Is there life after fibro ?

[Jedani]

Its been a long road with fibro. Sometimes I wonder how I will live with this pain as I get older. I have a great MD who specializes in fibro. I get trigger point injections, adjustments 2 to 3 times a month. I have tried so many tratments, diets and oils. I take cymbalta and pain meds but, still in pain. What else is there?

[Flyby7]

I have a gel which I rub onto my joints it called fibro gel I get it from my doctor

[Jedani in reply to Flyby7]

What is the name of the gel? I was rx lidocain patches and someimes it helps. But would be curious to know about gel.

[Flyby7 in reply to Jedani]

It's called FENBID FORTE 10% gel I get it from my doctors hope it helps

[Jedani in reply to Flyby7]

Thank you. I will ask mine.

[Trikki]

Have you tried heat pads or TENS machine...I find both help.

[Jedani in reply to Trikki]

Yes, I have a tens unit which I use. Also a creme called deep blue rub. Sometimes it is just hit and miss.

[My-chinaman]

Have you tried cutting sugar out of your diet?? I found my pains got less when I took that out of my coffee also heat helped not cold though that makes me worse ...

[Jedani in reply to My-chinaman]

I have tried heat but still having trouble with taking away all sugar.

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I've had fibro 23 years ...and yes there is life after fibro. You might need to make some lifestyle changes (pacing; exercise; learning self and pain management techniques for example)

I've been at the point where I was almost housebound ... but by learning to manage my symptoms and understanding how fibro affects me ... I now live my life to the fullest that I can manage. Some days I don't manage to do what I wanted to ...but I just accept that I can't do it and move on. Xxx

[Jedani in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

Thank you for your message. I just earned my masters while working full time and taking care of my family. My MD thinks I over did it but it was my dream. I dont let fibro stop me but the enjoyment due to pain has me wondering.....

I do excercise, and diet.

Jeannie

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff in reply to Jedani]

Well done on achieving your masters. Xxx

[Jedani]

Thank you. I was driven. N