Ive been crying for 2 days I don’t know what to do I have chronic pain from my fibro along with orthoarthritis in my knees and pins and a metal plate from a broken ankle along with 4 very bad falls .I have a care giver who takes care of me 9 hours a day to do daily tasks I can not do by myself . My primary doctor has had me on vicodin 5/375 for years I also take lyrica I have told her that the vicodin wasnt helping anymore so she put me on a fentanyl patch witch made me sick so I couldn’t use that she offered to give me OxyContin which I refused I had asked her why she couldn’t just higher my dose of vicodin she refuses so she referred me to a pain management clinic to make a long story short I ended up getting into a disagreement with the doctor he wanted me to stop taking my meds that’s the only way I could get better he didn’t even bother to read my chart he said u take 6 Vicodin a day and your dr has raised the dose I told him my dose has been the same and I try to space my pills out for as long as my pain will let me this man didn’t know anything about me I feel like he looked down on me as if I am a junkie my question is what should I do my friend suggested going to a rheumatologist I’m very depressed and don’t know what to do and giving up any help would be appreciated
Is Lyrica all that you have tried? I am taking Cymbalta and asked my doctor why she prescribed Cymbalta instead of Lyrica. She was very practical in that with chronic pain, depression will follow. Since Cymbalta is also an antidepressant, it basically kills 2 birds with one stone. With the fibro, I also suffer from restless legs and insomnia. (not technically insomnia) I can get to sleep but cant stay asleep. I am now on Intermezzo, a pill that is put under the tongue when I wake up in the middle of the night and allows me to get 3 to 4 more hours of sleep. With the restless legs I could scream! But now I am taking usually 2-.25 mg tablets of Requip in the morning and 2 in the evening. I also take Vicadin as needed. Those are usually on those days when I really hurt and retreat to bed. Your body will tell you when you need that rest and it is important that you listen! It has taken over 3 years to find what works for me, just remember everyone is different. The most important thing to remember is that you are dealt the hand that you have and you must learn to play it. I don't like it either, but I deal with it and make the most of it, I don't have a choice. Crying is okay too, I as well have my days. Just try to surround yourself with supportive people. Ignore the ones that don't believe or support you and move on to the ones that do. Good luck to you, praying for some relief for you, and for all of us!
Hello selenafan,
Please don't give up hope, there are lots of people on here who suffer from Fibro and are leading meaningful lives. MCote has given good advice about finding the right meds and reaching out to supportive people. Is it possible to change your Doc, that would be a good first step. There are phone numbers on here of people who can help. Please look after your mental health, this is so important for us Fibro Warriors. Also I believe meds are not the only answer. Try looking at the mindful and relaxation group. Think about CBT, cognitive behaviour therapy. Just a few ideas, hope they help. Please let us know how you are getting on.
Take care, Anne
Hi selenafan, I wanted to check in and see how you are doing? I am sending you lots of hugs.