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Fibromyalgia pain: Let's connect
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I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia almost 20 years ago. Nothing I have tried has helped the constant pain. My doctor will only give me Fioricet without codeine. I also have postherpetic neuralgia after a bad case of shingles 3 years ago. Every night I take a Fioricet, 3 Tylenol PMs and a small glass (or 2) of brandy to help me sleep. I know I'm headed down a bad road cuz my husband tells me my respirations are very slow and shallow while sleeping (about 10-12/min) and it's very hard to wake up in the am. But I feel so desperate to escape the pain for a few hours that I'm willing to take chances. i'm too chicken to go out and get some of the good stuff on the streets!
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Try marijuana with a lot of cbd
I am in Northern California what part of north you are in
No ... Please don't mix meds with alcohol. It can have a fatal outcome. Do you have a good doctor? I have had fibromyalgia for 36 years. Some yoga moves help, but hard work does not. Even cooking and baking causes a lot of pain in my case. I eat gluten free, no additives, colors, or pesticides. I was told all night shade vegetables could add to the problem of arthritis. It is a dilemma. Taking a tub bath helps to relax muscles. Calcium supplement also relax muscles. Eight hours of sleep, and rest periods during the day when you just can't take another step is helpful as well. Doctor's do not advise patients of practical or alternative methods as a rule. Perhaps a wellness clinic might.
Dearest Swamma08 please stop mixing drugs as Jen says the Tylenol,Advil @Aleve have detrimental effects on your liver @kidneys As a nurse I've seen the effects of to much Nsaids Tylenol in small doses once in awhile but not everyday.See a pain Dr.or rheumatologist asap.Praying for you God is the answer ,when hurting seek him and he will answer
I agree with Jen as a nurse I've seen people who overuse the Nsaids that have not only, liver ,but kidney problems Go talk with your pain Dr.or rheumatologist.
This is going to sound totally stupid and so new-age it makes me sick, but I read this book by a Bhuddist Monk and he said that pain is just a sensation, remind yourself that it is just pain. Mind you, that is not very helpful when you have to crawl to the bathroom and you feel like screaming because it feels like every nerve in your body is exploding. But, it is just pain. Sometimes it hurts to wear clothes, but it is just pain, and I sure ain't going naked in public:}
Like most of the masses they have no idea what chronic pain means.it's just pain ,come on they should be in you shoes
I am sorry you have pain I understand
Am I in the right screen I just noticed some of the other post 2016 I didn't go back in time did I it's 2018
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@swamma08 , I have to agree with your husband. You are headed down a dangerous road. My first concern is that you are taking 3 thing that are slowing your breathing and heart rate. You can die of an accidental overdose. Please stop taking this combo and get help immediately. You are also on a good deal of acetaminophen (Tylenol) which can cause liver damage.
Can you tell us what other medicines and therapies you have tried for fibromyalgia?
Please be safe