Inflamed muscles feel like tough meat...

[amberly87]

Hello again...

This is my 2nd post of the day, but I am really hoping to hear if anyone can relate to this problem.

Due to a new insurance plan, I haven’t had my biologic (Remicade/Infliximab) in 10.5 weeks (I know this a major cause behind my pain). With me not having it for so long now, my muscles have returned to a state I haven’t seen in years. They feel what I call “gritty”, like tough meat. They feel lumpy (I know this is from all of the inflammation) and just roll around under massagers/pressure; there is no give whatsoever. When I started Remicade/Infliximab infusions a little over a year ago, my muscles became, for the first time in a VERY long time, more fluid...somewhat NORMAL feeling. The pain was still there, but I could feel a difference in the TEXTURE of my muscles. I would be so grateful to hear if anyone else has had similar experiences in regards to their muscles feeling: granular, rigid, massed, lumpy, etc, or if anyone can relate to experiencing a range of muscle textures.

[MaggySa]

Hi! I'm so sorry you are not getting your biologics. Had you try calling the pharma industry that produce them and get the number of their foundation for people that have no coverage?

[amberly87 in reply to MaggySa]

MaggySa-

I have a patient savings program through the manufacturer and I do have health insurance, but my plan from last year (I’m in the US) was discontinued, so I got a new plan. The authorizations through the new plan is what’s causing the hold up...so unbelievably frustrating!

[Alpha20 in reply to amberly87]

Have you looked into trigger points therapy (and is not the same thing as acupressure points!). I had the same painful knotty feeling in my legs muscles and have been able to overcome to a degree the soft tissue pain. I would warmly recommend you to buy the book ‘The trigger point therapy workbook’, the self-treatment guide for pain relief byClair Davies. Best wishes