
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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But ... what arbgrandm said ... ditto.
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