Fibro from injection?
 

Hello Everyone:

I had Fibro, CFS, MCS, allergies, candida, reactive hypoglycemia, and IBS. Anyway, I didn't know I had fibro/CFS because I was so focused on my other problems. Where do you fit all the complaints in, right? ;)

Most of my problems started 7 years ago when I got a cortisone injection in my wrist. I had a horrific reaction to the injection and to add further insult to injury, received arrogant indifference by the orthopedic surgeon since I was a HMO patient at the time. Ironically, he shamed me into getting the ~#$^%$^%$% injection in the first place. I didn't think I needed it.

To make a long story short, that injection resulted in Reflex Dympathetic Dystrophy in my wrist and shoulder because I wasn't able to use my arm. Lifting up a plate would send my hand into muscle spasms. My hand turned into a claw and I wore a sling everyday because I did not have the strength to hold up my arm.

Things got even worse after that, but the happy ending is that I feel 100% better today since I changed my diet from a low-fat vegetarian diet to a LC diet.

Now here's the problem. I see a doctor who practices complementary medicine. Only problem is he doesn't do pap smears. So I went to my traditional doctor (after a 7 year hiatus) and she wanted me to get a tetanus shot. I got the shot and the muscle in my arm (bicep) has been sore for 2 days now. For 2 nights it's been interrupting my sleep due to the throbbing. I'm also experiencing weakness. The injection site is not swollen or red, it's just sore.

I noticed on Dr. Mercola's site that tetanus has formaldehyde, aluminum and mercury in the vaccines. I'm not sure if I'm reacting to the chemicals (I have MCS) or if this is a fibro flare-up.

I'm a bit scared. I was crying this morning for fear that I was going through the same thing as my wrist. I'm not the crying type, and I'm a little embarassed to even admit it. :blush: I know it's just an over-reaction, but I can't help the fear. I know I couldn't live through it again and come out of it "intact".

Has anyone experienced anything similar to this? I've put cold compresses on the site which helped a little. I already take 700 mg of magnesium so I'm too nervous to increase the dosage without an intracellular magnesium test. Any advice?

LOL! My doctor wants me to get a hepatitis shot as well. I don't think so. I'll take my chances.

Thanks,
Wanda

Hi! My DH recently received a tetanus shot, and he couldn't believe how sore his arm was, the pain lasted at least three days, and he had a hard time moving his arm. He is really healthy, and not one to complain much, but I was impressed by how painful it was for him. I can't remember if he had trouble sleeping or not.

I don't blame you for being scared, after all you have been through. I would say if it is still really bad after another day or so, talk to your comp. med. doc.

In the mean time, get some extra rest.

Hope you feel better!

-Jess

Hi Jess:

Thanks for your encouragement. My arm feels a little better today. I think it's getting there. It was a bit scary though. I slept really well last night.

I took advantage of all those emotions yesterday and started my journal. I really wanted to write my story down.

Hi, Wanda...
 

yes, Tetanus shots hurt terribly! And since you do have fibro etc., the pain will seem worse to you.

Hang in there, it will get better.

Thanks Quietone for your encouragement. My arm feels a lot better now, but it was a bit of a scare. At least I took advantage of all those emotions and started writing my journal. It was a great experience and made me feel so much better.

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I do believe candida and fibro/cfs may be related also based on what I have read ... just look for the book "THE YEAST CONNECTION" by William G. Crook on amazon ..used is very cheap if you can find it


you can low carb for 10 yrs or more and go back to eating carbs and all symptoms come back because the reason you got candida in the first place were not addressed ..I have researched all this till my eyes hurt ..LOL..but have found out a lot ...cleanse your body and the boogers will leave cause they wont have a home of filth to live in anymore ...simple as that .. colon cleansing is da bomb ! your energy will come back by the bucketloads

candida also hate garlic and cayenne as it kills them off ...just so you know . .if you are italian then you are used to garlic if your not then get used to it ...raw garlic !... and cayenne pepper ..it kills critters and is cheap too

blessings to you all
Anne_40

I remember having a shot that made my arm very sore, but it did go away.

My husband was diagnosed with RSD over a year ago. It is at the top level of pain diseases. It involves nerve damage. If a shot damaged nerves in your arm you would have been able to sue for negligence. Do you see a pain management doctor for this? I have Fibro and tetanus shots have not caused this reaction in me. Have you been checked for the RSD spreading? Also if your RSD was "cured" by diet then it really wasn't RSD. Nerves are damaged in RSD and they don't heal or spontaneously regenerate. Hope you feel better soon.