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.
I've been seeing my PCP for about 8 years now. I was diagnosed with fibro almost 10 years ago and at first, he sent me to a rheumatologist, who coincidentally had fibro too! After the first visit, I felt like someone finally understood. But, due to her illness, she left the practice and it was back to my PCP. He seemed like he was very willing to help and did for awhile now. I'm currently taking tramadol, neurontin, cymbalta and zoloft and for about 7 years now, it has at least let me get through the day. My PCP has not changed or increase anything with my medication EVER! And recently, I seem to have more bad days than good again. I tell my Dr. this but, he basically, blows me off and writes long-term medication usage in my chart. I'm at a loss as to what I should do. I don't want Dr.'s to treat me like a junkie but, I'm also finding it difficult to get through the day. I'm only 33 years old and do not want this to be the extent of my quality of life. I understand my PCP is looking out for my best interest and trying his best and doesn't really understand but, why should I be suffering for his ignorance? I know the risks of dependency but, what is pain medication for, if not to help with pain? We, above all, know pain! And, I'm willing to risk dependency if it gives me even 20 more years of LIFE! Is it better to not take pain pills and other drugs just to say I'm not dependent but, to live a life that isn't LIVING!!!! Not, to me! I guess I would like some opinions and advise on how you guys feel or cope. And, also advise on whether I should just stay with my DR. because this is as good as it gets, or look for someone new? And, if there are any recommendations on who I should see. Thanks for any help or advise you can offer!!!
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Have you had a sleep study done? Might be worth doing to see if sleep disruptions are part of your current issues. And, at the very least your doctor should run a full blood panel to make sure nothing else is going on.
And finally, in the past year or so there has been a huge push by the government to limit the use of opioids. Even long time users with a legitimate medical need are basically being persecuted because of these laws. So, if this is something that you are considering, your options may be very limited.
Good luck to you and take care.