Feeling at my wits end with Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia

GodSpirt, it sounds like to me your C5 in your neck is causing your hand problem. I have it so bad i can't feel either hand and cant even drive! Also it sounds to me you have a severe SINUS infection and need an AB right away! I dont believe that the Fibro can cause a lot of what you listed, Fibro is mostly Nerve and Muscle disfunction i believe. I did a lot of research on all of that for i came down with CFIDS which is closely related along with EBV, Sjogren's Syndrom, Bells Palsy and of course-Fibro! I had the Chronic Fatigue so bad i lived in my easy chair, any strength i had was saved for a shower and that was it! Tie 50#s of weight on each limb and walk upstairs-thats a perfect example of CFIDS! After 4 months in my chair, my employer {after 35 years of service} fired me ! This is after a dedication of 6 days a week at 10 hours a day! Yeah-HERE-GoodBye-Thanks for your service! Sorry-got off on a tangent there! LOL Dont forget Humor and Music, they are the best PILLS in the world-i wish you well! :")

I'm so sorry you're living with such discomfort! I've had fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome since prior to my diagnosis in 1991. I also have spinal stenosis is my cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine as well as a pinched nerve in my lumbar spine. I was recently diagnosed with GERD and am experiencing some strange symptoms from that, too. I know it's hard living like this, and I wish I could make it easier for you. What I can tell you is that the only medications I take are Vitamin C, Famotadine, and occasional Acetaminophen. I manage my pain by walking approximately 3 miles daily (broken up into 4 separate walks). I wish you well in your search for relief!!

Be sure to support you neck for sleeping. Example: the Tempur-pedic Neck Pillow. (Some people roll a tile and put it in the pillowcase for the support but it may move in sleep.) If the neck is crimped in sleeping the arms go numb. Hoping you are using just a plain pillow between the knees for side sleep and under the knees for back sleeping.

Famotidine: "Is it okay to take famotidine long term?
Famotidine (brand name: Pepcid AC, Zantac 360) should not be used for longer than 14 days if you are treating heartburn symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you need to use this product for longer than 14 days or you've had heartburn for longer than 3 months, as you may have a more serious problem."
I was on Omeprazole for years because my doctors kept prescribing it but I was having all kinds of GI Problems and getting dizzy when standing up from a sitting position. I researched it and they said take for up to 14 days! I was on it for over 5 years!
I weaned myself off. I had been on two 20 mg tabs per day and when I got down to needing the 10 mg, had to go to a doctor for a special script (which came from India), for the last week or two. Now off and using: 4 or 5 almonds after breakfast, baking soda and water after lunch, and trying to stick to only one TUMS after dinner. (TUMS can cause problems also such as: " The most common side effect caused by Tums is constipation. Other mild side effects include gas, dry mouth, and decreased appetite. In rare cases, serious side effects such as kidney damage, high blood calcium (hypercalcemia), or low phosphate levels (hypophosphatemia) can occur."

Question for members I am taking 3 percocets daily - 10/325 prescribed by pain doctor. I take it as directed and at times less than 3. I know opiods can cause issues with other organs in the body. When I question my use I then go out for the day, shopping, etc and the pain in my feet, legs and back is unbearable and I take the pain relief. I am diagnosed with neuropathy, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, numerous back problems and osteo arthritis. Is any one else taking that much of an opiate on a daily basis.