Fibromyalgia pain narcotics
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Burning pain tends to be caused by neuropathic pain. It's very common with Fibromyalgia and also with spinal issues. What types of medication are you currently taking for your pain?
I checked online and it says that LYRICA is indicated to treat Diabetic Nerve Pain, Pain after Shingles, and Fibromyalgia. I would be honest with your doctor and let him/her know the LYRICA is not helping and you would like to try something else. With most PM doctors you have to try all the non-narcotics and anti-inflammatory drugs before they give you anything else. I would try and be open minded and try everything they offer. Good luck.
I'm new here and I was diagnosed w/ fibre in 1994. Could you please tell me what a low oxalate diet. I am in so much pain. Narcotics barely dull the pain. I'm willing to try anything.
I have fibromyalgia and take them for the pain. I have started acupuncture and feeling better and want to wean off. Here are my questions: 1. Can stopping the pill cause throbbing pain in your legs? I have tried to take just a 1/2 or 1 a day and my legs really hurt but that is also the reason I started them as the fibro causes great leg/body pain so not sure if it's withdrawal or a combination of both. 2. How should I wean off? I have 21 pills left.
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Opiates are a bad choice because they kill (cause apoptosis) interneurons and can increase pain over the long-term and cause fibromyalgia-like pain.
I hope you feel better soon and congratulations on coming off narcotics!
I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have severe back and neck pain. I had back sugery 4 months ago with severe pain in the surgical area again. I also have severe neck pain and stiffness. I have a severe burning pain in my shoulders and neck along with numbness. I am not getting any answers from the doctors, and I have also been suffering with severe daily headaches.MRI of brain said normal.
I feel awful. Like everyone else describes. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, which just adds to my pain. I can totally relate to everyone else with the physical and mental pain.
I know someone who has been on OxyContin for about 9 years for Fibromyalgia pain. This person gets about 90 OxyContin a month. I personally think that is outrageous. I really wish the FDA would get rid of this drug completely.
Thanks so much for all your information. I assume by nerve pain that you are including fibromyalgia judging from the nerve pain meds.
I have taken opiates and other narcotics for my severe migraines which have never helped my fibromyalgia. But I see plenty of postings on medical websites like this one, of people with fibromyalgia who are very upset not to get the narcotics. It seems like those people must get some pain relief from them? Makes me wonder.
it has always seemed like a dx they give someone when they just dont know what is wrong..I do know that narcotics are not recommended for fibromyalgia pain..the toxins etc from narcotics can make fibromyalgia even worse...Nuerontin and lyrica are the drugs of choice for this condition with nuerontin being the safer of the 2 and less side effects as well...if u r not on one of these drugs then it is definitely worth a try and the nuerontin helps me alot..
if it where me and I was offered it again knowing what I know now I would run the other way it just ant worth it there are non narcotic ways to deal with pain....today my back is still a disaster but I live more pain free off the narcotics then on them ....time to dry yourself out and see just where you stand with real pain....I wish you luck this is a tuff dission but to me methadone should not even be manufactured ..........
worried878 - There is much debate over whether or not narcotics are appropriate for long term use and for fibromyalgia. Narcotics were the ONLY thing that allowed me to function as a normal person but the tolerance and unsafe levels needed to control it are a problem. Lyrica didn't work for me, physical therapy didn't work, psychiatry didn't work and I refuse to take medications directed to mental illness....
I have been diagnosed with epidural fibrosis (a looong time ago). I have had a pain pump implanted for the past 5 years. This is loosing its effectiveness. My question is - is there anything new out there to help with pain control? I've done all the shots, TENS units, narcotics, and currently the pain pump. I am 41 yrs old and have been battling back pain since 1992 when I was in a car crash.
has anyone used suboxone for pain relief from fibromyalgia? I am not asking if you use it to detox from pain relievers you have used for pain and then became addicted, but if you were not on anything and was it prescribed strickly for pain relief.
I haven't gone the pain killer route yet (because the NL & my PCP don't believe my symptoms including severe headaches, neck & back pain are Chiari related) for anything but my nerve pain. I was on Lyrica 3 yrs ago for 6 months until I couldn't afford it any longer & neurotin was prescribed instead. I used neurotin for about 8 months with the results not being as good as the Lyrica.
Hello -
I have tried everything for pain. I know I am red flagged at my rite aid. But, I have a new insurance company. My question is - I was on suboxone for the pain and it did not work. So I have a new doc appt next week, and am certain he will give me oxycodone. Should I go to a different pharmacy? I thought there is a central database where any can see that I just got subs filled last month. I plan on telling my new doc that I even tried them for pain. I don't want to get into trouble.
ve seen say that my condition could most likely be fibromyalgia or some type of chronic neuromuscular pain, but are still perplexed at my condition. I've already seen a Rheumatologist although the pain is not in the joints, just the muscles. I have also seen my family practitioner. The pain has always affected my quality of life, I dread doing simple housework and daily activities. I feel like I can't enjoy life to it's full potential and nothing is fun.
I have been diagnosed with lumbar DDD, anular tear, spinal arthritis, thoracic spinal stenosis, and fibromyalgia. I went thru pain management but cannot tolerate narcotics. I went thru physical therapy and had to stop due to the disc tear. Now that I no longer have insurance, I am just getting worse. My question is I cannot lay down to go to sleep and my legs are getting weak. My arms always fall asleep. I was told that it could be from fibromyalgia.
I am a 45 year old man whose 20-40 pounds overweight but otherwise in reasonable health. I'm disabled with chronic neck, back, and fibromyalgia pain. I also subsequently have anxiety and depression. For over two years I've been taking the Duragesic Pain Patch 100mcg x 48 hrs and (2 )hydrocodone 10/325mg 2-3 times a day. For depression I take 20mg of Lexapro daily and Valium only as needed for anxiety attacks. For HBP I take Hyzarr and Inderal LA.
But I have severe back pain plus migraines and fibromyalgia, so need some sort of pain control. I have been on every kind of medication out there, with little or no success. Narcotics just work for me and my pain. So I know I am addicted at this point, and I really want to stop, but I'm also really scared. The worst part is the fatigue and knowing that I HAVE to go to work every day, taking days off is not an option for me.
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