What is out there for pain for Fibromyalgia that really works that's not a narcotics

[babygirl1952]

my doctor will not give me any, narcotics so any help would be appreciatively thank you

[Hidden]

Hi baby girl1952, just out of interest did your doctor say why they refuse to give you narcotics? 🤔 I cannot function without my main medications and I admire those who can 👌

[babygirl1952 in reply to Hidden]

no, I don't have any right now since I came to Colorado from California in 2016 before I was on a medicine that's for fibromyalgia and I can't spell it so I suffer but I'm going to put my foot down this time and ask for something thanks for your reply

[Hidden in reply to babygirl1952]

Oh wow, I really feel for you. I do know some people who try non narcotic medication, but for me prescribed meds are totally key for me personally 🙂🤩

[Usandthem]

Hi babygirl if you cannot get narcotics you could try CBD oil which can work for many, try changing your diet- cutting out sugar, white rice and potatoes, caffeine, eat loads of cabbage, broccoli, green beans,

try to cut out cola, and processed foods.

I have been taking supplements magnesium, ultra vitamin D.

Hope this is useful! I don't want to pry but is there a reason you cannot get meds? Sorry for asking but it would significantly help. Love and peace 💕✌

[babygirl1952 in reply to Usandthem]

AFTER MY MAJOR SURGERY I BECAME ADDICTED TO TO A LOT OF PAIN MEDS IT WAS A 12 HOUR SURGERY ALMOST DIED AND IT TOOK ME 1 AND A HALF YEARS TO WALK AGAIN NOW I WALK WITH A WALKER I THANK GOD FOR MY RECOVERY BUT I STILL HAVE A LOT OF PAIN I HAVE ASK GOD ON A DAILY BASIS TO MAKE IT GO AWAY AND I ALSO CHANGE MY DIET CUT SUGAR OUT AND MANY OTHER THINGS THAT YOU MENTION AND ALL I CAN IS HOPE FOR THE BEST THANK YOU FOR REPLYING

[Usandthem in reply to babygirl1952]

I'm so sorry for intruding babygirl 😔 i did not intend to hurt your feelings i hope you can forgive the insensetive question. I can just send you my love and hope you can get something sorted out! I take Pregablin, duloxetine and codine at the minute with lidocaine patches for the evening. You maybe ok but without the codine as it is probably the most addictive (this was advice from my consultant) sending you love and peace 💕✌

[babygirl1952 in reply to Usandthem]

IT'S OK YOU DIDN' T HURT MY FEELINGS DEAR IM JUST A HONEST PERSON IM VERY OPEN NOTTING TO HIDE OK SO DONT WORRY OK HAVE A BLESSED DAY

[Usandthem in reply to babygirl1952]

Thank you I was worried incase I had over stepped. Think it's a Scottish thing, we don't want to offend but end up putting our foot in it😦hope you can get some relief and you have a blessed day also. Love and peace 💕✌

[dannyxox]

Hi babygirl have u tried the cbd oil. I've heard people on this site who use it and it helps. Epson salt bath, Me personally would be bed bound if I never had my medication. Hopefully u get ur medication sorted soon take care xx

[Bemoresquirrel]

Hi babygirl1952,

I’m sorry to hear that you can’t have the meds you need, that must be very distressing. I had to come off Pregabalin and other fibro meds including codeine, on my doctors orders, after suddenly developing side effects.

I now take a water based CBD, three times a day, which provides me with good pain relief, but when I have a flare, I need to use other techniques too.

I play subliminal brain entrainment music, every night from Brain Hacker (available on Amazon), particularly the Healing Relaxation and Pain Relief, Insomnia and Deep Sleep tracks. When I’m bad, play it in the day too.

I do gentle exercise when I’m able, which helps. I make sure I get up and walk regularly. I use a crutch (sometimes 2) in the house and a wheelchair or mobility scooter when I go out. Like most of us, I have other health challenges too.

I also use a TENS machine and electric heat pads (for shoulders, back etc), or a gel filled hot water bottle and I rub arnica into sore joints, or Mussleflex Gel, regularly.

When all else fails, distraction techniques help, so I do jigsaw puzzles and brain training puzzles on my tablet.

Mindfulness and a positive mindset combined with all the above, means I can cope in a natural way. It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely doable! 🙂