Have osteoarthritis. I’ve been taken off amitriptoline as I have a heart condition and I was on gabapentin, my gp has taken me off these too as he says there’s no evidence of them working and they are soon to become a controlled drug. I can only take paracetamol as I have stomach ulcers and everything else upsets it. So now waiting on referral to a pain clinic. I’ve had to cut my hours in work quite drastically due to pain and fatigue which drives me mad! I have thought about trying for PIP but it seems FM is dismissed a lot by them? Anyone else been successful?
Thank you for reading. Leila 😊
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You could take a pip self test online to see if you make a chance to get pip. It doesn't matter which condition you have but how it affects you. I receive Pip but my mobility is severely affected.
My pain clinic has been such a great support for me, I hope your pain clinic is helpful for you too!
I too have FM and Diabetes. I find Gabapentin really does help me along with paracetamol. However I do find it makes me constipated at times. I hope you find this helpful.
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I take nortriptyline, naproxen, zomorph, pregabalin and oramorph. I don't know what I'd be like if I didn't take them as I'm still in load's of pain. Love and hugs to you all Lynne xxxx
I’ve been in pain since I was 22. My mum has had to help me get in and out of the bath and my youngest son helps me get dressed some mornings . I’ll give it a shot and see. Thank you 😊
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