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  1. L

    Looking to talk to anyone who is currently on pain medication (oxycodone or percocet)

    Hi everyone, I am currently on oxycodone 10 mg tabs. I take 15 mg every six hours and sometimes 20 mg. I have been on them for awhile now. about 7 months. I was switched from Percocet to oxycodone, the doctor said it was less harmful on the organs because oxycodone does not have the Tylenol in...
  2. M

    Pain meds

    a year after a very traumatic birth l have been diagnosed with fybromyalgia, l am very new to all this and Was just wondering what you all take for pain? Just now l am on 30mg dihydrocodeine x2 three times a day with little relief........help! I am a mummy to five small kids so NEED to be able...
  3. M

    New Information Fibro patient wanted for medical research

    Summer Research is looking for people wanting to be available for new meds to help Fibromyalgia. So anyone interested call 206 292 2273. When I called the person on the other end of the phone abruptly started to ask me personal info, I politely excused myself and asked him these questions, if I...
  4. C

    Am I weak if I go on disability?

    I got diagnosed in the past week, but I've had severe symptoms since October. I'm considering going on disability. I used to work ~38 hours a week but I had to quit because of the pain and fatigue. I'm only 19 and I'm stuck at my parents house. I can't work but would like some semblance of...
  5. B

    First time here! Tired of Doctors.

    I've been "diagnosed" for 12 years and have been on every pharmaceutical that is recommended for fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, fatigue, etc. i live in a small community where our doctors are changing about 4 times a year, so I've never had any consistent medical car or treatment. Some of...
  6. J

    lost newbie here....I'm not alone?

    Hi folks, I've had fibro since 2005. Been through so many drugs it's not possible to list them all. Currently not taking any for Fibro. The last one was Gabapentin but it squeezed my brain on the dose that helped provide relief so a catch 22. I am not on any pain meds (doctors here refuse to...
  7. J

    Low Sodium V8 Gives me a NICE LIFT

    I'm much older than most here I believe and seem to be the most active in posting. I've never been a V8 person but a friend who deals with CFS and we share a lot of info on our issues...got me on to V8 as it contains High Potassium....She and I have discussed potassium levels and read all about...
  8. Forgetmenot

    Little one

    well what with decorating the living room still on going the mess it makes.my fibro and my little one has chicken poxs bless her heart. On top of that she now has a skin infection due to her eczema .she three next week.so I've not slept for three days. I'm coming off two of my meds as I can't...
  9. S

    Hello everyone, new here and hoping to learn lots.

    I was diagnosed about 5 years ago by a rheumatologist, but still not completely convinced I have FM. In the very beginning, I saw an ENT doctor for trouble swallowing, she did blood work and, after solving my swallowing problem, sent me to rheum. because my sed rate was very high. Rheum. said...
  10. C

    Advice for a bad flare-up day?

    Hi all, I was finally diagnosed last year (after having many dr's tell me "everyone gets tired and achey sometimes") by a great gp who finally took me seriously. I've been coping ok since, but stress is a BIG trigger for me. I had a training workshop yesterday for a course I'm doing online, and...
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