Off to docs this afternoon

[Macberts]

Have had an awful couple of days! Off to the doc as can't cope with the pain and fatigue !! Can anyone recommend pain relief other than tramadol and I am only on 20mg Amitriptyline !! Thank you

[Mdaisy]

Hello Macberts

Sorry to hear your symptoms of Fibro have been worse the last couple of days

May I take the opportunity to provide these links with might help;

Patient UK - Fibromyalgia[/b

patient.info/health/fibromy...

Muscle Cream discussion post on this community;

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Epsom salts discussion post on this community;

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Complementary Therapies Booklet

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

[Mdaisy in reply to Mdaisy]

N.B: This complementary therapies information may still be available from FMA UK as they have merged I hope

I wish you well on your visit to the GP and hope you get the treatment you deserve

Best Wishes

Emma

[albinohedgehog]

For pain I take 30mg tablets of Cocodrmol and find they do take the edge off and are not as addictive as tramadol, or have as many side effects . On bad days I take naproxen As well. Not sure why naproxen helps as I always thought Fibro was neurological not inflammatory but they do help.

I'm a bit of a cracked record with this but I always recommend magnesium citrate for pain and high dose b12 for energy. I tried loads of supplements over the years but always go back to these as they do help me.

Also it sounds a bit airy fairy but relaxation really helps pain levels aswell, so maybe buy a meditation or relaxation CD, do it every day for a week or two and see if it helps. You can get loads second hand on Amazon for a couple quid normally.

Apologies if you've tried any of these things already.

I really hope you can find some relief. Best wishes. Xx

PS. I found amytriptilene initially worked then after a couple weeks made me worse. Others have had great success with it fir sleep though. X

[peck]

Macberts , I find percoset 10/325 to be a very good pain med. It is considered a very strong pain med and only aval. by prescription. Good luck. Peck.🐤

[TheAuthor]

Hi Macberts

I am so gneuinely sorry to read that you are suffering and struggling and I sincerely hope that you doctors appointment went well for you? I was wondering if you have ever tried a TENS Machine for your pain? I have pasted you an excerpt and a link to a *NHS / Arthritis Care pdf Fact sheet:

*What is TENS?

*A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machine works by creating a

tingling or buzzing sensation on your skin. This can help to block or suppress pain

messages to your brain.

TENS machines are small, lightweight, battery operated devices that fit into the palm

of your hand. They have rubber electrodes that attach to your skin, with leads

connected to the machine. The electrodes are either self-adhesive or attach to your

skin using water-based gel and adhesive tape. They are usually positioned either side

of the area of most intense pain. You will be able to control the strength (or

‘volume’) of the current that is passed through the electrodes, with a rotary knob or

dial. Some machines have larger controls that are easier to use if your hand

movements are limited.

Some TENS machines have two electrodes and some have four, used to treat a

larger area of pain. A low voltage current is passed through the electrodes and you

feel a buzzing or tingling sensation. This can be increased until the sensation is

slightly painful. You can then turn the current down until it is fairly strong but not

uncomfortable.

*How can I try a TENS machine?

*You can ask your doctor to refer you to a physiotherapist to try a TENS machine. If

TENS helps to relieve your pain, your physiotherapist is likely to give you between

20 minutes and a couple of hours with the machine. It may take a few sessions to get

used to. TENS can be used for one hour on, one hour off, throughout day.

*TENS machines – an electronic method of pain relief:

nhs.uk/conditions/physiothe...

I want to genuinely and sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Macberts]

Hi all thank you to everyone !! The doc was great and I am now on codeine and he upped my Amitriptyline so far so good! Funny I have a tens machine so I will dig it out! I am going to start Pilates and see how that goes !! I have been out walking about three miles and feel ok (walking is my thing) desperate to keep going !! Thanks again your support is invaluable X