Fibro pain

[Pipido36]

Hi guys

I am in so much pain that I could not stay in one position for long. Tried a hot shower but no help! I am taking dulexotine but seems not to be working! I am in so much pain that I feel like crying. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. thanks xx

[Angiedeaks]

Hi Hun, aw bless ya, it's awful when the pain is so intense it seems never ending! I know different things work for different people, I tend to try and relax, take painkillers and lately although I've always used heat to soothe aches and pains, I used cold...and it worked. I was in agony with my knees and put a bag of peas on them and it soothed them, whether it was an inflammatory thing or just numbed the pain..I'm not sure. Really hope it eases off soon, take care xx

[Pipido36 in reply to Angiedeaks]

Thanks so much for the advice. I will try the cold now, hope it eases off. I have taken pain killers for days now which includes codeine, but Gosh!!!! No change!!! Thanks again. Take care xx

[TheAuthor]

Hi Pipido36

I am so sorry to read that you are suffering so much with your Fibro, and I genuinely hope that you can find some resolution and relief to this issue. I am a big believer in stress and anxiety causing extra pain (just my opinion), so if you get more tense because of the pain it can create a snowball effect, but again, that is just my opinion.

I use a TENS machine, which I find very helpful and they can be picked up for about £20. I tend to sleep with it running so come the morning hopefully my pain will be minimal, although nothing with Fibro is guaranteed.

Dulexotine is a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor, so it may not be useful to you for sudden flare ups as it is basically an antidepressant, so most of us will have alternative short term pain killers such as Co-Codamol or Naproxen etc? Have you got anything like this that you can use?

It is really worth seeing your GP and discussing something along these lines and getting some extra pain killer, even if it is an Ibuprofen Gel? I want to wish you all the best of luck and hope that you fee better soon.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Pipido36 in reply to TheAuthor]

Hi Ken

Thank you very much for the advice. I have been taking paracetamol and codeine, but seems it's not working. I cannot take naproxen as it gives me nose bleeds. I will make an appointment tommorrow to see my GP about it. I cannot sleep at all.

I think I have to try the TENS. It might give me some relief. Thanks again. Take care x

[shirl123 in reply to Pipido36]

I've been given Tramadol and for the first time my pain is a lot less. I actually slept for a while last night. I do hope you find something to help you

[Angiedeaks]

Amitryptiline, citalopram, tramadol, paracetomol and ibuprofen for me, but that's what works for me. I'm never actually pain or symptom free but takes the severe pains away sometimes, relaxation and gentle exercise too xx

[Hidden]

Hi Pipido36. I know what you are going through. I had a bad flare up for 4 days. I could not move and was crying because of the pain. I use vultarensuppositries. This help for at least 4 to 5 hours with all my other tablets. All i did was rest, lying down. There is not much else i can do when i have a flare up. I also do pilates just to get my joints a little bit of exersise. I really hope you feel better soon. You do get your "better" days.

[Betty67]

try cold and want about massage. I also try stretching and relaxing, listening to tapes, watching funny movies, distraction. Hope you find something for you soon.

[Pipido36 in reply to Betty67]

Thanks for the advice, am trying and seems to be Woking. I find it very difficult to manage with this pain. It's so good to know there is someone out there willing to share their experience. Take care x

[Betty67 in reply to Pipido36]

never going to be easy, just needs to be bearable. Gentle hugs.

[mitziblue]

Sweetheart, you need to go to a pain clinic. There is no need to suffer when they can find something to help relief your pain. It really saved me. Now my pain is bearable. Hope this helps!!! xxx Mitzi

[Pipido36 in reply to mitziblue]

I am going to see my GP to refer me to the pain clinic. Thanks do much for the advice. Take care x

[mitziblue in reply to Pipido36]

It well make a big difference. Hope you get some relief soon!!! xxx Mitzi

[Sugarplumb]

I have pain in my points I found going to phisio really Helps they massage the points as Fibro is in points and I even get them sore in the back of my head !!!

[Pipido36 in reply to Sugarplumb]

Ooh thanks. When I was feeling pain a the back of my head, I thought it was all me! Thanks I will try going to physio. I get so so much pain and makes me stay awake all night. Take care x