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Posted 2/13/2013 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
So I went to my doctor today because nothing seems to be helping and she now has started me on lyrica and also referred me to pain management. So I just wonder what can I except from pain management? Will they understand what I'm talking about when I say I'm in pain or will they not believe me? I'm always nervous about getting to know new doctors and explaining everything to them over again. So anything you can give me about your experience with pain management will be greatly appreciated :-) :-) :-)
Posted 2/13/2013 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
Amber- go in there open minded. I know by the time we reach pain management we are hurting so bad we just want fast relief with potent drugs.. That is the way I felt anyways. Let them offer you meds and give them a chance to work. If they don't work well for you, then they will try other meds. Don't tell them what you would like to take, let them offer it.

You have to sign a pain managenent contract also. Then you will probably have to do a drug screen. Things keep changing with all these problems with over writing too much narcotics. So many Dr's are having to be careful what they start you on and it makes it hard for the truly ones that are in pain.
Posted 2/14/2013 6:52 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your reply, yes I don't plan on telling them what I want to be honest I don't wanna take any medication but it's the only thing that helps. I'm hope for some type of alteritive type of therapy or some good concealing heard can help I also have PTSD and social phobia. My main issue is sleeping I hurt so much during the night I can't sleep and the only thing I can take is Tylenol because of ulcers because I had gastric bypass when I was 17. Right now I take 1 hydrocodone 5/375 at night for pain that's it and it does help! But it's giving me headaches so I take it for a few nights for sleep then stop but then I don't sleep and I'm in more pain and the cycle goes on. I only take Tylenol during the day but it does nothing! Iv tried tramodol but again I got headaches taking it during the day. I'm just hoping that they will figure out a good plan for me. I'm only 21 and I wanna doing things like everyone else. Im nervous about going to a pain clinic though because im so young! So if anyone else has any good or bad stories of there first time going to a pain clinic please share!
Posted 2/14/2013 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Amber Marie,

Often low doses of hydrocodone can keep us awake. I would recommend taking that during the day and take the tylenol at night. The hydrocodone often gives us a little energy and and keeps us awake. So trty reversing it.

Good luck with pain management. Do keep an open mind as you go in there. I sure do hope that they can help you. You are so young to be stuck with this disorder. Take it one day at a time...

Best wishes to you.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 2/14/2013 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your reply Karen! yes I hope they do too! Iv tried the hydrocodone during the day it makes me really relaxed and tired but I'm also scared I'm taking to much Tylenol. And I'm not sure if anyone here has had gastric bypass surgery but it seems like medications work different and don't last as long or not effective with me so I was wondering if anyone knows anything about that!

Also this forum is a very great place and I so happy I found it! You guys a so nice ad it's nice to come. Somewhere where people understand I mean my mom has fibro and arthritis but she's one of those that don't beleive in meds and she's tough! Which is great for some!
Posted 2/14/2013 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
I hope that things get better for you Amber Marie... I hope that you are having a good day.

I honestly don't remember the amount of tylenol that is safe. But it could probably be found on the internet. I use to know, but with the fibrofog, I forget a lot. Then I read it and it is as if I didn't forget. Just lost it for a moment. lol...

Take care and have a great day!!!

Hugs, Karen
Posted 2/14/2013 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
I tried the Lyrica - hated it!!
Valium does help me sometimes.
In the past, I have found acupuncture to be exTREMely helpful with pain and energy.
And even a short walk has helped pain in my legs and hips, though it is a battle to remind myself of that!
Posted 2/15/2013 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
I'm scared of lyrica because I heard it causes weight gain ad I can not gain anymore I'm already battling losing weight right now :( but thank all of you for your reply it feels good that someone somewhere listens!!
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