Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
Okay--does anyone else play this game? I refilled my script for 90 percocet (I take 3 per day at 5/325) or so. On the days I have really bad pain I take more. This has been a BAD month. So bad I had to go in for a shot of Toradol (which worked only a little). Okay--so now I'm out of my pain pills and it is only the 21 of the month--I'm 10 days away for asking for a refill. What to do? Do I ask for more, explaining that I took an extra 30 pills between the 1-21 of the month--that would be almost like 1 extra pill per day to control my pain--in the hopes that they will write me a new script no questions asked and that they won't stop me cold turkey? Or do I wait the 10 days and ask for more and try to deal with this PAIN! Or do I call to make an appointment to speak to the Dr. about my need for an increase? How do I negotiate this sensitive area? As usual, I don't want to look like a druggy. But this is the thing--I've been on the same pain perscription for about 10 years now (the same dosage--although the amount has changed from 30 per month to 90--in 10 years!). Something is bound to change right? But I know the Dr. on call when I needed extra help was like=--you are already on percocet--as if there was nothing else he could do.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Hang in there. . msg me if you have any questions, I'll try to help.
Hugs
Barb
Luckily, when I run out, I use some of my stepdad's vicoden to keep me out of pain until the day comes.
I cannot take more meds than he prescibes me. If im in a flare, or my pain is worse and taking more for a flare isnt working i call him. I talk to his nurse and let her know what is going on. Everytime i call she writes it in my chart. That way when i go in to see him he can read what is going on and knows i am not abusing my meds.
I am not, repeat, not saying that u r abusing your meds, bcause u r not, but to your doc u might be. I say to call your doc and talk to his nurse and be very specific so that they know whats going on when its happening.