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I will be 2 years post RNY in September. I really want to have PS in October, but I am afraid to talk to my PCP about it. My PCP thinks I have fibro but still is in the process of ruling out any other conditions. I did not tell the plastic surgeon I have fibro. at my consult last week. I just told him I have a chronic pain condition due to 15 years of chronic back pain & I told him what meds I take. Because that is all I really know right now for sure.
I know it sounds crazy but I am already in so much pain! If anything I will probably be more comfortable because of the pain meds I will take post-op. I really want to get my BL/BA & TT before the end of the year. But, I am afraid that it could cause more issues with the fibro because of all the nerves that will be cut etc...
Have any of you had PS? What were your experiences?
Thank you,
Passion Parties ConsultantRNY 9-18-08
HW-260 Consult Wt-246 SW-218 GW-150
CW-148 5'8" BMI 22
9-27-10 LBL & BL/BA- Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, MX :-)
Anyone know of a good doctor for fibro pain management in my general area? I was diagnosed a while ago and am really struggling now with the pain. Also has anyone tried botox shots for neck pain? My neck and across the tops of my shoulders are agony every day. Who would I go to for this treatment? Thanks!
I'm trying to figure it all out too. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia back in March. However, I think I have had this as far back as my late teens. I'm currently taking Savella/ 100mg in the am and 100 mg at night. I'm FINALLY getting alot of relief from the pain and flare ups..taken about a month or so to get there. Sleeping....now that's a different animal. I just can't stay asleep for anything! I am trying Melatonin right now and it doesn't seem to help but I'm not giving up on it just yet.
I can totally empathize with you about ending up in tears from the pain. For months I was walking the floors every night from the pain. I would literally take 5 hot hot baths to try and take the edge off of the pain. For me, my bed buddy is the only thing that will give me some comfort with the flare ups (microwave thing that has rice or something in it..I have to get it to where it is steaming). I'm also trying out some D-Ribose (carbonized sugar) which is from Dr. Titlebaums book "From Fatigued to Fantastic" and I notice a little more energy from taking it....the tiredness is just so debilitating and so is the pain. I'm also taking glucosamine with MSM to help with my joints. I also can tell you that exercise does help but I know that it is not real helpful to talk about when you are in pain..moving around and exercising is the furthest thing from your mind but I've forced myself to ride the exercise bike for about 20 minutes and I've noticed my pain has gotten better.
Alot of things are just trial and error. I keep a journal so I can keep track of what is working and what isn't. I have figured out with me that the weather severely effects my symptoms. We ended up having some wacky weather a couple weeks ago and boom..the severe pain struck and I missed 2 days of work because of it. I was in so much pain and I hurt sooooo bad all over!
Things can get very frustrating with this illness because so many people can't relate to what you are going through...because we look fine but we are in pain. I think it's important to try and find people who are going through the same journey as you are so you can get support. :)
Taking one day at a time.
Anna
I'm in Murrells Inlet and not real happy with my doctor either. If you find someone you like, please let me know. I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Sara
I take Cymbalta 30 mg caps but it was just increased to 60 mg. once a day. I also take Tramadol 2- 50 mg tablets once a day. (Generic for Ultram) I was taking 2 tablets twice a day. My pain started on my left side and was mostly in my arm and chest area. It is now all over but the pain is manageable. When I first started taking my current meds I thought they weren't working so I stopped them. In the afternoon I felt like I had a bad case of the flu with aching all over. SO...back on the meds and not to do that again. I am very lucky as I have not had BAD pain since I stopped working. In my case stress made me much worse. Also I had an injury to my neck and then I was in a car accident. I too have pains on top of my feet and also on the side of one foot which is a burning sensation. Now my thumbs are bothering me and my hands have weird pains from the nerves.
Miss Jean 
