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LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN

I am a 67 year old man who has had 5 "FAILED" back surgeries and countless injections, procedures, etc....

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I am a 67 year old man who has had 5 "FAILED" back surgeries and countless injections, procedures, etc. About 15 years ago, after NEVER, EVER, taken prescribed medicine, I was prescribed OXYCONTIN, 40 mgs and it was like 360 tablets per month. This medication saved my life, so to speak because I was in constant agony 24 hours a day. I never went over that amount, never called the doctor and said I lost my medicine, someone stole it, etc. Then, the ingredients for Oxycontin was changed to prevent these dope fiends from sniffing it or whatever they do to get buzzed. That NEW formula was not good for me and did not lower my pain so, I had to get that changed to a medication that worked for me.
Now this was during the time that society was compassionate for people who suffered from chronic pain and doctors were nudged to prescribe the pain medication available for these patients.
My family doctor took over my pain managment since it was a Workers Compensation case and the insurance company paid generously for any claims associated with that injury.
So, a few years ago, after tinkering for the kind and quantity of medication for my particular body makeup, I was prescribed 360 tablets of Roxycodone 30 mgs each month and 180 tablets of Opana 30 mgs each month. That prescription every month for several years saved my life because before that, I had no life. Then, of course, the Opana ingredients were changed. However, by this time, society now nudged the doctors and the public to be AGAINST prescribing pain medicine and my medicine and the amount was "WAY TO MUCH" according to these "pain clinics" that cropped up overnight. These pain clinics have gone along with our society's thought of not prescribing pain medicine and/or immediately reduce the amount and type. HOWEVER, THEY'RE PROCEDURES, INJECTIONS, ETC. IS FINE EVEN THOUGH THOSE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE PROCEDURES ARE EXTREMELY HIGH.

Cutting to the chase, my nice primary doctor will not do long term pain management any longer so my only alternative is 3 ways. Look around for street drugs, go to Mexico or Canada which my insurance company will NOT pay for, or kill myself.View Thread

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I"m still in the process of changing my diet, I've changed then get off of it for a couple hrs to a day or so....

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I"m still in the process of changing my diet, I've changed then get off of it for a couple hrs to a day or so. It's hard but getting better and the more educated I become the easier it is to change especially having fibromyalgia or lupus. l stick to natural any chemicals worsen the condition, I have found from Claritan, Zirtec, Bladder medication for bladder infections, cold medications, anitbiotics, antiviral, migraine medications I was prescribed before I was diagnosed with an autoimmune lupus/fibromyalgia made it so worse, without a doubt. Could be instantly to a few days later seeing worsened conditions as sight problems to increased allergies and flu symptoms:
Try reading this below, see link. Also the more you go without sleep the worse it gets! You have to sleep to help compensate. So try chammomile or other relaxing tea just before bed you have to try to rest I only take during flareups as keeping everything moderate to little is best. Never get addicted to any one thing. Keep it natural as possible and treating yourself is good but be careful. I crave coffee, chocolate, ice cream, fast food for my splurges--small splurges. Especially during stress but try only to have on my splurge days I choose.
And change your diet, please read:
http://www.fibromyalgia-support.net/articles/whatdoctors.htm Also start reading your food labels google preservative listings both for foods and products. They are all chemicals your body cannot tolerate anything that's foreign to it and will think it's under attack even more so than it already acts. Reduce them as much as possible. It can take weeks to months depending on how long it's been since your body has seen goodness. Even natural or organic foods should be watched, they are not perfect either so my best advice is read, read, read and get educated. I ate a bag of GMO corn chips and was sick as could be so add GMO to your list as well. Unfortunately not everything is 100% labeled like we can understand it or stands out blatantly. Take care and God Bless You.View Thread

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Fibromyalgia

Hi, Visited this site over the last couple of years but have never posted. Just wanted to share what has helped...

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Workbook

I was asked to try a book called "Master Your Pain" by Jill B. Fancher, PhD It is about Comprehensive...

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Workbook

I was asked to try a book called "Master Your Pain" by Jill B. Fancher, PhD It is about Comprehensive...

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Stay away from sulphur foods

Apparently people with fibro don't digest sulphur foods (brocolli, onions, garlic, cabbage etc.) well. It...

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Savella

I have been taking savella for about 10 months. 100mg twice a day. I can tell a difference in the pain but my...

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drink more water

think you need to drink more water

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Lidocaine patches--before pain

I've found that if I apply my lidocaine patches before I do something that I really have to do, but know from...

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FIBROMYALGIA

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Massage & water exercise

As a medical massage therapist I see people with fibromyalgia often. It is my understanding that elevated...

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BARNEY12

have seen a dr for fibro my algia- MRI'S CAT SCANS OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS SHE HAS BEEN MY DR FOR OVER 6 YRS,...

Posted by An_249981

have seen a dr for fibro my algia- MRI'S CAT SCANS OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS SHE HAS BEEN MY DR FOR OVER 6 YRS, SHE HAD
ME ON OVER 7 MEDS,- DXS, SCOLISOS- PINCHED NERVES,
SI JOINTS RESTLESS LEG SYNDRROME,, DID 2 INJECTIONS
OF DEPO MEDROL UNDER FLOUROSCOPY. -
NO HELP, I CHANGED TO AN HMO. SHE HAD ME ON VICODIN,
CLONOPIN, AND A HOST OF TRYING TO GIVE ME NEUROTIN,
RECUIP, FLEXERIL, REPODIMOLE,TRAMODOL, AND FINALLY,
SAID WELL ILL JUST ADD 1/2 MG TO YOUR CLONOPIN WITH
NO HELP, CRYED ALLNIGHTS, AND FINALLY ,

I BROKE THE CODE OF ETHICS, EVEN BEING A DRS. WIDOW,

WITH 2 CHILDREN IN AS DRS, AND COME FROM A HOST OF
FAMILY OF DRS, AT CORNELL, AND COLUMBIA,

DR. WHEN YOUR IN PAIN, AND CRYING TOALL NIGHT,

YES I WAS WRONG, SO THEY DISCHARGED ME AS

A PATIENT AND I HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWING FROM THE

VICODIN, AND CRYNG WITH PAIN, AND UTILIZING 800.00MG

MOTRIN,

THE DR. HAD ME ALSO ON GABAPITIN,

THERE OFFICE ONLY SENT 60 PAGES OF MEDICAL RECORDS
WHICH I PERSONALLY HAVE , AND 5 DR, WITHOUT SEEING
ME, HAVE SAID NO I DO NOT WANT THIS PERSON IN MY

PRACTICE.

THIS DR. 1YR AGO PUT ME ON METHATDONE
AFTER 1YR 1/2 IT SAID GO HOME ITS NOT WORKING

FOR YOUR DETOX, NO TITRATTION, AND IT WAS

HELL,

PEARLS OF SWEAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,
DID THERE OFFICE CALL TO CK ON ME

NO.

WERE THOSE MEDICAL RECORDS SENT TO
THE NEXT DR.

NO.

PUPOSSELY, THAT DR. DID NOT WANT TO LOOK BAD
IN THE SOCIAL EYES OF THE NEXT DR.

I HAVE 2 COLLEGE DEGREES, IM NOT STUPID
ALTHOUGH, IM DISABLED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY
I CAN WALK WITH A CANE,

YES I BROKE THE CODE OF ETHICS,

ALLTHESE YRS AS A PATIENT, THIS DR.
WOULD TELL ME

YOU ARE NOT AN ADDICT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EVERY 3 MOMTHS DID SHE APPLY THAT IN THE CHART

WHO KNOWS,

DID SHE TELL ME ABOUT -

THIS DRS PERSONALL LIFE
YESS OH!!!! YESS CHILDRESS DYFUNCTIONAL DRUGS,
DIVORCE I COULD GO ON AND ON.

HENCE THE END, I WAS A HIGH MAINTENANCE PATIENT
NOW ON A HMO PLAN, - PREVISOULY, I HAD

MEDICAAREE, WHEN ME HUSBAND DIED I COULD
PAY MY BILL
BUT THAT MONEY DOES NOT LAST FOR EVER,

IVE DONE SOMETHING RIGHT TO RAISE DRS, AS

IN THE FUTURE TO TAKE THAT HIPOCRATIC OATH

THEY SEE WHAT I HAVE BEEN THRU,

I FEEL SUICIDAL, SOMEDAYS THE PAIN

IREAALY FEEL LIKE GOINT TO THE DEA AND SHARE

MY STORY???

THANKING YOU IN ANDVANCE
AND I REMAIN,

SPIRITUAL AND HOPEFUL

GOD BLESSView Thread

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Vitamin D and Teeth****** Interesting article****

...

IN GOD WE TRUST....MAY GOD BLESS AND GUIDE AMERICA....

My personal exchanges are Vitamin D and Pain and Wrath of the Dragon....if you care to visit..

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fibro flare

Hi Folk i just rejoined this group. i have fms since 93 when noone knew much about it. I was recently...

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Two Old Goats Lotion

Hi everyone! I am sorry that you are all here suffering with me! I just wanted to add my two cents in...

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Warm Showers

Having frequent warm showers help eliviate the pain.

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Motrin and Advil

Your doctor is nuts! These are anti inflamatories. FMS is not a inflammatory problem. You're wasting your...

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FMS and disability

I've had FMS for 29 years. Mine started at work in Canada but they won't help with disability because I left...

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Book

Please everyone get the book Living successfully with screwed up people by Elizabeth Brown. It is a treasured...

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Magnesium

We need more magnesium and MSM to help elevate the symptoms and RLs,sleep I take my reg. fit. But their is not...

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Google Amalgam and Fibromyalgia

Very interesting information regarding amalgam fillings which have been banned in other countries. Your...

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SALT

Just try not to eat it for a week, I went on a diet that cut out all salt I was amazed.

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SALT

Just try not to eat it for a week, I went on a diet that cut out all salt I was amazed.

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LOL to feel better

Has anyone else tried laugh therapy? II know it sounds funny - LOL! but it makes me feel so much better to...

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The Disablity Digest

Hello fellow fbro's. If you need information regarding disability please go to www.thedisabilitydigest.com ...

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Female issues/ Fibro

Also wanted to know if anyone had any female reproductive problems from fibro such as pain with sex and...

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