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Chronic Pain, could it be fibromyalgia?

Query by Ashley: Chronic Pain, could it be fibromyalgia?

I am a 23 year old mother of 2 boys under 2. I have constantly had lower back, hip and leg pains. The doctors when I was younger told me it was “increasing pains” and that I would develop out of it. I am going to physical treatment as well as psychological treatment. i am often tired and that was prior to I got pregnant. It appears like no matter how significantly or how small rest I get im often tired. But it requires me forever to fall asleep. any who the physical therapy requires the edge off a small, but truly helps make me sore the following day. I went to the medical doctor and they did x-rays and in no way got back to me.. I have chronic migraines and it would seem like my legs and feet are usually cold even when they sweat, I know kinda gross. I was offered tramodol when I broke my finger and that truly created my mood great and not so significantly discomfort. its a drug that impact serotonin. I feel like that was a good medicine for me as it gave me relief I have not had in years. I have been on paxil for 4 months no and it isnt assisting as considerably as I like and it cant be taken with tramodol.what should I do and what is with all the pain?

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Solution by unschoolymomma
I have Fibromylagia and Persistent Fatigue and I can tell you it took me lots of physicians, specialists, and therapists till I finally discovered 1 that diagnosed me and didn’t tell me it was all in my head or attempt to give me drugs that are not really very good for this condition.

Considering that there is no cure for Fibro it is difficult and since they are still finding out about it some doctors poo poo it and try out to ay it is depression or pain steeming from a thing else in yoru body.

I also had “developing pains” some thing fierce and my Mom would have to come in and rub down my legs and arms at night. I was miserable . They attempted to say Oh it is probably some kind of arthritis, but nevertheless I eventually saw yet another specialist about a month ago that has been int he enterprise forever and he told me it was not that, but only the Fibro.

Fibro is a distinct kind of pain. It can really feel like the flu, electrical currents operating thru your body. Stress tends to make it worse.

I was lucky as mine went into total remission throughout pregnancy and for months after and then came back worse than ever.

All I can do is stick to my heating pad, ice the regions down that are bothering me most, I take some Zanax at evening to help me unwind- this has been a lifesaver as most of the pain comes from not getting restful sleep. I knew I was no sleeping simply because I by no means dreamt and would wake up dead tired and not refreshed in the morning. Now I sleep ten hours straight and wake up refreshed. Yes I still get pain, but you understand how to deal with it.

I hear that Paxil will make the discomfort worse.

Pressure is a biggy. Stress will make our discomfort go up a hundred instances worse. You need to learn how to destress- breathing tactics, quit worrying so much, get out and get moving- walking is the best. I discover sugars and caffeine make my discomfort worse so I try out to stick to much more lean meats, fresh veggies and fruit and remain away from all the junk and lots and lost of water to lubricate these joints.

I am sorry you are going thru this. I absolutely comprehend. I hope you can locate some points that function for you. There is no magic pill. I want there was and what works for 1 man or woman may well not for the subsequent so it is trial and error. Hopefully you will discover one thing quicker than I have.

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  • I am sorry you are having such a hard time. I know that chronic pain can really get to you and bring you down sometimes. I have Multiple Sclerosis and one of the medications that I have been taking for over 2 years now is Tramadol. I take 100mg 3 to 4 times a day. It does have a midt anti depressant affect with me too. I have taken pain medications that have actually made me feel depressed, this one helps to make me feel better emotionally as well as physically. I would speak to your doctor about switching you from the Paxil back to the Tramadol if that is the one you feel better while taking. If you feel as if you could have Fibromyalgia then ask your doctor to send you to a specialist that deals with Fibromyalgia. You didn’t mention if you have any of the tender points. There are something like 18 tender points that when pressed are very painful in Fibro patients. I believe you have to have 11 out of the 18 for it to be Fibro. I am sorry I can’t be of any more help. I can tell you not to give up on figuring out what this is and to make sure you have a doctor that is going to help you relieve your pain. If your pain is nerve related pain, ask your doctor about the medication Lyrica. This is a medication that is for seizures but is also used for nerve pain. A lot of Firbomyalgia and MS sufferers take it (I do). And another one is called Neurontin. It can help with nerve pain as well. Good luck Sweetie, and remember, you are your greatest advocate, don’t let you doctor give up on you! Oh and go to this website http:/www.patientslikeme.com look through the list for chronic pain and if they don’t have that then look for Fibromyalgia. This is absolutely the best online medical support community I have ever found. I have learned so much about my disease from this site. I have made some great friends here, they answer questions about day to day things that I deal with that I though I was alone in and it turns out that everyone understands exactly what I am talking about. It is so informative and helpful to be able to talk to people who know what you mean when you are trying to describe how you feel.

  • What you are describing could be an early presentation of Fibromyalgia but I would definitely want to do a full physical work up for other organic causes. Could also be rheumatoid arthritis, depression or even sleep apnea. So yea, we need to do a more thorough workup.

    Now, as far as medication management, firstly… If you are closely monitored for what is called serotonin syndrome, we CAN combine tramadol and Paxil. Done it a million times! You just have to watch for it.
    Secondly, I’m not sure Paxil would be the best medicine for someone experiencing the kind of pain you are. I definitely think an antidepressant would be of benefit but I would check out Cymbalta. It will certainly help with your pain a lot more than Paxil.

    I would say call your MD and if he/she won’t do anything it’s time to get a referral to a specialist or find another primary care provider.

  • its posible–but its alos possible to teh docsa re being idiots as usually–and not fuly exploring any possibility of a probelm with your lower soine—that can also cause teh pain and fatigue you are experieencing-

    you shoudlhave had more sensative tests to check for back problems—and a good neuro exam–just don’t mention fibro to a neuro–they will just think you are crazy….

    supposedly tamadol has a minimal amount of serotonin and is highly overrated for mood–and it is an opiate..

    there has been minimal success with the SNRIs–

    sometimes the SSRis (liek Paxil) help—sometimes they make it worse–becareful with it–there is news taht it causes birth defects and tehre is a class action lawsuit

    also antiseixure meds like Lyrica Neurontin

    there is evidence of poor blood profusion with fibro–which could expalin teh cold feet