So my appointment tomorrow is with the pain management clinic… I just read their online profile they specialize in trigger point injections and I’m terrified of needles. Anyone had these? Just wondering what the aftermath is like. I’ve gone through the list of meds provided for helping with Fibro short of lyrical and the one that starts with s but have only ever been given 5mg vicoden for pain as my Dr is in the percentage that believes that there is only one way to help fm and pain meds are not an option bc she thinks they just make it worse. However it’s about the only thing I haven’t really tried.
Sorry I’m rambling but I’m stressed scared and I’m not sure that I can continue much longer in this much pain with no sleep
Hi Mel, I sure hope your sleeping now. I do get the shots when I'm in alot of pain, my back and right hip seems to be the worse. My Rhuemy is the on which gives then to me and it takes a couple days to feel better and with me I better for about 5 days. I have friends that it helps them for a month. I also hate needles but when you are in alot of pain it doesn't bother you and they can put some freezing stuff on it as well. I pray this works wonders for you, keep us posted. I'll keep you in my prayers today, Hugs, Robin
Mel- I had 4 to my lower back the end of November, prior to getting insurance authorization for a more involved procedure. My back was in such spasms due to the pain and I got almost instant relief. They due numb the area, as well as put lidocaine in with the small amount of steroid so after the initial prick its all good. I immediately go home and ice 20. Min on and 20 off. It took a lot of the pain away. I feel that if you go in knowing its going to help you, it probably will. I’m not a fan of needles either, but I feel like I have a few sticking me daily! I hope all goes well so you can enjoy the holidays!
It is awful that you cant sleep.. sleep is so important with fibromyalgia... please see if the dr. can start you on lyrica.... it did wonders for me..... took away the deep throbbing pain.... i do have the exhaustion yet... but at least im able to sleep at least 6 hours a night.... and holding down a job yet.....
I hope that helps... i use heat and ice.. for the pain... as much as i can.. i even take a heating pad and ice pack to work with me....
I use heat. Hot baths seem to help a lot but bye heating pad I can’t always tolerate on medium I can’t feel it and on high I can’t stand it. Also cannot tolerate ice it seems to make it hurt worse
Are you saying you have not tried Lyrica yet? I really think it is a medication that could help. Cymbalta is an antidepressant, but also helps control pain. As for the shots, usually they do not hurt as the area is numbed first. I really wonder, Mel, if you need to consider another doctor. Yours sounds not totally committed to working with what is being learned about fibromyalgia. It can be tough to find a good doctor since there are still a number who don't believe fibromyalgia is a real disease. But it is; and it needs treatment. Good luck to you! And by the way--insist on something to help you sleep; not being able to sleep is part of the vicious cycle of fibromyalgia.
I have tried Cymbalta and Savella and had bad side effects with both so not able to take them. I did try trigger point injections and also IV lidocaine therapy. Each helped a little but eventually I went back for more treatments and they no longer helped me, each person is different though so hoping they help you. I don’t like needles either and I did fine. The only thing that offers me any pain relief is Vicodin. I use a heating pad often as well.
I can understand your fear. Anytime I see a new specialist I am hoping in the back of my mind that they will have the magic answer. I am on Lyrica and it works great for me. I am on a narcotic as well and I think it works, but I do have to deal with the side effects.
Keep an open mind. The pain docs have a much better knowledge of how to use all the different meds out there for fibro. Maybe a drug you have tried in the past would work at a different dose? Maybe there is something new.
I have had trigger point injections many times and they do not hurt. The area is numb when the needle is inserted and the pain relief is instant! Sometimes it last for months, but sometimes only for days. It is worth a shot.
I don’t have a problem with them. I’ve been getting them for over 2 years. They put lidocaine in with the steroid medicine to make it not hurt as much.
They tell me I don’t flinch. Oh, well, don’t worry. They know how to take to care of newcomers. Just tell them your phobia.
Oh, in between, pain clinic visits I use peppermint oil massaged into my muscles. Give it a try-a temporary lifesaver.
