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Originally Posted by skymonk
Are you on any regular pain meds&do you have a Dr that specializes in the treatment of fibromyalgia? I see a rheumatologist&he's helped to a certain extent. My pain is only 50% controlled&my Dr seems to find this acceptable, but I don't&I can't afford to go to the ER when I have an especially bad day. I know someone else who has fibromyalgia that gets 2400mg of morphine&9 Percocets a day. That's way too much! I'm stuck w/the same pain med that I've been on since 1997-Vicodin. It's better than nothing, but not really helpful. Have you found any coping skills that work or a daily routine of how much activity you engage in or maybe even some excercises that help relieve the pain? I'd love to hear any suggestions that anyone may have.  |
Dear SkyMonk ~ sounds like you need to change to the doc that gives the morphine and just tell him you don't want that much medicine - just a change, maybe to just the Percocet or whatever will work. You could work you way up to something effective with that doc. In fact, if he happens to be in West Tx, kindly PM me his name and address! Just kidding. But PM me anytime. I'm on Davocet, and it is wearing thin, too. I don't have fibro - just a crumbling back.
billieJ ~ Oh, PS - what about a rubdown with pain relief rub then a nap in a heated blanket?