I live in a terribly cold climate with humidity and cold in the negatives many times a winter. This winter has been terrible and my arthritis is so bad this year.  Do you think there is a correlation between weather and arthritis or is that an old wives tale?. I went to Florida for a few days and didn't need my meds nearly as much.  Was it coincidence or could it be truth.  I would love your input.  I would move in a minute if we can get new jobs,  Thanks, Kim M.

My heart goes out to you with your fibro struggle.  It is so difficult.  I was diagnosed with it about two years ago. Though honestly, the dr. never did any tests, it was just her judgement which I thought was a strange approach.  I have been diagnosed with arthritis by my pcp and she put me on Tramadol.  That helps so much.  I hate the fatigue I feel.  It is like I can never accomplish anything. Plus, since you can't "see" this disease, it is like some people don't believe me.  I honestly wondered if the rheumatologist even believed in the disease.  She was so condescending, that I decided to not return.  I hope you get what you need. Never give up, because you are worth their best effort.  There is only one YOU!   Kim M.

I took it for a short time for fibromyalgia.  At first I slept all the time.  When I finally got through that and was able to wake up enough to take my meds, I had a reaction from Lyrica and my BP meds that was a horrible case of hives.  In addition, my hands, wrists, face and neck were very swollen.  My doctor switch me to neurontin (sp), which caused the same swelling problems.  I had to stop taking it.  I hope you do better!

Hi Ann.  I think I waited about a month before taking the Diclofenac.  I really needed it.  Naturally ask your doctor before taking it because every  doctor has a different opinion. 

Good luck

Kathi

Before my RNY I was on Celebrex and Tramadol for my bad knees.  Since surgery I haven't taken the Celebrex as I would have to empty it on yogurt.  I was taking the Tramadol fairly regularly but my tummy went haywire so I stopped everything.  Last Saturday I took Tramadol due to severe pain and sure enough my stomach went nuts - stuff settling okay but after much angst, nothing tasting good, etc. Does anyone else take Celebrex with little to no problem and what pain reliever do you take.  I'm going back to my PCP ASAP to discuss this with him. Thanks