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Posted 12/21/2010 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I have been considering going back to the Dr. and just asking for some pain medication. If I could get the pain toned down, I think I would be ok. Tired of feeling like I have the flu all the time. I take 3 motrin and then when that doesnt ever work, I take tylenol. Neither is working out for me. Something has to change. I was so upset and feeling so cruddy I was crying again yesterday. Tired of not being able to make it thru the day. Tired of being grumpy. Tired of being tired. Tired of feeling like I'm being torchered just sitting at the table playing games with my children. When doing family things are sposed to be fun!Tired of having my leg stiffen up if I sit for more than 5-10 minutes in the same position. Tired of my hips hurting. Tired TIRED TIRED...Tired of going to the Dr. and being accused of depression. Tired of Dr's not knowing what to tell me. ALtho, I realize they are human...

 

Posted 12/21/2010 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you are having such a hard time. You should just tell the doctor all of the stuff you just told us and any caring doctor who is doing their job right should help you.

I was the same way, I told the doctor that Ibuprofen and Tylenol was not helping and she offered me something a little stronger, I think what helped me was a pain log and then I could show the doctor where and how much I was hurting on what days and I also put what I took and whether it helped or not. I just wrote it down in the little notebook I carry in my purse. I don't put every ache in my log but I do write down the days that I feel are not normal everyday pain but I understand for some people with fibromyalgia that can be everyday.

Chronic pain can definitely wear a person down, I hope you are able to get help.
Posted 12/21/2010 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
I use to say "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired". It seems like it never ends. But do try hard to enjoy making memories with your children. These are special times right now and you want to be able to look back at this with fond memories.

I would talk to the doctor and let them know that the pain management you are having right now isn't working. Hopefully they will give you something stronger. Though it is hard to say. A lot of doctors don't like giving out pain medications anymore. But keeping a pain journal is a good idea. It is easy to show it to the doctor as a lot of times when we get there, we are afraid to ask. I wanted to ask for something stronger today, but I changed my mind. I will just deal with it. A lot of it is the weather. This is the hardest time of year for us. Cold is our enemy. But try to keep moving. As much as you can. And every little bit counts and helps.

Best wishes,

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/22/2010 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
I would definitely be honest with your doctor, too. I am in the same boat right now, and even I don't understand it. Maybe it's all the crazy Christmas-stress energy floating around in the air, filling up our lungs?? Whatever, it hurts!!

Good luck getting relief.

Debbie
Posted 12/22/2010 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi GoingCrazy, I have to agree with Karen, Winter is so hard on all of us, and I too used to say I am so tired of being sick and tired. I try now to focus more on one day at a time. Today is bad but Lord willing tomorrow will be better. I will keep you in my prayers that you find some pain relief soon.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
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