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Afternoon guys ,so I'm really shaky lately and my brains just so foggy not to mention my arms and legs twitching it's gerund me down I'm talking co codamol i have been for 3 years between two and 4 a day morning and night it used to take edge off but it's not any more pains just burning in my brain really finding it hard to function I tried pregablin but that did not work personally for me I no there's no cure but there's got to be something to take edge off this hellish pain any suggestions from you guys ???im eatting really healthy cut out sugar ??🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂☺️Remember there's light at the end of the tunnel xx

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Hi zoonie there prescribed,I don't mind other meds but I don't want to feel zonked I've been offered tramadol morphine but won't take that just yet still working but saving up to go Sicily to see my grandad so that will do me the hell of good what do u feel about tramadol and morphine ?

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Thanks zoonie if it helps you though that's the main thing or atleast a takes the edge off I'm going to stick to co codamol for now any maybe try cbd oil but the vape kind 🙂🙂

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I'm going to look on high and polite I will need a good strong hit for this pain I will let you no the outcome if I purchase 🙂🙃🙂🙃

[Greenpeace]

hi Hidden , you say that you’re taking Cocodamol between 2 and 4 a day. You don’t say which strength. Even with the strongest strength 30/500mg you can take up to 8 a day with a period of at least 4 hrs between each dose, and if you’re not taking anything else with Paracetamol in them.

All Opioids make you feel zonked out when you first start to take them, and generally this wears off in most people as they become used to them, but they are not the answer for long term pain, but are helpful for breaking the cycle of pain. Everyone reacts differently to medication, and some people can & can’t tolerate even small amounts.

I would suggest that you ask your doctor for a Medicine Review, and also ask if there are any Fibromyalgia Coping Skills Courses in your area, or Pain Management Courses. You could also ask if you could be referred to a Physio, with a view to having Hydrotherapy which some people find some relief. Soaking in a hot bath with Epsom Salts helps a lot of people, and you can get some Lavender scented one for relaxation. Magnesium Spray is good for muscle pain, and using a Tens Machine also helps. Heat Pads, and hot water bottles also help with pain.

Pacing... all of us hate the word, it is very hard to do, especially if you are working, and have family commitments, do what you can, when you can. If you don’t look after yourself you crash, and are no use to anyone.

Look after yourself.

GP. 😊😊

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Thanks so much I'm on 30 500 co codamol I prefer those to any thing else got review on Friday will definitely speak to my doc Epsom salts in hot bath really help temporary but atleast they help thanks xxxx

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Can I ask hun what strength are your co cod.? are you a swimmmer? get someone to go to a local pool that has a jacuzzi and have a soak on the bubbles, I find ti help, I also have hydrotherapy, depending on pills alone has not always been the answer

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hun 30 500 they help take edge off pain I do swim hot baths really help me Epsom salts I also find Chinese cupping to work for me xx