It's not that scarey to be honest.. They said from the get go that they would only do injections and stuff for me, which I was fine with. The injections on my thumbs and back failed and I refused the...
I was supposed to go in for the radiofrequency ablation for my lower back today and I chickened out. I called first thing this morning and told them I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it and that I...
I've never asked for "stronger" meds from the doctor, never asked for specific meds or anything along those lines.. Not sure where those comments came from. I never even directly asked for pain...
Wow nevermind.. A few minutes after posting that the pain management doctor called and can get me in first thing in the morning to do my nerve ablation in my back. They had a cancelation and wanted...
Boss just came and asked me to work Saturday and Sunday! I've been looking forward to the rest this whole week after dealing with my back. I need some excuses quick!...
Getting by, I appreciate the reply and I will consider taking a holiday from the norco. I've actually been thinking about quitting all of them for awhile to see how I feel without. I've said before...
Kyro, I can relate to how you feel 110%. I have also became depressed and down about always feeling like this and I often find other people don't understand. My wife is tired of my complaining and to...
Chelseafootball, I'm sorry you are also dealing with these issues. Don't worry about lurking here, I'm thousands of people do and I doubt anyone here would care. I used to also lurk the boards here,...
Dreamsoftravel, I also have FMLA and once the paperwork is submitted and approved, you can change doctors. Don't change until you get it approved though otherwise it could be a hassle having a new...
I'm sorry but if a doctor ever refused me tramadol, I'd drop them in a heart beat. If they wont prescribe that for pain, good luck getting anything else from them. I took tramadol for several months...
I understand taking more and more meds isn't going to help me..I get that completely. What I don't get is why I can't get adequate medication get me through my crappy days . The norco flat out...
Frenchiesue, I'm still hurting from the shots. Its been almost a week and my back is still mad. I had a follow up appt with them today and now they want to do Radiofrequency injections to kill the...
Just left my follow up visit with my pain management doctor.. Still feel hopeless. They now want to do injections in my back to kill my nerves down there. I tried asking about changing my norco to...
I gave in and called the doc who did the injections. He recommended I go to the ER to get checked out so that's what I did this morning. The ER doctor was very knowledgeable about the type of shot I...
Based on the 4 posts you made tonight..all being exactly the same.. I'm unsure of what to say. Did this just start 2 weeks ago? If the pain is what your describing then maybe a trip to the ER is in...
Its 10:36 at night on a Friday..what good would calling him do?...
I try to stay away from ibuprofen as much as possible because after years that and other anti inflammatories, I ended up with 2 ulcers. I trip to the ER sounds great right now to end this pain but we...
I've taken Tylenol, ibuprofen, norco, gabapentin and my muscle relaxer and still feel horrible..lol I was in tears a few hours ago....
I had my back injections yesterday morning and I'm worse than I was before. I now have pain in my left butt cheek and down my left leg. I missed work yesterday and today because of this and not sure...
Karen, she does let me take it 3x a day now..I must of made an error on my post. When she upped it, I thought I'd feel way better and the truth is, it barely made a difference. I even split the 3rd...
Ive been thinking about seeing a psychiatrist lately..I may look into finding one today and setting up an appointment. And to be completely honest, I'm not even sure I have Fibromyalgia.. I always...
I also don't go in there demanding narcotic pain killers.. I'm not that dumb. But if something isn't working for me, I do expect to be able to discuss those issues and come up with another plan to...
Thanks for your guys time.. I really appreciate the thoughtful responses. I am angry, frustrated and depressed. I'm tired of everything and everyone at this point and all I do is sleep and work. I...
Also when I called around I specifically asked if there were any doctors there that treat patients with fibromyalgia or chronic pain. I got told NO by 80% of them, others straight up said yes, but...
I've also had zero luck with finding a doctor by searching online.. The best I've gotten so far was calling around and even that is hit or miss. I have yet to find one I like and willing to work with...
Myself 09, I appreciate your lengthy response and I do find it useful, however also partly incorrect. I have not technically jumped from medication to medication rapidly. I've been on hydrocodone for...
Thanks for the response :) at my last appointment I discussed it with her and she said the only issue was getting a prior authorization for insurance to cover it. She made it sound like she was...
Good luck.. I'm a young male with what I was told is fibro.. Not sure if I believe it though. I wake up in pain and go to bed in pain, no amount of sleep can help with my fatigue and my memory is...
I asked my doctor if I could try one of those two medicines and she wrote back saying absolutely not! What's the big deal with these?? I even told her I got a free months trial coupon of nuvigil. She...
Getting by, she put me on a higher dose of norco 3x a day which is exactly what I wanted so I can break them in half if I needed. I also asked to change my antidepressant to cymbalta.. I've been...
Thanks for all the help from everyone to all my posts lately. I just had a very successful doctors appointment. She listened to me and worked with me on picking a treatment. She changed and increased...
Thanks firefly, I'm currently sitting in the waiting room..about to get seen. I try not to mention them, but since she already prescribes me that low dose she will ask about them. Last time she...
I will keep you all posted. I can't even find the energy to exercise after work. I'm exhausted and hurting..I usuallyn lay down and rest after work in recovery mode. I do get plenty of exercise at...
Thanks for all the help Karen! I took that low dose for years and that was the best sleep I've ever gotten. It put me to bed very fast and I woke up great. Last night I didn't fall asleep til almost...
Thanks.. I know they can increase pain and all that bad stuff over long term but I'm hoping to just be on them for a few months longer. I plan to stop in the spring and focus more on exercise and all...
Hey everyone, I've got another appt with my PCP in a few hours and need a few suggestions on how to talk to her about my fatigue and pain. She currently prescribes me a low dose of norco twice a day...
As far as anything over the counter, no. I've had horrible anxiety since I was 14 and the only thing that ever helped me was benzos (xanax,Valium..ect) or antidepressants. You'd have better luck...
There is no way in hell my doctor would prescribe me adderall or anything similar to it. It's already next to impossible to get the little amount of pain medication I do get from her. She took me off...
Firefly, I researched that modafinil and it sounds like exactly what I need for my fatigue! I read a few reviews and I really really want to try it.. I'm going to ask my doctor about it tomorrow at...
I too find it funny that on the website and all around the pain management office there are slogans such as "your pain stops here," "providing hope and improving quality of life for pain suffers."...
No.. Not seeing a therapist. One more doctor to see is the last thing I want right now lol. I've switched doctors twice this year already and its not easy to do, I'm not even sure insurance will...
I'm sick of feeling like this and I'm sick of getting the run around from doctors. I'm a 26 year old stuck in an 80 year olds body. I've been to more doctors then I can remember over the past 2 years...
PCP finally wrote me back and told me she will not increase my pain medication. I only asked if she would let me take it 3 times a day instead of the current 2 times a day..why would she say no to...
I'm hoping my doctor will let me try them and id only use them on days that I really needed them (which is everyday this past week!) My current pain medication helps but not enough and trying to get...
Wow..I can't believe how similar I feel to you guys. I'm always achy, cold and completely exhausted. It's winter time and I do feel a lot worse....
Myself, thanks for the pointers. I'm aware of needing to give medication time to work, but many times I can't deal with the side effects. The only medication I'm on now that needs time to work is...
Yeah I feel your pain.. 95% of urgent and immediate care offices are a joke and try to get you out as fast as possible. The only way to get actual treatment is going to the actual ER or to your...
Thanks for the detailed reply! I'm going to look into a few of those things you mentioned. Has anyone tried lidoderm patches?...
No.. Nothing too odd, just a little swelling. I've taken oral steroids in the past and I cannot stand them though!...
I'm wondering if anyone has used a tens unit and if insurance will cover one? Do they work for back pain for example? Also, do they make a prescription strength cream that I can apply to areas that...