Pain - fibromyalgia, arthritis and old age

[Normasher]

Hi I'm new to posting although have been lurking for quite a while. I am in my 70s and have suffered with ankylosing spondilitis and spinal arthritis since I was about 14 and have never been able to find any relief. Just keeps getting worse one way or another. Had carpal tunnel ops and injections into my wrists but they only seemed to make it worse. I remember my shorthand typing teacher saying "Girls, remember if you type you will never get arthritis". I really would like to give her a piece of my mind. The pain gets so bad at times I wish I could put my head in the oven if I could bend (luckily no gas). I have become so confused with all the medication that I made a pact with myself that I would only take stuff when it became really bad. Some hope! Anyway, to the lady with the itching I was wondering if you were perhaps taking morphine (oramorph?). I find when I take more than one dose a day I itch like mad, especially around my feet and ankles. I'm on blood pressure tablets and wondered if that might also have something to do with it. Just a thought. The things that go through your mind when you don't know what to do with yourself except go to bed and hope against hope that you will wake up without any pain, some hope!

It was great getting that off my chest, have been wanting to talk to somebody but was a bit shy. I now see so many people suffering with the same aches and pains I wish there was a magic formula for us all, why are we here I wonder just to suffer and make other peoples' lives a misery having to look after us? I'm sure that can't be right.

Thank you for listening and have an easier and less painful day. Norma

[Miss68]

Welcome to our lovely and friendly site Norma. You don’t need to feel shy with us, we’re all friends here and all suffering with pain one way or another. I don’t know if your response was to me but I’ve been itching a lot lately. I do take slow release morphine but my itching has started way after already having taken it for quite a while. I’ve put it down to the fact that my b12 injection is due. It’s not for b12 deficiency but as a treatment for cerebellar atrophy and empty cellar. Many of the ongoing illnesses that I suffer from. Itching and back, leg and foot pain and spasms always get worse from a month before they’re due. I can’t wait until next week when I get it lol. Anyway I’m sorry to hear that you’re suffering so much with pain Norma. Please take care of yourself and I hope you get some relief soon. Feel free to talk anytime you want to Hun. Take care and gentle hugs xx

[LaurieRose]

Aw massive sympathies what a long time youve suffered. Hehe at your funny comments a d sense of humour how bright you are and what an unspiration. You know another thing people who have quotes aboyt health like your typing teacher say laughter is the best medicine...it certainly helps not sure about what doesnt kill you makes you stronger...it's onviously contextual. Haha best healthy wishes brave lady.

[Cazbaz59]

I really feel for you as am in constant pain myself especially with my back. I have spinal stenosis, a nd degenerative disc disease, as well as inflamed facet joints, I regularly have prolapse disc, and sciatica. If only there was a magic pill, as you say. You do sound a bit down, and no wonder. I hope things get easier for you, I am sure you are valued by those around you even if you don't feel that way at the moment. I too have had those feelings, and occasionally have had anti depressants for a while, just a thought if you start to feel worse. Good luck in the future, you are not alone so take care of yourself, best wishes cazbaz59 x