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I am new. It took me the last 6mos to get validation that fibromyalgia was part of my health issues along with being diagnosed with Rheumetoid Arthritis and I am a recovering alchoholic. I had a serious episode of alchohol gastritis ( I used beer and tylonal daily to deal with my pains and was not under any Drs care due to no insurence) June of 2009 and that is what woke me up to dealing with life without alchohol and introduced me to the Health Department. My blood work is fine now but liver enzymes stll high but in the normal range and is still distressed so no medications allowed that can cause further damage to it or addictive behavior. I am having no problem leaving the alchohol alone and have strong family support.This leaves me to Tramadol 1 or 2-50mg 2x a day and 600mg of motrin every 12 hrs as needed and neither seem to do much for the constant ache in my upper arms, tops of hands, back of neck and lower back. I can bearly tolerate putting on shoes or crouching with out becoming unstable and shooting pain. I often have a feeling like I have been hit by a mack truck. Sleep is often fleeting and interrupted I have been trying mild exercise, walking, water aroebics, a few massages, and heating pads that have given me some relief. The Health Department Drs suggested pain management which they don't offer. I have also read about accupuncture. I was wondering how others have found this helpful? We don't have insurance to cover anything so I am hoping to discover some relief at a manageable expense. I have learned most about this disease andtreatment from the internet and books and have had to go over and over the symptoms with Drs at the Health Department. I do not want to go overboard on any medications but it would be nice just to feel semi-normal again.I am a professional photographer, working mostly on location and photojornalism part time for now. I don't notice it while working but sure pay the price afterwards. I have 2 active teens at home as well. This site has been helpful and I thank anyone who takes the time to read all this. I just wanted folks to know where I was coming from and wondered if any had suggestions for me. I have heard about studies on naltrexrone usely used to treat Drug addiction and want to discuss this with my Dr. I have an appontment in 2 weeks. Thanks
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