Monday, February 13, 2012
BRKyle
  • BRKyle is managing
  • Location: Manassas, VA, United States
  • Gender: Female
  • Birthday: March 22, 1958
  • Bio: Homemaker and mom of great 14 year old twins
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HEALTH INTERESTS:

Fibromyalgia,  migraine,  back pain,  sciatica,  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,  osteoarthritis

DRUGS I AM TAKING:

Cymbalta,  Topamax,  Calan,  levothyroxine,  the odd ultram

ABOUT ME:

I have fibromyalgia, a chronic back injury with sciatica (now on BOTH sides), knee pain, and TMJ. Though I have been to a pain management specialist, I have been labeled as a drug-seeking opiate addict due to HIS mistakes. I know now that the CNS pain of fibromyalgia cannot me managed with opiates, though my back pain and pain from arthritis can. However, I can't get any pain medication as a result of his blacklisting.

My pain is not, and has never been, managed properly. I am in constant pain, which is ameliorated somewhat with the medication my psychiatrist has prescribed (Cymbalta and Topamax). Part of the problem is damage done when I was morbidly obese (I had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery 8 years ago and lost almost 200 lbs -- I was about ready for my own zip code), and part of it was an on the job injury that not only ruptured two or three disks but intensified an unknown spinal defect. I am now retired and on disability. I have great kids and a wonderful husband who put up with all this, but being in pain all the time is DEPRESSING! Fancy that.

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Living With It in Chronic Pain

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BRKyle answered does anyone take Cymbalta for F.M.? i am wondering about doses

10/13/09

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BRKyle answered does anyone take Cymbalta for F.M.? i am wondering about doses

10/09/09

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BRKyle answered I need everyone's input, please

09/14/09

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BRKyle answered What if your doctor makes a error, and, to keep from admitting it, decides you're an opiate addict?

09/14/09

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BRKyle answered What if your doctor makes a error, and, to keep from admitting it, decides you're an opiate addict?

06/26/09

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BRKyle answered Suggestions or feedback to my chronic pain problems.

06/18/09

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BRKyle answered My neurologist says Fibromyalgia is not real

06/18/09

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BRKyle answered she had an allergic reaction to tramadol. Is it ok for her to take tylenol #3

06/18/09

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BRKyle answered feels I have a tight band that is choking my leg(around where the elastic to my underwear is!)

06/18/09

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BRKyle asked What if your doctor makes a error, and, to keep from admitting it, decides you're an opiate addict?

06/18/09

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