Also, keep in mind that some of the most effective treatments, like Dupixent takes eons to see an improvement.... Little 24 weeks of the treatment will then provide results. So best not to wait, just so you can wait some more

Kim, waiting to contacting your provider is not helping you with the pain you are experiencing. Yes, there definitely fear and anxiety with new symptoms. But wouldn't it be better for you to determine what the cause? Eliminating the stress, anxiety, and tension which could be increasing the intensity of the pain. Please call. Have someone accompany you for support if need be. Good luck.

Thank you, Tina. I'm afraid to contact my primary. (I know - silly & unacceptable response) But - I will soon.

On the dupixent there is varied responses. Some within a couple weeks, mine I saw changes within the first month. I just had to stop it because of the side effects of my asthma and COPD... I kind of like breathing. It is supposed to help people with asthma, but I guess by also having COPD, it crossed things somehow.

I get that, sometimes because not wanting to deal with that provider, other times that you might get news you don't really want. Nothing silly about that at all.