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i have real bad fibro my one doctor says pain meds long term are not an option also have may other o

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11/06/08
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no long term pain meds for fibro? is this true be cause i can't take the pain!

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Runs the Phoenix RIsing website (phoenix-cfs.org) on CFS/FM and p

I have had CFS/FM for over twenty years. I have a BA in philosophy...

Thursday, November 06, 2008

If  you're talking about narcotic pain relievers they are generally reserved for FM patients who do not respond to other treatments. The prescription drugs usually used to treat pain in FM include Lyrica, anti-depressants/anti-anxiety drugs (which are able to impact pain pathways as well), muscle relaxants, sleep enhancers, etc. Narcotics  can be effective in FM but a Danish study found that long term opiate use did not result in a significantly improved quality of life - this may be the reason your doctor doesn't want to start you off on these. 

 

The best FM treatment programs are multidisciplinary and involve a range of therapies including alternative therapies, prescription  drugs, gentle exercise and lifestyle management. You might want to check out the site below for a description of many of therapies used in FM and see if you're getting a multidisciplinary approach to this disease from your doctor.  If you're not maybe some of these other therapies could help you out with your pain. Good luck! 

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/fibromyalgia-38951-5.html

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hi! well i have had these health problems for about 15 yrs. i believe...

Sunday, November 01, 2009

hi, i have been on methadone for 6 years now. i went thru the therepy,injections all different things even the cymbalya and lyrica nothing helped. there are alot of doctors that dont believe its good long term but i can personally tell you without these meds i was hardly able to walk and was in alot of pain. which i still am but...it would be worse without them. the key is to take them as directed they are timed released so it can be easy to think its not helping and take another. also i take norco or percocet for breakthrough pain. see a pain management doctor for there help. good luck. LaNay

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