MayoClinic.org
Fibromyalgia pain
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.
hugz,
Clownscrytoo
As a believer I am looking forward to meeting God when my time here on this rock is over He gives us strength to get through daily.
I have been on Anti Depressants and have been for over a year. When assessed by my doctor, she asked me to keep the antti depressant meds and if I felt like I needed to start them again, I will have them.. Just let her know. There is only ONE reason I welcome death and that is I am not afraid of death and I know the minute I close my eyes I will be with the Lord at that second. If I were to do anything to harm myself, that would not happen. I will never do anything to affect my place in Heaven. I have cymbalta, which I understand works well with RA. I guess the RA doctors even prescribe it. Why I don't know. But, I have them if I need them. I am sorry if I inflicted some horrible thoughts on you and anyone else. There is a limit to what we should and should not say on here. Stay within the lines
No no Marijuana PERIOD in Texas. They are still arresting people with small amounts of Marijuana. When I lived in Oregon I could get it everywhere.
My state of mind is PLEASE GOD TAKE THIS PAIN AWAY. I just got a text from my drs office and I have been approved to have an appt with Pain Mgt. Thank God. By the way, Gail…Do you have RA? If you do, you will understand most of the statements made on here.
Sorry Gail….I doubt I will be posting here any longer.
My doctors and Staff are great. I cannot say enough good about them. They keep me centered. I could not ask for better doctors.
Congrats! I hope the pain doc will be able to help you! Even if it is for a couple of months at a time, it is a blessing!
Good luck!
Do you use it? If so, does it help???
My pain doc works with a psychologist who among other things, works with people who have chronic pain. He gives strategies on how to work when you are in the midst of a big flair up and discusses how to deal with the negative feelings regarding your health and pain. In addition, he deals with all the other fields in psychology.
He actually got me through my fears when I had my weight loss surgery.
Yes I agree
My doctor really listens to me. If they insist I go to psychologist, I will. But I dislikes anyone who had not experience fibro or RA to try to explain to me anything. Last night I went grocery shopping with my son. Suddenly according to my son I was wring and wet and my face was red and I was fighting to even stay awake. My Flair's are really bad. But usually it tapers off about day 6 I respect your words.
I use the CBD balm and it does help I can go 6 yrs before I have to reapply on my shoulders I use it on my hip Once a day I would recommend it for anyone to try for me it works ,maybe be it wouldn't for someone else