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What can I do for my fibro? Can I still lay on a heating pad (lower back)?
I've read that I can take Flexeril....
I work as a server...and before I got pregnant I took an anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer, and a pain killer or 2 for each shift. Last night I didn't take anything for my shift. I don't remember the last time I was in so much pain. I came home and balled my eyes out. I just don't know what to do. My boss has already been so understanding with my fibro...I feel like I can't ask anymore out of him.
I've read that I can take Flexeril....
I work as a server...and before I got pregnant I took an anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer, and a pain killer or 2 for each shift. Last night I didn't take anything for my shift. I don't remember the last time I was in so much pain. I came home and balled my eyes out. I just don't know what to do. My boss has already been so understanding with my fibro...I feel like I can't ask anymore out of him.
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Pregnancy is hard on a normal person, let alone a fibromite. You are going to have to take things as easy as possible. The heating pad should be fine. You will have to discuss meds or alternatives with your Dr.
Can you quit working for now? I know it must be very overwhelming for you.
Good luck!
The good news is that you can easily learn to do trigger point massage on yourself. It's alot of work, but in my case, well worth it. I've gone from being in absolute agony to be relatively pain-free overall. I've had fibro and chronic myofascial pain syndrome for so long that my trigger points are chronic, but again, the pain is by no means overwhelming.
Here's some links on myofascial pain syndrome and trigger point massage:
triggerpointbook.com This book has made my life bearable!! Worth every cent I paid for it.
http://round-earth.com/ShoulderPainIntro.html
http://www.pain-education.com/100245.php
http://www.fibrodoc.org/headache.htm
Another thing you might want to look into is using amino acids to regulate your brain chemistry [neurotransmitters] so your brain doesn't hone in on the pain. My journal entry, Fixing My Brain explains how I learned about this and what I've done. I can honestly say I'm starting to feel normal after 25 years of being sick and it's because my brain chemistry is getting back on track.
If I can help you in any way, let me know.
Congrats on the baby!!!
I'm going to suggest aquatherapy and massage (regular and triggerpoint). Do you have gel insoles for your shoes? What about a RX for medical shoes? Absolutely yes for heating pad.
I think you can still take Tylenol and Ibuprofen while pregnant but check with the doc. You being under constant pain is not going to help and the doc needs to tell you what you can and can't take.
My most helpful suggestion that got me through my last pregnancy (#6) was to have weekly total body massage and to cut back your hours at work. Be sure to put your feet up at work or lay down when on your breaks.
Congratulations, you'll make it!
A Letter to Normals from a Person With Chronic Pain
Having chronic pain means many things change, and a lot of them are invisible. Unlike having cancer or being hurt in an accident, most people do not understand even a little about chronic pain and its effects, and of those that think they know, many are actually misinformed.
In the spirit of informing those who wish to understand:
These are the things that I would like you to understand about me before you judge me.
Please understand that being sick doesn't mean I'm not still a human being. I have to spend most of my day in considerable pain and exhaustion, and if you visit, sometimes I probably don't seem like much fun to be with, but I'm still me, stuck inside this body. I still worry about school, my family, my friends, and most of the time, I'd still like to hear you talk about yours, too.
Please understand the difference between "happy" and "healthy". When you've got the flu, you probably feel miserable with it, but I've been sick for years. I can't be miserable all the time. In fact, I work hard at not being miserable. So, if you're talking to me and I sound happy, it means I'm happy. that's all. It doesn't mean that I'm not in a lot of pain, or extremely tired, or that I'm getting better, or any of those things. Please don't say, "Oh, you're sounding better!" or "But you look so healthy!" I am merely coping. I am sounding happy and trying to look normal. If you want to comment on that, you're welcome.
Please understand that being able to stand up for ten minutes doesn't necessarily mean that I can stand up for twenty minutes, or an hour. Just because I managed to stand up for thirty minutes yesterday doesn't mean that I can do the same today. With a lot of diseases you're either paralyzed, or you can move. With this one, it gets more confusing everyday. It can be like a yo-yo. I never know from day to day, how I am going to feel when I wake up. In most cases, I never know from minute to minute. That is one of the hardest and most frustrating components of chronic pain.
Please repeat the above paragraph substituting, "sitting", "walking", "thinking", "concentrating", "being sociable" and so on, it applies to everything. That's what chronic pain does to you.
http://www.safefetus.com/Search.asp
I thought of some other ideas. Do you take Melatonin for sleeping? It's a natural enzyme that's produced in your body and it works wonders for me.
http://www.safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=1119&TradeName=Flexeril&TradeId=2320
www.zcoil.com - Look into them. They helped me tremendously!!!!!
This article explains more.
http://www.babycenter.com/400_is-it-safe-to-sit-in-a-hot-tub-while-im-pregnant_510146_1001.bc
For the rest check with your doc, I know there are things that you can take. Be careful with the heating pad though. I was able to use one but sparingly.
If your pain continues to be this bad please call your doc monday.
I know alot of pregnant moms are afraid to take meds while pregnant but I went thru this, there are meds that wont hurt the baby. If he puts u on a med to help your pain look it up online to double check. I was on pain meds while pregnant.
I am sorry you are hurting so badly.
A heating pad is ok to use.