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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). |
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06-28-2009, 11:41 PM | #14 | |||
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To ease the aches and pains from FM and RSD, I often take very, very warm Epsom Salts baths. It does calm the muscle spasms down. Meditation exercises also ease my stress levels.
I see a Pain Mgt. doc, and a psychologist on a regular basis. My medications are as follows: Tramadol x2 every 6 hrs (50 mg ea tablet)Break through pain Cymbalta x3 (60 mg ea. capsules) OpanaER x2 (20 mg. every 12 hrs) Long term chronic pain* RSD/CRPS & FM High Blood Pressure Diovan/HCT x 1(160/25 mg. tablet) Mobic x1 (15 mg.) Anti-Inflammatory Xanex x 3 to 4 (.25 mg) Anxiety Tens Unit Neurontin 2400 mg. per day Flector Pain Patch Lidoderm Pain Patches Heating Pad I have taken Lyrica;however, it made me experience a drunk feeling and trouble with my vocabulary. I prefer Neurontin, as it does calm the intense burning,jabbing chronic pain I live with 24/7. I have a sleeping disorder, and I have taken AmbienCR..does not work for me anymore, so I stopped taking it. Melatonin is ok, but I was not able to stay asleep( maybe 2 hrs). Before the two WC injuries to my right knee, followed by the RSD/CRPS dx, my PCP prescribed Cymbalta, HBP med, Lortab, and 600 mg. Lyrica. Then, I was switched to 1200 mg. Neurontin ,because of bad effects/affects that I experienced from the Lyrica. My dx of multiple syndromes/diseases overlap each other, and the meds I have to take for RSD also work for FM, Major Depression/Anxiety, and Insomnia. I try to stay positive, and stay away from situations/people that induce stress. WC is a real pain in itself, so I have an atty. to deal with that mess. I hope I have assisted you in some way.
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. A Positive Attitude Will Assist Me Toward An Active Life, Once Again . WC Injury 03/24/07;Two Right Knee Surgeries on 5/22/07 and 01/16/08. Surgeons and Physical Therapists ignored my concerns of burning pain, swelling, and no improvement and getting worse. Diagnosed RSD/CRPS I/Sympathetically Mediated Pain Syndrome/Chronic Pain on 06/2008 by family doc;on 08/2008 and 12/2008 diagnosis confirmed by two WC PM Doctors: Both legs;hips; hands; and spine effected by this culprit. SSDI granted 01/2009. |
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