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Living with Fibromyalgia: Introduce yourself & meet others
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Hi, I am new here. Been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia for 20+ years. Before that was told I had Rheumatoid Arthritis but after a few years and a new doctor, determined that wasn’t true. Pretty much been white knuckling it since then. Things have gotten to the point where I need help. So I am meeting with Therapy Management Team pharmacist soon to discuss pain med options. Has anyone met with someone like this? Nervous about what they will say….mostly convinced myself over the years that no one would help me so why try???
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I've had fibromyalgia since high school although it wasn't diagnosed for over 40 years. I was told I was healthy every time I complained to a doctor so assumed it was all in my head. Finally in my late forties a doctor told me what it was and that it was a real condition, not just that I was neurotic or attention-getting. I was so relieved I cried! One doctor gave me a prescription for hydrocodone with acetaminophen (5/325) for 2 a day. What a difference that made in my life! But now I have a new doctor and he won't prescribe it so I turned to using an edible CBD and THC concoction which works great (tastes gross). My fibro pain is greatly relieved as well as arthritis issues! I was against legalizing marijuana but at my age I will do anything for relief! Sad but true.
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I am not familiar with the term "Therapy Management Team Pharmacist." Is the pharmacist supposed to know more about pain meds than your doctor does? After you meet with the pharmacist, does your doctor consult with the pharmacist to decide what pain meds to prescribe? Please let us know the results of your visit with the pharmacist and what pain meds he thought would be best for you.