Googsta...THANK YOU. that is awesome info. I have so many docs to go to this week. I am actually going to a chiro who does not adjust you but uses lasers to help. I will see her tomorrow. I go to my doc who is an osteo, but don't get excited. He never knows anything. He deals with CFS and dismisses everything thinking it's CFS. Anyway I also see the orthopedic doc. I want to try supplements. I am on magnesium and I don't think that does much.
I tend to overdo it when I stretch. Yesterday I went to the pool and swam and stretched. Last night I went for an intense long walk and then worked my hamstrings too much. Today I am in a lot of pain.
I have mentioned this before but for me, everything went downhill when I went into perimenopause. Pain flared, my adrenals crashed, etc. I have had chronic pain since my hormones went nuts and this year I have gotten my period every 2 weeks, but now it's regular again but not really. I got my period 2 days ago but you would never know it; no flow. CRAZY.
I have never been to a pain specialist. If they say don't take pain meds, I would disagree completely. I don't take them all the time but when I am in a bad flair, meds are the answer to end the cycle for me, or bring it down.
Thank you for all of the info and insight. So grateful. I wouldnt' know any of this stuff without you all. I so appreciate it.
BTW, I get so tired or resting. I hate it, but have to do it, plus I am exhausted from lack of sleep. I always take a nap around 5 or 6 pm. My adrenals seem to burn out then.
sianrecovery-I think the thyroid can really cause pain. My hormones, as I mentioned have brought on this crazy flare, I am sure of it.