Recent content by SongbirdLove

Ditto. Welcome back. It really puts perspective in this and makes me really realize how we all could obsess. I know we've all put ourselves through all kinds of "home tests". Funny, huh? Knock on wood, we're all healthy and doing great...and helping people, which is very special. What a great...

Ginny, You mean Gary M right? I talked with him yesterday. He's doing fine. He was leaving Houston with his family to go to Dallas. He's doing fine!! Take care! Mark

Hi everyone, This is the best board on the web, period. No, it isn't the green trim, or the subject approriate ads on the right, or those funny little emoticons on the left (although I love those little guys :D) ) - It's the people here. I love you all! You were there when I needed you the...

No this is the first I've ever had anything like this. It's starnge. It feels like a pressure thing from my neck on up. I called my doctor and am going to get an MRI on Friday. Just when the fx from BFS have waned somewhat...this happens. Oh well, whatever. Mark

Hi Desmo, Yea, you know it's funny I was never too anxious about health stuff before this. OK during the SARS thing I had a flu at the same time and was on the web constantly tracking the thing, swearing that it was all just a matter of time :LOL: I definitely concur about the body mind...

Diego4Life, Thanks, I'm going to check that out. I've heard about TMJ. I do find myself sometimes clenching my teeth. Could TMJ cause headaches and a pressure feeling in the head as well? Totally unrelated, I just read in the Times this morning that scientists have recently "discovered" (many...

Part Deux Come to think of it, it could be tension/anxiety that brings it on.

A little backround... About 5 days ago I took Quinine for a couple of days (325mg). Very soon after I took the first pill I notice an improvement in the exercise intolerance I was walking faster (at a regular clip). I still felt a little tightness but it had improved. Although I stopped taking...

I don't know what the numbers are, but the gamma globulin is slightly low. He did say that he sees that frequently. Mark

I just had a complete neuro exam up at Yale a few days ago. Everything was "100% clean"...3 hour exam, EMG, blood, etc.. My question. The doctor emailed me back (after i emailed him with follow up questions) and said the blood test was all normal except for borderline low levels of gamma...

Eve, My neck gets stiff and tight too. I get that on and off. Usually from the back but I experience it from the upper chest muscles into the neck as well. It's bothersome, but all typically part of BFS. I know for myself, stress could play a huge factor into how my neck feels. Take care, Mark

I hope you all get this, because I am a little computer retarded. my 15yr old son has to show me how to operate this computer. I usually dont have much time to play around learning. I have 3 other small children that take alot of my time. Thank you for responses.It makes me feel better to know...

Carolyn, We just PM'd each other and now I read your post. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I'm sending my condolences and love. You're right. Things happen in life that gives us perspective. Again, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Mark

It truely sounds like, from what you're saying, that your muscles are tight. Tightness creates all the things you've described. Shaky from the inside etc. I know a lot of people on this site would concurr. Have you tried light stretching of your legs muscles?...nothing too heavy. Baths with...

Pam, Yes I experience what sounds like similar things as you. Do you feel when you're walking that your legs are getting tight...like you just ran a few miles? Is it in your calves and thighs? Are you stretching and taking baths? i'm finding that backing soda baths really feel good on the...