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Feeling at my wits end with Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia

Posted by Jen, Alumna Mentor @sandytoes14, Aug 19, 2019

Usually I am not one to share much of my personal story but here goes...I have what is called moderate to severe degenerative disc disease, arthritis of the spine C3-C7 and lumbar spine, and Fibromyalgia. In the 20 years Ive had pain, I"ve been though many treatments including PT, tens unit, bio feedback,injections, nerve ablations, you name it. I'm prescribed Cymbalta 60 mg for Fibro and anxiety as well as 225 mg of Lyrica. I have been on and off various painkillers too. I'm currently on a long acting oxycodone of 13.5 mg and once a day one 15 mg of IR oxycodone. This has been my regime for a few months now as I switched from 15 mg IR oxycodone. Now for those who are worried about me ODing...I understand. I actually hype-vigilant about my meds. (And I have my hubby and son who watch) Years ago I was on 15 mg Fentanyl patch for 10 months and came off it in one month with no side effects.
Right now I'm really struggling with this rotten pain. I have no appetite, either can't sleep or nap during the day.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 5, 2019
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@gingerw BTW...did they pull the one tooth under a local??? Forgot to ask in my first whining post. I continually try to not be so critical of the medical profession. It is hard enough when I need an interpreter for their English much less the medical terms. All of this has me in pretty much PTSD and fearful of everything and everyone. I know I do not want to have general anesthesia again. I did ask the physician calling that it be addressed and maybe they could be more careful in the future.
I once thought highly of the medical profession. Saddens me deeply.

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@parus Yes, they did, against their wishes for general. It healed fine. I never could understand their thought process: one has a problem, pull all four.
Ginger

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @lorirenee1 "@rwinney You have one special dad. Mine died almost 50 years ago, and I think about..." + (show)
@lorirenee1

@rwinney You have one special dad. Mine died almost 50 years ago, and I think about him just about every day. I wish you well. I read of your struggles all the time, and I pray for your wellness. Just so many kind people here. Lori Renee

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Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee!
Rachel
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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @rwinney "Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee! Rachel" + (show)
@rwinney

Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee!
Rachel

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@rwinney Rachel they are beautiful!
Ginger

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lorirenee1 | @lorirenee1 | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @rwinney "Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee! Rachel" + (show)
@rwinney

Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee!
Rachel

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@rwinney Oh Rachel, These brought tears to my eyes!!!!! You are the sweetest, and so is your husband!!!!! AWWWWWW There are some very good people on this earth. Have a good weekend. These flowers are gorgeous!!!! And I love yellow flowers!!! Lori Renee

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @lorirenee1 "@rwinney Oh Rachel, These brought tears to my eyes!!!!! You are the sweetest, and so is..." + (show)
@lorirenee1

@rwinney Oh Rachel, These brought tears to my eyes!!!!! You are the sweetest, and so is your husband!!!!! AWWWWWW There are some very good people on this earth. Have a good weekend. These flowers are gorgeous!!!! And I love yellow flowers!!! Lori Renee

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Awww, glad it made you happy. From my Daddy though...remember, you mentioned your Dad passed a while back and said the next would be for you!

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @rwinney "Awww, glad it made you happy. From my Daddy though...remember, you mentioned your Dad passed a..." + (show)
@rwinney

Awww, glad it made you happy. From my Daddy though...remember, you mentioned your Dad passed a while back and said the next would be for you!

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*and I said my next flowers would be for you!

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lorirenee1 | @lorirenee1 | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @rwinney "Awww, glad it made you happy. From my Daddy though...remember, you mentioned your Dad passed a..." + (show)
@rwinney

Awww, glad it made you happy. From my Daddy though...remember, you mentioned your Dad passed a while back and said the next would be for you!

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@rwinney Rachel, I just loved them. Thanks again! Lori

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @rwinney "Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee! Rachel" + (show)
@rwinney

Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee!
Rachel

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@rwinney Those are beautiful Love Freezia,s that is what they are ,aren't they? If you don't mind I'm going to send them to @cindee60

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 26, 2019
In reply to @rwinney "Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee! Rachel" + (show)
@rwinney

Flowers of the week from my Dad. This ones for you Lori Renee!
Rachel

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@cindee60 How are you doing? Tried to share a flower picture but didn't work they where yellow and white freesia,

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