Sorry you are having so much trouble. The only thing I can tell you is that most of what I have heard is that if a certain doc isn't helping then you move on to another until you find one who will help you. Sorry no better advice. Maybe someone with more knowledge will post a reply.

So far I haven't been given anything stronger than darvocet. But I also don't have a pain doctor. My GP suggested sending me once because I have had chronic pain for years, so I would imagine that your pain doc would be the one to RX your pain meds. Let him know about your history and that no one wants to take responsibility for your meds. He/she should take care of that. Hope you get some relief soon...hugs jilly

That sucks I have an D.O. doctor and he does treat my fibro but when I was going to a pain clinic they just wanted to diagnose me with other stuff sorry you are having such trouble hang in there and I would just tell them how you feel. You are the one paying the bill.
Tam

Yup I would ask him what you should do for them. Pain mgt drs are usually the ones who do prescibe them. If you can not get anywhere for your pain go on the pain foundation web site and write to them about what is going on. It seems they are really stepping it up for people who are in some serious pain and not getting anywheres. Good luck and take care

YA PAIN DOC SHOULD HELP!!!!!

find a good rheum that listens and have you tried ultram -its non narcotic but it is the reason I can still work full time. try it if you havent what about nerve pain stuff like neurontin and lyrica , where do you live and I will help through asking all the docs I work with if they know of one in your area, my rheum. gives me anything I need to live life to it's fullest and your should too-I'd be honored to help please write back- we can find you a good doctor.

I have a D.O. now who prescribes. I actually have never had a Dr. who would NOT prescribe percocet for me for my pain and I've been diagnosed for 10 years. One thing is to make it clear that the pain is affecting your quality of life and limiting your everyday activities. If I did not have this pain medication, I know I would not be able to get out of bed most days. D.O.'s are great because they look at your whole body and all your symptoms--however, they do have different opinions. Mine for instance, believes that FMS is either caused by deep emotional issues to resolve through therapy or because of Candida. He is also a cranio-sacral therapist and I will be starting sessions with him for that soon.
So I guess the thing is--quality of life hits home with Dr.'s. Lately though there have been all these articles about narcotics not working for FMS patients because there are not enough receptors for patients with FMS to have any real pain relief benefit from the opiod. I disagree--but this has set new standards for the treatment of FMS. I will be moving to the UK in the next year and they recently issued guidelines for all GP's to follow when treating FMS and it specifically says to stay away from narcotic medication. I hope this helps!

It is your right as a patient to get help for your pain. I think the suggestion to write the pain foundation would be a good course of action. Ideally, it would be wonderful if the Tramadol and Lyrica helped reduce your pain significantly, of which, I don't know if you've tried,...but, if they don't you are entitled to try something that's stronger which is probably a narcotic. I think the docs that are uncomfortable with pain management, are inexperienced and misinformed, and this contributes to their unwillingness to prescribe. Read as much as you can about your rights for pain management as a patient. There's a real movement going on for advocation of narcotics to those who need it, and this started because of exactly what you are going through. Good luck with this and keep us posted. Gentle gentle hugs..

THERE IS A LETTER ON THIS SITE RE:QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DR. I'LL SEE IF I CAN DIG IT UP FOR YOU....HELEN

I go to the Fibromyalgia Treatmant Center of America in Chicago. They use a wide array of treatments from natural to conventional. Pain meds are difinitely among their repertoire. I know there are other centers like this around the country. Try googling them and I also strongly agree with contacting the pain foundation.

I also feel that we should make our voices heard by as many organizations as possible. The National Fibromyalgia Association may be a good place to start. They have a web site and community organizations that conduct awareness activities and promote research.

Good luck in your search.

I had those injections too and it made me worse. Also had nerve conduction. Most G.P.'s will give you pain meds if you tell them you have really bad back pain and muscle relaxers didn't work.

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