Update............ Things are going better. Trying to cool it on the pain meds and valium and so far cut them way back and back and leg pain is manageable so far. Had a CT scan today to try and see...
I personally think it's a huge invasion of privacy. Your relationship with your doctor includes very personal information that no employer should ask or be entitled to see. Thats how I look at it....
I work as a Correctional Officer. To say it's easy is an understatement. I'm on my feet walking stairs and cement floors for 12 hour shifts plus a 1 hour drive each way to and from work. Thankfully I...
I went to work today............had to have family drive me at 5am. By 8am I couldn't stand the pain, had taken aspirin, Tylenol and Demerol all which had very little effect. I call my office the...
Thanks everyone for your support. I have found family to drive me to work today as I still don't have my car. Good news is my lower back pain seems to be gone and like Debbie said it now starts in my...
While feeling sorry for myself I forgot to mention the doctor rolling his eyes after he asked what medications I take, I replied Cymbalta and Demerol on occasion for Fibromyalgia. What is it with...
I have hit what I consider my rock bottom. Just when I think I have my Fibro pain in a place I can at least cope with day to day, I fell at work and hurt my back/leg. Lower back is hurting more than...
Hi Everyone, My memory has become so poor that I have to keep a notebook with me at all times to write things down. Important documents have to be kept in one place.....I could go on and on. I have...
Thanks for the calming advice. Seems I need to work on a few things....
I am terrified of not exercising and giving into this disease. I fear if I stop I will never get it back. If I can't push myself physically I will have no choice but to quit my job eventually. I am...
Thank-you for your post and info. I have promised my doctor I will stay on Cymbalta for 2 more weeks before making a final decision. I take Amitryptyline in the evenings to help sleep.....this does...
I was diagnosed with Fybromyalgia 19 years ago......within a couple years of a serious car accident. My neck and shoulder pain was not going away regardless of every type of therapy. Back then I felt...
I too gained weight when taking Lyrica. I took for 2 months and gained 25 pounds. The sad thing is I felt fantastic while taking it. I had no choice but to stop and change to Cymbalta with less than...