Good luck with that, L-Kitty! I think you've already read my thread about stopping it, obviously. So do be very, very careful about weaning yourself off of it. Maybe it doesn't hit everyone badly though because I didn't take it for a day and a half because I'd run out and I didn't have any nasty side effects. But just be sure to titrate your dosages and go easy on it and yourself. Good luck!
Yep, no kidding, one day in our shoes and most of our doctors would be whimpering like crazy. I'd like to see THEM try to work and/or function with the levels of pain that we experience. And then deal with people saying dumb things like, "just push through the pain." AS IF the endorphins will affect us - NOT!
Hi Lkitty, I’m so sorry to here this… And then as Petunia said wrong wrong wrong, what a clunker !!!
Finding the right dr is so important, and I get so upset when I here that a dr is being so ignorant. That reaction you had to the Vicodin was real, you know your body better than the dr. And while much research has shown that exercise helps… What the dr’s don’t understand is that our tolerance for exercise is different than that of a non fibro person. Pushing through the pain is not the right thing to say, what they should say is if your exercise causing more pain its to much !!! My dr told me to start very slow, a walk 5 min 3x a day, if you hurt more the next day cut back to 3 min 2x day, when you find your starting point that doesn’t cause to much increase in pain stay at that point for 2 weeks. Then increase to 4 min 3x day … Ect this has worked fôr me with absolutely no increase in pain. Walking a mile would put me off my feet for 2-3 days,
L I hope for you the right dr is found soon… It’s a lot of making apt, waiting, disappointments, but then yaaa the right one that is willing to work with you, understands and listens !!!
Hang in there… We do get it for sure !! So vent away 
Hugs & blessings
dee
it's ok to vent L Kitty. people really care about you here. :)
You deserve to be taken seriously, and to be respected and well cared for, if you are not getting that, it is time to move on until you finally find 'your Doctor'! There is a lease one out there for you, just don't give up the hunt, I know it's tiring, discouraging, but so very worth it once you find them!
We're here for you!
Love ya,
SK
L Kitty,
So sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. :( I have never been able to take Vicodin without some kind of reaction. I have to cut the pills in half so they don't put me into la la land. They also make me feel like I am in a blue funk so only take them when I absolutely can't get by with Tramadol/Acetaminophen. Seems like I was Superwoman last week and now I am the Blob. I understand what you are saying about the grandchildren...my two live 4 hours away and I am hoping to have them for 10 days this summer. I am panic stricken already worrying about how I will be able to take care of them. 7 and 6 and very active.
Hope you feel better soon and I am sending positive thoughts your way.
Eileen alias Bookjunkie
L Kitty,
So sorry to hear about your pain. We all know its difficult to find the right doctor and treatments that work for you. Over last weekend I found myself in a downward spiral that I believe was from a bad reaction to an increased dose of Lyrica. It seems like one step forward and two steps back. It’s really tough. I had to call out of work for two days. Sometimes I have to say no to things as well. I would like to babysit my grandson more, but its just not realistic. At times you just have to say no to people. If they love you they will understand. Take care of yourself.
Connie
Thank you Dee. I really appreciate you. I am feeling a lot better today. I went and had coffee with my best friend and vented with her. I got a couple of errands done too...and did them slowly.
I seem to love the water, so I'm going to go back to the pool for the Aerobics Arthritis class. It's in the warm water. I will start really slow. If that fails me, I will start walking. I am aware I need to do something. The endorphins are calling my name!
Thanks for letting me vent!
Isn't it the truth. I so looked forward to having grandkids. Now, it's difficult to even plan a week with them. We can commizerate with each other. Thanks for your support!
Scott, that's so kind of you. Thank you. I know people do care. It's a very reassuring place to be.
I will let you know if I survive :) They will be here in 4 weeks!
My insurance only covers generics unless the real thing is the only available, and then the price is much higher. That is sure something to think about.
Thank you, Irishroots. Everything you said is true. I'm hoping that after I get titrated off of the venlafaxine my heart beating in my throat will stop. It could have been a reaction to that. I'm so disappointed that we all had to figure it out and not my doctor. BLAH!!!
Yes, I love chiropractic care. I just quit manual therapy, which is like physical therapy but more hands on, couldn't do it anymore. I do love acupuncture. Back to what works for me now.
Thank you,
LKitty
I'm sorry Michael. It just isn't any fun at all.
Today, I'm feeling pretty good. The good days do come. So grateful. I hope you have many good days too.
LKitty
Little bittie Hugs and great big Prayers to you Lkitty. Seems like it doesn't matter if I have had two weeks in a row of good days and one bad day, it always feels like the bad days will go on forever. I'm actually usually surprised when I wake up and feel normal and of course I overdo and then its back to the down spiral again. Waiting for a good day right now! Anytime now...........still waiting......LOL
Yes, I am feeling better. Had coffee with my bff yesterday. Came home tired, but refreshed. Today is my first day home alone, that I haven't had to go anywhere in weeks. I am loving having an un-busy day. Even though my busy only lasts for 3 hours max, they still are busy to me!
Thanks for asking, Rattled.
Hugs!
I know the feeling Pamela. It is a wonderful surprise though, isn't it?!