Hi Deb,
I was on Soma for a couple years. It helped me alot. I just built up to much of a tolerance with it. Valium is stronger, so right now my Doc wants me on that, to help with the horrid muscle spasms we get. But I only take it at night. Soma in my opinion had few side effects, and I could take a light dose during the day and still function. Hugs, Roz

hi deb...tried somma for awhile and worked well except for severe muscle cramps during the night in both legs..the dr said it didn't mix well with my other meds...linda

Deb,

I am new to the site. But I had a simular problem with my feet. It was so bad, and I take meds, I couldn't stand it. So, as the previous post recommended epson salts and hot water and add a very light hand message from a professional messager. What I did is go where I get pedicures all the time and a Korean pedicures soaked my feet for about 40 Min. and then massaged them lightly in the same spot where I was having the pains for about a 1/2 hour. When she was done I swear I could not believe how much better I felt and it lasted for about 3-4 days before it started to return slowly. It was totally worth it.

Getting a message is easy. No Dr. perscription no referrals etc....If you do go for a message explain your condition and you only want hand and arm message very light, not to flare anything.

I hope it helps.


Ann

i do go for a message every week but if she does my arms -even lightly buy the muscles- they really ache after....

Deb

HI Deb,

I spelled "Massage" wrong about 6 times in my post and you did the same in your reply. Shows what RSD can do to a person...

Sorry the "massages" give you a problem also, it was just a thought.

I truly hope you feel better.

Ann

Dear Debbie -

Please excuse me for not mentioning this earlier, but there's some information I just put up in response to a question by InHisHands that may be of some interest to you: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ad.php?t=13005

Mike

hi debbie...
hoping you are doing as well as can be accepted with this frezzing cold weather we are having??? i have been doing the best i can these days by trying to stay warm..clothing has been really aggravating the rsd on the arm and feet have gotten worse..first burning hot then ice cold..socks or slippers are adding to the pain..left foot and toes swollen and can't seem to get any relief no matter what i do...
give you so much credit for all your strength to be going thru all this without medication..i use to stop all meds for some time so i would not get addicted or build up a tolerance to them...but these days i don't think i could even attempt it..without losing what little mind i have left..
i have been thinking about you and wishing you some relief from the nightmare of PAIN...hoping it is working..peace to you..linda