Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...

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I am just wondering if anyone else has had trouble getting thier doctor to treat the pain associated with fibro and cfids? I worked for my doctor for several years, knowing me that well I would assume that he would trust that the pain that I describe to him is real, but it has taken me six months to get him to prescribe Lortab 5 once a day. I live in a region where drug abuse is abundant however I have never used an ilicet drug. I am at the max on Neurontin, Cymbalta, ibuprofen and taking amytriptiline, I just think that if my pain were controlled that I could deal better with this whole thing. Coming from the background as a hospice nurse I believe that the patient has the right to be comfortable, I know it's not allways possible to be completely pain free. At my appt. Mon. he reassured me I wasn't dying, nice of him to remind me that I am going to live, especially when I hadn't slept in 2 days and was crying in pain! lol Any suggestions on pain control?
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get a new Dr. someone who understands what you are going through.I realize that we often get attached to our Dr. but if they are not meeting our health needs then find someone who will.
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deleted_user
I'm not into script pain meds. for what they do to the body and how addictive they can be. Despite our Type A personalities.

But ... what arbgrandm said ... ditto.
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Med's seem to make me worse at times. Especially pain drugs. I stick to tylenol, but i know some are worse than me, so who knows what i'd do, I just try to ignore the pain.
DarlaC
DarlaC
It's a known fact that healing takes place better when patient's aren't in pain. These doctors are worried about us becoming addicted and they back off. There is no reason to suffer. I'm sure you can find another doctor that will listen and who understands that chronic pain needs relief. You are not to be made to feel guilty or that you are being judged as some kind of junkie. Find someone else to treat you.
I, myself, can't take pain meds, they make me feel more dizzy and stupid than I already feel. But if I could, I would surely do it! Best wishes, I pray your pain eases up for you. DarlaC
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deleted_user
get yourself a new DR. You deserve the right to try and be pain free, or as close as we can get to it. You are already taking other means of pain meds that are not working. I feel so bad for you. PLease find a new DR who listens to you and empathizes with you instead of telling you you are not dying!!! How rude and inconsiderate is that? He should TRUST you you work with him for Goodness sakes!
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