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Fibromyalgia pain: Let's connect
Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Dec 4, 2024 | Replies (1335)Comment receiving replies
@ckeys I'm new to this group. I hope you won't mind if I jump in. In the pain department, I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia syndrome.
You can most certainly become addicted to opiates that are prescribed for you.
About 15 years ago, I was prescribed two of them to take three times a day. Every night I had nightmares. I woke up in a pool of sweat. I could barely get down the stairs without falling. Over the course of six months, I weaned myself off of the opiates and never regretted it.
Opiates are constipating, so anyone with IBS or more serious intestinal problems should avoid them. A couple of years ago, my colon burst and I had a colostomy that was later reversed. Being on opiates was harmful to my colon.
I now take all the prescription pain medication that isn't narcotic. And I would like to ease off of those. I find that when my mind is fully engaged in an endeavor -- painting, writing, reading, etc. -- I don't feel the pain at all. So I stay busy.
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@mwcates you are so right I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis I find when my mind is occupied I don't think of my ailments nor pain Exercise is very helpful with this as well as eating good food,hobbies I liked your post
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@mwcates I would caution you to understand the difference between “addicted “ and “dependent.” Many medications can not be stopped abruptly without consequences making us dependent. Addiction involves taking the medications inappropriately, like to get high. I’m not arguing that opiates (and many other meds) have side effects, only that when taken properly for pain, using opiates does not make you an addict. I’m glad you found something for your pain that works for you, do you mind sharing what it is?