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Is there anyone here that suffers from fibro? I had the 'tender spot test' several years ago and I had 17 out of the 18. I try my hardest to get through the pain with my 4 hydrocodone/acetaminaphine pills a day, Tiger Balm rubbed into areas that are the worst, light exercises, and distracting myself with hobbies or chores, etc; but there are many occasions where none of that helps and I spend most of the day holding down the couch, getting up about 30-45 minutes after that, walking/standing around the house for 15-20 minutes, or sitting for about 15-30 min. I do not drive and my husband works 6 days a week, overtime almost every day, so I'm alone a lot. my wonderful husband is very supportive and I am very grateful for that, but my only other friends are online, out of state, and I will probably never even get to meet them. when extreme pain takes over, my depression takes over and it is so difficult to find hope. does anyone have tips for fibro, whether diet or over-the-counter meds (I've tried them all, I think), or anything, besides hobbies and such? I've tried every over-the-counter med, and the Tiger Balm does cover some of what the pain pill doesn't help, but I'm hoping one of our members might have some knowledge that could help. I'd really appreciate it.
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Thanks it does in knowing others know the suffering we all go through just wish there was a miracle drug
For Minerva pain I take a homeopathic ,it helps me,called Nerve Pain Formula by Botanic Choice hope you feel better
@lioness, Ask and ye shall receive! jk, but this article; http://time.com/5159879/is-an-anti-aging-pill-on-the-horizon/, discusses the development of a drug that would make our cells act and feel at least 20 years younger. I know that most people who have made it 70 or 80 years on this planet typically say they have no interest in living forever, but the caveat is usually spending that extra time in the physical condition they are currently in. If able to have a much higher quality of life, physically, I think many would be excited at that prospect. However, as a Christian, I believe that my "quality of life" will be beyond my most fantastic imaginings, that I am not sure I would change my answer.
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2 ReactionsI am currently at Mayo with a sick child but can relate to you all. taking a moment to rest but I do not medicate with any major fibro meds. LDN has proven helpful. I am being treated by an Integrated MD.
Is this a general practitioner or a pain specialist? I know there are almost no GP's who will write an opioid script, but pain management docs, for the time being, will still prescribe opiates for pain that does not respond to anything less. Pancreatic pain acts a bit different than back or joint pain and there is nothing that truly is designed for organ pain. I have had something similar to an epidural in the nerve center nearest the organ, but without any noticeable results. Have you thought about the nerve stimulators that a number of members here have spoken highly of; I would not know anything about their results. Take as much care of yourself as is possible, Gary
The last few days has been so hard on me. Will I have to out up with this forever? I asked the doctor for a stronger pain med and she did nothing. I take Tramadal The only way that helps is if I take it all day long. I slept almost all day today. Off and On. I asked God to please heal me
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3 ReactionsGman...We are going to a place where there will be no pain Sounds good to me. I wish these doctors would stop worrying about drugs and give us what we want ad need.
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@oregonggirl am so with you. Liked gman007's link to NAD. Bible says if we lived properly we could expect to live to 120. Not interested in lenghth of years, but like all of us, in quality of life, and being useful til God takes me home.79 yr old Husband losing his job next week, and we have to cash out of our mobile home. I just turned 70 and never dreamed we would be in this health condition of being caregivers for each other. Have much to post so will take remainder to "I just want to talk" group. Sending you hugs and encouragement. Dori
Hi all:. I am fortunate that my PC will write script for hydrocodone 7.5/acetaminophen 325 mgs. If We have to move away from San Jose,(losing our mobile home) I hope I can find another good PC wherever we end up. Wishing all of you many pain free productive hours today. I have so few of those, that I cherish those hours. Victorious 69
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