Chronic Pain Support Group
Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...
I should not be allowed near a keyboard past my bedtime when high on too much pain but loath to take pain killers - I tend to type...
I was just thinking of Fibromaliga, and PLEASE those who have it accept my apology for misspelling it. I was just thinking of how it seems to be being used as a catch all for chronic pain.
My sister carried a Dx of Fibro for years during which she self medicated because once she was given that diagnosis, no doctor looked any further. Goodness weren't they surprised when she died of a combination of alcoholism and cancer four years later. My point here is that because she got labeled, no one looked for any cause.
I had a Dr back in Feb of this year stick that label on me - but I know better. My pain is 100% joint and cancer related. I have moderate to severe arthritis in both knees, my entire spine, and starting in my left hip - which all came from injuries and also have other things wrong with them. Yes, there comes a point when I am in so much pain that it spreads to my muscles - but at that point everything hurts.
By tossing as many people as possible under this label of Fibro, how can they actually TREAT those with Fibro? By expanding this one problem to cover anyone they don't have an instant cure for, they are making sure that no standard treatment can be found. Let's face facts, if you find something that would help my sister and I, who had the same cancer, it is not going to help anyone else with Firbo. Also, treatments for Firbo are not going to do anything or much for my collapsed discs.
Sorry about the rant. I am just insulted that the doctors would think so little of a group of people as to just lump them under one label. I know it is a real diagnosis. I know people who have Fibro, but lumping others who don't under that label does a disservice to those who have the problem!
Yadlim who hurts and hopefully did not upset anyone
Misha who wants to go to bed - but I just hurt too much to sleep
I was just thinking of Fibromaliga, and PLEASE those who have it accept my apology for misspelling it. I was just thinking of how it seems to be being used as a catch all for chronic pain.
My sister carried a Dx of Fibro for years during which she self medicated because once she was given that diagnosis, no doctor looked any further. Goodness weren't they surprised when she died of a combination of alcoholism and cancer four years later. My point here is that because she got labeled, no one looked for any cause.
I had a Dr back in Feb of this year stick that label on me - but I know better. My pain is 100% joint and cancer related. I have moderate to severe arthritis in both knees, my entire spine, and starting in my left hip - which all came from injuries and also have other things wrong with them. Yes, there comes a point when I am in so much pain that it spreads to my muscles - but at that point everything hurts.
By tossing as many people as possible under this label of Fibro, how can they actually TREAT those with Fibro? By expanding this one problem to cover anyone they don't have an instant cure for, they are making sure that no standard treatment can be found. Let's face facts, if you find something that would help my sister and I, who had the same cancer, it is not going to help anyone else with Firbo. Also, treatments for Firbo are not going to do anything or much for my collapsed discs.
Sorry about the rant. I am just insulted that the doctors would think so little of a group of people as to just lump them under one label. I know it is a real diagnosis. I know people who have Fibro, but lumping others who don't under that label does a disservice to those who have the problem!
Yadlim who hurts and hopefully did not upset anyone
Misha who wants to go to bed - but I just hurt too much to sleep
I agree with you. Drs can be to quick to throw a label on people because they are too lazy to do their job and look into the situation further. I take Valium not for depression, but rather for my pain it has always helped me immensely in this category. Awhile back I noticed on my chart they actually had a label that said depression. I blew a gasket. I said what the hell is this? I told them I don't have, never have had nor have ever been diagnosed with depression & I've been tested five times per the standard generally speaking when you go to pain management. In the beginning it took awhile to find my current Dr. I said that is a strong label to throw on someone just because you assume I'm in Valium therefor I must be depressed. I said this is a serious enough condition that has taken years to come to the forefront for people to realize that many times it's a chemical imbalance in your brain. That is just one example long story short it was taken off of my file. If we as patients don't fight & advocate for ourselves were screwed. Sorry for the rant like you this is a huge soap box for me. I am so sorry for your sister & for you. Keep fighting my friend. Remember your not alone we are all here to support you. Please keep us posted on how your doing. I hope your pain diminishes enough so you are able to get some sleep. Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way.
Hugs & God Bless
Lisa
I am sorry you are in so much pain but you need to take the pain meds to help you. They prob won't take all the pain away but it is better than nothing.
You are certainly welcome to rant and we are all here to give you support. Don't feel bad. I hope you take some meds for some relief.
Hugggggs Laurie