Help me push past the pain

[snakewoman]

I was hit in the knees with a pallat while trying to move it a temp worker ramed it with an electrict pallet jack I've had extream pain for 2months but becouse I have fibromyaliga the workers comp is saying my pain is from the fibromyaliga and not their problem although the workmed phys theropest said the pallet hit 3 of the trigger points. I don't know what to do they won't even pay the 20 hrs they said they would and that is out of 5 days that they wouldn't let me work after their dr found where I was hurting I had been on full duty for 6 weeks I am still in pain so much that I have to lift my leg into the car and I am awake most of the night I feel weak but as always I don't give in so it's back to work for me overtime and all I just pretend it doesn't hurt. first I ach then it starts to sting , then burn and sting , throb burn and sting, then a stabing pain untill I become dizzy, I continue working knowing my family depends on me alone to pay the bills and when I get home if I sit down I cannot walk if I need something from the car I have to hang onto the wall and pull myself along my yard and house needs to be taken care of but I have nothing left my children need me and are upset becouse I won't get up I need to controll my pain and take care of my family so I need answers before I am unable to do anything I've heard that resent resurch has shown the hypothyomos is not working and if it is reseat the fibromyaliga will go away so far all that has helped has been Ibroprophin and tylanal mixed with flax seed oil and very hot water please help me I feel like I'm loosing the fight and I can't my family needs my income.

[Cry Baby]

Let your Dr. know you are already physically dependant, the med's are not strong enough and your are concerned about the qty of pills it takes.  Maybe they will prescribe a fentanyl patch strong enough.  One patch every three days and you are set.  I still have break thru pain but I try to deal with it. It helps if you stay with the same Dr and pharmacy.  They know your problems.  You become more human to them.

You can give up feeling "normal".  You are not "normal".   As soon as FIBROMYALGIA was diagnozed you started a new phase of your life.  Hopefully your life will become richer.  Each moment more precious.  

Praying for God's mercy for all of us with constant pain.

[Miss L]

Hi All,

I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has expeirenced the problems I have concerning pain medication I've been prescribed? Firstly, it does not seem to work very well, but my doctor seemed to be worried about prescribing something stronger than vicodin, so instead she has me taking 6 per day and sometimes I have taken 7 even if it has not been totally effective still. I have been taking this for more than 2 years now.

I was worried about addiction and my doctor had said there was a difference between drug addiction and physical dependency. I don't really see a difference, esprecially the way I've been treated by pharmacists. I recently went in to have my prescription refilled 3 days before the exact 30 day mark and they refused. This just dosen't seem worth it. The sad part is I was finally getting to feel better and stronger the last several weeks and then because of a long week-end, and a pharmasict who says 3 days early I am going without any medication and feeling worse than ever. It certainly feels like an addiction to me and I am sure treated like an addict, so the question is...do I accept being bedridden at times and give up feeling "normal" or give away my dignity and remain addicted to pain medication and at the mercy of pharmasicts and doctors who are afraid to over prescribe?

Thanks for letting me vent. I am not always this upset.

[LLWB]

If someone has told you fibromyalgia goes away, they are wrong. There is no cure. I just read an artical about chronic pain/fibro pts. being treated with a combination of fentanyl and a new drug called Kadian, a morphine derivative that is not nearly as addictive. You might ask about that treatment. Your prayers did not cause your husband's problems. Only your husbands actions caused his problems. It sounds like you have your hands full. Try to take care of yourself. Prayer is a great healer, and will give you the strength to cope. I too feel like I am being tested to the breaking point, but somehow each day is still precious. There are many organizations, respite care for your husband, and financial aid out there available. Feeling alone is always scary. Just dig down into yourself and you will find the strength you need. I'm just praying my surgery goes well, and that the pain will go away.6 more days to go, getting scared, but hopeful. God Bless

[snakewoman]

A bad disk , I hope you do well and recovery is as quick as possable. I wish you didn't have to go through that. I have a freind at work who lost her sweethart a month ago he seemed to be a great man , it was unexpected he was only 40. I thought of how unfair life seems to be and how abusive my husband has been over the last 15 yrs untill he had his accident and now has short turm and long turm memory loss with an inability to reason. I know people in my little world would say it wasn't my falt but I was the one who asked God to help me and this was the answer I guess I'll have to be more careful when I pray. He is a nice man now but very confused, he doesn't remember his affairs or the abuse or that he tryed to higher a hit man. I'm glad he's around but I think it would be better if some of these wonderful spouses of other people could be around with them I'm sure they had more to offer I hope you were able to enjoy the time you had and I hope you have very precious memorys to help you through the tough times.
       I don't go to church but I do beleive in God he has helped me many times. I have asked for help in this condition but I think I've asked him to help be become more humble a few too many times. This may have something to do with this condition who knows. I don't want any more lessions on humble spirits.
       I'm going to the pain clinic tomarrow. Let me know how your surgery goes  and thank you agin

[LLWB]

You need to ask for a review or challange the worker's comp claim determination. I know it is hard when you are hurting so bad, but you were hurt at work. Just because you have one disease, doesn't mean you weren't hurt. You may have to get a lawyer, either low-cost or lawer aid to help you. Don't give up. I hear, and feel, your pain. It's so hard to continue on when all you want to do is go to bed, pull the covers over your head, and hope everything goes away. If you are a member of your church family, perhaps the ladies auxillary could help with some meals or shopping for you. The last neuro exam showed 16 of the 18 pressure points active.....only my elbows didn't hurt. I was in for a herniated cervical disc. Am having disc removal and fusion next Monday. I also have twpe2 diabetes, and am a recent widow. I know how overwhelming fibro can be, and when you add in new physical injuries, it just intensifies every pain you feel. Hang in there, and fight for your rights. God Bless, and let us know how you are doing.