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Pain meds

laurjil
laurjil
Hi it's been awhile since I've been here and I know this has been talked about before but how many ppl are on pain meds to help w fibro??ive had fibro)dx 2004)myofascial pain,degenterative disc disease,IBS-Diareah dominant,Leg damage from trauma/crime,PTSD,depression and anxiety and now I've had my gallbladder removed and not recovering(unable to eat And bad stomach pains!!
angee7
angee7
Wow! I have the same illness as you do (except for leg damage). I have Sjogrens, gastroparesis, and migraines instead.

I have in my possession: Tramadol, Norco, and Flexeril. However, I only take them as needed (not every day).

I am unable to take any medicine with Ibuprofin in it (allergic).
aprildae
aprildae
I also have alot of the same ailments that you do. I'm taking Vicodin 7.5 and Motrin 800. I don't use the Motrin as much since I heard how hard it is on your liver. I do use some pain rubs....Bio Freeze and Perform Spray have helped me more than any others.
I also use Emu oil. If you rub it in before the cream/spray they'll work better and longer. It's some pretty amazing stuff! It has analgesic and antiseptic properties. I've used it on everything from a toothache to an infected cut (literally). A tiny bit goes a long way.
For my ulcers I take phenergan. It has the added benefit of helping me sleep .
I hope this helps
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
I also have Norco and Tramadol, and like angee I only take them as needed, not every day.

They are an invaluable tool in my pain management and my ability to live something that resembles a normal life.
twinmomab
twinmomab
Plaquenil has helped my pain the most with no side effects. It took me 6 months before it started helping. I use to take Lyrica, which helped, but too many side effects. I have a sensitive stomach and most meds hurt it. I hope you find something that helps you.