FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia syndrome is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder which generally occurs in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body. This forum is for fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS). |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
02-16-2014, 12:35 PM | #5 | |||
|
||||
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
|
Hi Minnie,
I do have peripheral neuropathy (PN), and severe osteoarthritis OA), but the pain from those is overshadowed by the effects of the OA and degenerative disc disease (DDD). The discs near the top & bottom of my spine are pressing against nerves (stenosis), and in a couple of places there is so little disk material left as to leave bone-on-bone. The vertebrae in my neck have begun to autofuse, which is good in some ways—not so good in others. My doctors tell me I'm inoperable due to the severity of the arthritis. I was going to say pretty much what MrsD said about getting prior approval—or override—with medical justification from your doctor for the medication. Exceptions can sometimes be made for insurance company R&Rs (I agree that many are inane—even stupid) but it takes a doctor who is willing to go to bat for his/her patients, knows how—and is willing to—play their game, and has the gumption. If you haven't read/seen it yet, here's a book many chronic painees here (and everywhere) have read and recommended. It's free to download, and contains much useful information. The Intractable Pain Patients Handbook for Survival In looking for the above link (the previous link has expired) I also came across this: More Evidence That Naltrexone Aids Fibromyalgia Doc
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
|||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | SloRian (01-11-2015) |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Health Advice for Peripheral Neuropathy & Drug Induced/ Toxic Neuropathy | Peripheral Neuropathy | |||
interesting video, LIVING WELL CHALLENGE: THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF LIVING WELL WITH PAR | Parkinson's Disease | |||
Secondary Fibro? Fibro-like Symptoms? | Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue | |||
Is Fibro the new name for Small Fiber Neuropathy? | Peripheral Neuropathy | |||
Small Fiber Neuropathy (or Length-Dependent Neuropathy) | PN Tips, Resources, Supplements & Other Treatments |