I have fibromayalgia?

Question

can anyone help me with the pain management

Answer 1

Hi--I too suffer with FM and it has changed my life. Beware of all the "cure alls" that come your way as most do not work and only serve to take your money.

A Doctor who understands the chronic nature of FM should be able to help you with pain management medications. They can be anything from low dose anti-depressents to extended release narcotics depending on the severity of your case.

Things you can do to help yourself require lifestlye changes like avoiding over exertion, rest, proper diet and low impact exercise.
Drugs like aspirin and aleve do very little for pain as FM is not an inflamtory disease but they may help the headaches that many FM Pts. suffer.

There are NO miracle cures via mega doses of vitimans or other "natural" substances and can themselves be dangerous if not monitored properly.

There is promising new research and new medications coming to help those with FM.
It has been established that there is a chemical imbalance (substance P) in the brains of FM pts that sends pain signals at the slightist touch.

FM is not one of those diseases that you can just "push" through because the more you do the more flare ups you will have.
learning what triggers your flare ups will be key to managing your pain.

This site will give you a good start at understanding FM.

http://www.fmaware.org/fminfo/brochure.htm

Answer 2

There are some things you can do to control the pain. however, I am sad to say since this is Chronic you will never totally "get rid" of the pain.
To start with Antidepressants can work well in decreasing the pain. Studies show that the cause of Fibromyalgia is how the brain registers pain. Prescription pain meds work like Vicodin. I know there is a Stigma with that drug and despite many people using it to get high and doctors hesitate in prescribing it does help a lot for severe episodes.
You can try acupuncture although that didn't work for me.
And deep tissue massage that can help your muscles and release the endorphins in your body (body natural pain killer)

You can also try this wed site: http://www.remedyfind.com they have ratings of how others have found help for pain and any other method regarding Fibromyalgia

I have had this for 10 yrs and have tried many other methods.
I hope this helps if you need more info please do not hesitate to email me.
Many Blessings,

Answer 3

I live in the UK and have suffered with fibro for several years. The pain clinic I attend has prescribed Prozac in the morning Tramadol lunch time and tea time( here about 4pm ) and amitrypillin at night. Obviously the medication will have different names depending on your home country,but you could ask a pharmacist for his/ her help in finding the drugs other names.Hope you find some relief as I know from experience it is an awful illness that can make you very depressed at times .My love is sent to you over the miles.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

a doctor who specializes in pain management would be able to. look in the phone book.

Answer 7

The hottub (hot baths) helps tremendously... (As for the Celebrex, hasnt it been removed from pharmacy shelves re: side effects??) Ibuprofen (800mg 3x a day) and Trazodone at night for REM sleep helps me. *Hugs the trazodone bottle* Good luck. My Rheumatologist gave me a prescription for the hottub AND a swimming pool... tax deduction on medical. (Love my Rheumy!!)

Answer 8

Taking drugs to manage the rheumatoid pain is a temporary solution. I suggest you tackle the problem with Zeolite. Go to www.zeoliteinfo.com and to get the liquid Zeolite go to www.mywaiora.com/698685.
Speedy Recovery

Answer 9

Dr Carolyn Dean has several good ideas and suggestions in her book The Miracle of Magnesium.

Answer 10

Hi Jeani, I also have fibromayalgia. Go to your doctor and tell him you what to try celebrex 200mg.This seem to help me with pain and swolling. A Friend

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