I can be a mega bitch when I'm hurting. You can pretty tell by my demeanor, without having to ask, whether I'm hurting or not.

I have been pretty grumpy lately with change in weather, pain, etc.

You're not alone. Try to keep it consistent with your pain meds. If you don't want to be "high" and able to function, talk to your doctor about trying this. It is the magic bullet for me when I want non-narcotic relief: 2-Tyelnol Arthritis WITH 800mg. Ibuprofen.

You can safely mix the two, according to several of my doctors. I just max them out both in one shot and can be relatively pain free most of the day.

This is "have to" situation and not my regular, everyday drug thereapy. Maybe every other day or every couple of days.

I was eating ibuoprofen like candy and my doctor made me stop thinking it was causing GI problems. He said, if I need it, take it, but not on a regular basis. So, I figure once a day every other day fit that description.

Hope you can get some reflief.

Yes it is hard to raise a family and be sick and in pain at same time.I think maybe you should take pain meds more regular or if they are too strong get your doctor to give you something different.Take care and maybe some won't admit it but AS for me I think we all get a little bitchy at times.LOL. You are in my prayers mari;lyn

PRECIOUS ALLY, IT IS NOT HEALTHY FOR YOU TO GO ON AND OFF HE MEDS, IF YOU THINK THAT THE LYRICA IS MAKING YOU BE THIS WAY, GET SOMETHING ELSE THAT WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT. ME TOO THINKS YOU NEED TO TAKE MORE PAIN MEDS....I WILL PRAY FOR YOU.....LOVE...HELEN

I know how you feel. I used to do so much with my kids, and cook meals, etc. Now I feel like I am just a burden.

I hear you! When I am in pain I am a Bitch, just ask my kids. I hear your frustrations about them complaining about helping out. You would think at 17 they could remember to take the garbage out without being told daily! I just try to remember that teenagers are selfish little people that don't think beyond themselves or this minute. lol When I reach the point of boiling over things that need to be done, I usually retreat to my room. I warn them not to bother me unless it is an emergency or there will be severe consiquences. It is so hard to be a good mom and be patient while in pain. I try to keep my pain meds at a constant level. I take my heavy duty rx's when I don't have to go out and lesser stuff when I have to go some where. Good luck to you and always remember that your kids love you no matter if you had a bad day or not.

You have to be a saint not to be at least a bit bitchy when you're in pain. You don't say how old your kids are. My 2 are in their 20's and do understand how fibro affects me. Are your kids old enough to understand that when Mom is in pain, they need to help? You could be drastic and tell them, 'no help, no dinner' it sounds harsh I know, but it may work. Good luck and feel better soon. Oh and don't be so hard on yourself, hugs Owlxx

My son is too little to always understand, he is 2. My daughter is 4, so she understands just fine, and will tell him to be careful.

Thank you all for your concern and advice.

I am single,one cat,no kids and live with my parents who take care of the house (theirs), the yard, cook good meals and take care of me (at 56 yrs old). I have utmost respect and support for those of you trying to mother ur families. I don't know how u do it day after day.It IS hard and I wish each of u the help and understanding that u need & deserve. We do hear you. Hope this helps.

it could also be the lyrica itself making you so bitchy and on edge. I tried taking it and was a total bitch the whole time, it just didn't agree with me and even though I had moderate pain relief I decided the side effects just werent worth it for me. i was practically a zombie while I was on it. thank goodness I have a PM that listens to my response to meds and doesn't insist on any one med above others, that's one good thing I can say about her at least. don't be too hard on yourself, teenage kids can make you lose your mind, I have a 16 and a 17 year old myself and it seems the older they get the more grief they give me about helping around the house. I too get tired of having to remind them to take out the garbage, do the dishes and pick up after themselves. the blows I get and the rolling of the eyes is the worst and makes me want to beat them silly, lol j/k. I would never beat them silly but it is frustrating. talk to your doc and see what they can recommend for you. a good counselor might help as well. i went for a few months and it helped me.

If you aren't taking your meds regularly, that could be the reason for your "high" feeling when you do. There needs to be regularity in dosing so that blood level are consistent. Try taking them on schedule for a week or two and see how you feel.

Chronic pain can make us bitchy. Trying not to take things out on everyone around us isn't easy. Being miserable & bitchy all the time is hard on your kids. If taking all of your meds regularly doesn't help, you really should talk to your doctor.

Good luck.