My doctor told my about a drug called Flupirtine that is being used in clinical trials in the U.S. for treatment of fibromyalgia. I haven't been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I do have fibromyalgia like symptoms. Today I had the fm like symptoms and took my first dose of Flupirtine. After 45 minutes my symptoms were gone. ... Read more
Today, I am finally back to my usual state of pain partially controlled by pain medication. For years Fentanyl and I have been doing the same dance. When one partner starts to wear out another one smoothly attaches to my back and we waltz to the music of no pain, no gain. It is one variation of a set of dances called the Combo... Read more
I have had RSD that is located in my right lower abdominal area that spreads around to my back, down my buttocks and sometimes to my right leg. I have heard that RSD may be treatable if caught in its first stage. Unfortuantely, it took over five years to find out I had RSD.
I also have Picks disease which is a fatal... Read more
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