeve, advil? have you tried some ice packs, or heating pads, or a nice warm bath? Distraction?

I do hope you feel better soon.

[FinLady]

and more . Sorry the pain hasn't let up and is that bad.

The others gave some of the same advice I would except if it was that bad I'd also be pounding on my doc's door. But I'm that way...

Praying for relief soon.

[NurseNancy]

that's right. valium is a muscle relaxer and doesn't do much for pain.
maybe your dr will Rx something else.
could your pcp dr help until you see the neuro?

i'm so sorry you're in so much pain.
praying that you will get some relief soon.

[Aarcyn]

As far as the MS specialist, you should be able to get to his/her nurse to talk unless it is your first time seeing the doctor. The wait is long for first timers. I agree with others that calling your pcp should be your first choice.

Valium will not work for pain.

Hope you are calling the pcp. Sometimes you have to call a bunch. The old proverb: the squeaky wheel gets the oil.

[coletaterbug]

Originally Posted by NurseNancy

that's right. valium is a muscle relaxer and doesn't do much for pain.
maybe your dr will Rx something else.
could your pcp dr help until you see the neuro?

i'm so sorry you're in so much pain.
praying that you will get some relief soon.

I take currently for spastiscity in my legs valium 2mg twice a day, zanaflex 8mg at night, baclofen 40mg a day, neurontin 1200 morn and noon and 1600 at night, nortriptylan 100mg at night. I am suppose to be on a disease modifying drug I was on rebif and it was starting to damage my liver so he wanted me to consider Tysabri I am not exactly sure on it but have been considering trying copaxone. I just know the pain is severe to the point I want to do away with my legs.Thanks for all the hugs and prayers very greatly appreciated.

[Snoopy]

coletaterbug,

Have you tried heat to treat the pain in your legs?

I use an electric throw blanket on my legs. I was a little leary at first because I am heat intolerant but the heat from the blanket didn't bother my MS and helped the pain in my legs.

I have been doing this for a few years and even had to get a new electric throw this past fall because the other one wore out

I am sorry you ar in so much pain, I know how that feels