Hi, Have you been to a Dr about it? Ot could be an anxiety issue you are having, maybe a type of panic attack?...
Thanks again, My Dr said that there's no benefit in increasing my Cymbalta from 60mg- I suspect this is out of date information now though as many people have been saying try 120mg. Thanks for the...
Thank you everybody! I can't tell you what a relief it is to hear you all say that! I felt so let down when my Dr said that. I even asked him if it's worth swapping from Gapapentine to Lyrica and he...
Hi all, Yesterday my Dr told me I have gone as far as I can with medications and that he suggests now the best thing is meditation! I have been visiting him for weeks trying to sort break through...
I used to get the same thing when I was on tramadol. I stopped using it the end. I'd suggest trying a new med if it's too uncomfortable to deal with. Best to talk to your Dr....
Thanks for that, I had not actually thought about increasing the Cymbalta, I'm on 60mg. I'll bring it up with my Dr next time I see him. I noticed a big difference when I went on it so it's worth...
Hi, Don't stress ouit if you can help it. I've had similar experiences and what helps me is knowing that in 6 months time anything could have changed by then! you never know what is around the...
I had parents that didn't believe in medication. Consequently I didn't go on antidepressants until I was 22. But when I did it made a big difference! Can you make a private appointment with a doctor...
Yeah my shoulder hurts for a day or so after a cortisone injection. then it settles down....
I understand. My fiance tries to understand but he honestly really can't get it. I'm 29, managing to work (most of the time) but it is getting harder. Supposedly I have syringomyelia, possibly...
Good morning everybody. I am wondering if anybody has had the experience of using medication designed for epileptics that helps with central nervous system pain? I have been on Lyrica and...
Thankyou to everyone that shared their personal story. I undertsand the conroversy behind the issue and the confusion it brings! I have had conflicting ideas from different doctors but I suppose the...
Hi all, Wondering if anybody has had problems with pain medications during pregnancy? Or anybody went off theirs for pregnancy and how they coped? I am not pregnant yet but we are hoping to try next...
Hi, I am on Cymbalta 30mg a day and not fentanyl but bupenorphine patches, which I'm told is an equivalent or alternative. Together they work well and I als have added gabapentin tablets. On their...
Thanks for everybody's warm welcome :-) It looks like a very supportive group of people on this forum, so thanks again for making me feel welcome! I have had a Dr suggest investigationg Fibromyalgia...
I should also add that i've joined this forum in an effort to find support. It's difficult to find people that undertsand pain when you look perfectly fine. The problem for me is ongoing and at times...
Hi all, for year I've had pain in my body, especially legs and back. I have a syrinx that extends the length of my spinal cord most likely due to an accident a 16 that caused a crushed vertebrae T6....
Hi, I'm new to this forum. Had some trouble coping last weekend, breakthrough pain is a killer! Medications increase after Dr appointment yesterday......