I have been on Lyrica now for 4 weeks and have had no side effects except for tiredness. Keep in mind where ever you go, you are only going to hear about the negative sides of a drug, because those...
I am sorry that this is going on for you. It does not make it easy to live when you have no one that completely understands how much pain you are in. I hope that slowly they will begin to understand...
Hello Luv: I have stage 2-3 endometriosis, so I know how you feel. I have chronic pain from it every single day, and even though I have had surgeries to try to prevent the pain they have done little...
Thanks so much! I am going to purchase the book you mentioned. Today I am completely exhausted. and it is still frustrating. However a plus side is last night I was able to do some walking around the...
I am so frustrated and almost feel let down. I used to be able to work full time! I used to be able to go to the mall and walk around! I used to be able to go to walmart and walk around! I used to be...
Yes I have updated my signature to reflect my diagnosed conditions. I will be back later, as I am currently fighting the flu....
Thoughts and prayers are being sent her way! Hoping that they both have a speedy recovery!...
I would also recommend treatment for your depression. Have you tried Lyrica for the Fibromyalgia??...
Hello Everyone: I was just diagnosed with CFS. I kind of thought that I had it for a while, but I got the official diagnosis on the 24th. What do I need to know? Any helpful hints on how to deal with...
Good Afternoon! I am here. I have been in bed for most of the weekend, because of pain issues, as well as fatigue. This week I am hoping to have my stamina built up. I dunno how successful I am going...
Ok I had surgery about three weeks ago to remove my left ovary and tube. It was due to endometriosis, and was done laproscopically. Since then, I am completely exhausted. People keep telling me that...
Couchtater Have you been checked for RA? A common symptom of that is red coloring at the joints....
My doctor is similar to the originals poster. He tells me that the more that I focus on my pain, the more pain I am going to have. How the heck am I not suppose to focus on my pain. Its pain! I am...
Hey Everyone: I am checking in! I am not sure what I am going to be doing this week. I am still recovering from surgery, and am not currently working. Hope everyone is doing ok ~BlueDolphin~...
Leelu, Did your Dr. prescribe any medication for you? How is your Dr. treating your Fibro?...
I am sorry that you are in so much pain. It is difficult when those around us do not support us through this process. Just because they cannot see anything physically wrong with us, makes it hard for...
Going to post this here to! Hello: As some of you know I was in the hospital for the last five days. While I was in, I had my left ovary and tube taken out. My doctor put me on Lyrica for my pain,...
Hello: As some of you know I was in the hospital for the last five days. While I was in, I had my left ovary and tube taken out. My doctor put me on Lyrica for my pain, thinking that it would help....
Hi Guys A little update on me. I had surgery and made it through ok. I have many health conditions. I am currently dealing with Chronic Myofascial pain Syndrome, Endometriosis, and Fibromyalgia. I am...
When I get home I am gonna try the heat and cold that you suggested. I have also tried to do some deep breathing, not exactly guided imagery. Hopefully my Dr. can get me in to see them tomorrow. If...
Keeping you in my thoughts. Hoping that it works!...
Fortunately I have the next four days off of work. I can try to get into see my doctor, but he is always so full. There is a waiting list to be seen. I just hate that I am in so much pain. It is...
I am stuck at work, and in horrible pain due to my endometriosis. I was in the er last week due to the pain. They were going to admit me due to my pain level. I have been in contact with my Doctor's...
Thanks for the welcomes! Heading back to bed to lie down....
My pain became so intense that I ended up going into the ER. They did an ultrasound and gave me some Dilaudid. At first I thought the Dr. was thinking I was just there for pain meds, but he and I...
Thankfully I have not had any problems at the er (knock on wood) But, anytime I go in I try to call my regular pain Dr. first. Then I use that as leverage "My regular Dr. told me to come here for...
I am on Depo fro my endo. I was taking Lupron injections at the very beginning. Now my Dr. has me on pain pills,Tramadol, and Percocet for BT pain. and I visit him again next month. I was up all...
Hello Everyone: I just signed up to this forum. I am currently diagnosed with, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and Endometriosis. I am being treated fro the Endo, however I am still having...