I have fibromyagia, TMJ, CFS and I am at my witts end with pain management. I have had numerous pain killers starting from paracetomol, Ibruprofen, co-codamol, zomorph, severadol, then buprenorphine patches. Now the patches were amazing I was leading a normal life going to work, enjoying my life with my children and hubby. You wouldn't think I would have all the ailments, I know I don't have a terminal illness and I should be thankful, but I am feeling very low because now these patches are causing severe burns to my skin. So these were taken off me and now I have been put on Gabapentin and the zomorph which is NOT working at all. I have spoken to my dr who has said she will contact the pain clinic and see if they can sort something out, but I have to wait a week so in the meantime what do I do?? I suffer for a week with medications that are not working?
Does anyone have any advice of what I can take to give me a new lease of life or a more happier one.
Hi Lorraine, It sounds like you're really going through it at the moment. One of my friends who also has FM has been given Pregabalin.(not sure of spelling). This is also a neurological pain killer. I know the patches can leave some impressive marks as another friend has to use the morphine ones for a different condition. It may sound stupid to some people but have you thought of acupuncture? It does help some people. Hope you find a solution I feel the same way when it decides to take hold. xox
Hi, I feel for you I have suffered with fibromyalgia for nearly 5yrs or more. I struggled to get my doctor to give me any painkillers. I take Gabapentiin 1800mg a day but it stopped helping. Doctors seem reluctant to give you anything, some think your making it up and I have never been referred to a pain clinic.