For the past 2years now, I've been back and forth to the gp with pains, in my chest and arms, my legs hurt, I have horrible restless legs, the headaches get really bad, very painful headaches, I hut in most places constantly, my daughter is severely disabled, and I should look after her, but I find it hard to look after myself, I'm 58 yrs old, the gp took blood tests for poly myalgia or something but I'm sure that I have fibromyalgia... I'm so fed up with this constant pain...can anyone advise or help please
Hi Bailey
Poor You.
Have you seen a rheumatologist ? Ask your GP to refer you for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) its a mindfulness thought process to help you deal with your pains. Staying can and positive and also stress-free are the other main key factors. I don't take meds but have been suffering for over 20 yrs with pains but only diagnosed Aug 2014 with Fibromyalgia.
Hope you will find answers from others on this form. You are not alone.
Gentle hugs x
Hi Bee70 thank you for your reply, I have only seen the doctor today And had blood tests done, they gave me pain medication, I refused antidepressants, because I don't want to get hooked on anything like that
so I'm waiting for the results now....
Hi Bailey, some antidepressants are used for pain relief. They are not addictive so I wouldn't dismiss them out of hand for pain relief or depression if you are depressed. As Bee says, Rheumatologist and pain clinic are your way forward. Good luck. Gentle hugs. xx
Hello,
I am so sorry you have this constant pain along with your other responsibilities.
Stay in touch with your Primary Care physician-he may refer you to a Specialist
who can offer helpful hints,maybe medication to help you cope betterwith your daily activities and responsibilities.
Stay a friend of the site.
Elaine,