Question 1

what pain meds are there available for fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

There are several: One should avoid the use of narcotic analgesics in the treatment of fm pain. Commonly used medications include nsaid's, tylenol, (acetaminophen) and tramadol.  Cymbalta is useful in some patients as is savella. Treatment must be individualized as no single medication is uniformly effective in all patients.  As noted the use of medications such as hydrocodone should be avoided as habituation is a real concern.

Question 2

i suffer chronc fibromyalgia, tried lots of different pain meds, consultant now says nothing more can try as nothings worked,any advice please?

Accepted Answer

Be sure of diagnosis: Find a Rheumatologist that specializes in fibromyalgia. Not knowing what you have already tried, it is difficult to say what else to try. Pain medications are not the answer. A combination of anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, an exercise program, and the use of swimming and hot tub are all helpful. They must be used as a combined program. Magnesium,vit D3,B complex should be taken regularly.

Question 3

what do u do when you have a fibromagylia flare up and you don't use/ pain meds?

Accepted Answer

Meds u are on: Meds you are on, are pain meds & may help muscles relax.  Several options: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0009841/.

Question 4

i have a 4 inch left ovarian blood filled cyst. confirmed by vag us. it's so painful. my ob put me on a high dose bc pill. he's helped me w// pain meds. he now wont continue to help me & refuses to do sugrey since i have fibromagylia. this ob needs to see

Accepted Answer

Second Opinion: A 10 cm cyst should be addressed surgically if you are not responding to hormonal suppression. Seek a second opinion.

Question 5

severe pain.tests coming up.gi will only prescribe pain meds with diagnosis only. what can i say or do for him to give me something for pain?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics: have important indications.  With abdominal pain, we don't prescribe antibiotics until we have a diagnosis for important reasons.  We don't want to miss something that could get worse and make you very ill, and we don't want you to get addicted to narcotics for functional GI disease when it responds equally well to non-narcotic medications.

Question 6

what is the strongest pain meds i can take for severe hemorrhoids pain. this has been a problem over 6 years and has just went out of control killingm?

Accepted Answer

Xylocaine (lidocaine): Xylocaine (lidocaine) ointment should do it, however if you are having that much trouble you should see your doctor. This may be something else such as an anal fissure. Get it checked out.

Question 7

severe pain after my molar was extracted. pain meds don't help. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Go back to dentist: Sound like it could be a dry socket. Pain medication will not relieve the pain.  Other problems after an extraction can cause pain. Let the dentist identify what the issue is for you.  It can be another tooth, dry socket or other complication.

Question 8

in severe pain all over my body and i smoke a lil marijuana along with pain meds?

Accepted Answer

Non-specific: Do you have a question?  If you in excruciating pain this is concerning and you should go to an emergency room.

Question 9

when i have severe acid reflux, my prescription pain meds do not work. can excessive acid cause certain meds to be less potent?

Accepted Answer

Antacids: Prescription antacids may not always work.  Also, many prescription antacids don't work well as an, 'as needed' medication since they can take many hours before they start to work.  If you are on daily omeprazole, watching your eating habits, but are still getting severe reflux then see your doctor or gastroenterologist.

Question 10

severe endometriosis had 3laps now things are densely adhered. tired of pain meds what's the best way to get life back? hyster? with or wo ovaries?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal suppressive: Meds are still an option; Lupron (leuprolide) + norenthindrone for example. I would talk to your gynecologist obviously about these options if you haven't already. Physical therapy can help too. Hysterectomy is certainly the most aggressive option and most would recommend bilateral oophorectomy (removing both ovaries). If you select this option make sure that an experienced surgeon operates.

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What pain meds are there available for fibromyalgia?

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I suffer chronc fibromyalgia, tried lots of different pain meds, consultant now says nothing more can try as nothings worked,any advice please?

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What do u do when you have a fibromagylia flare up and you don't use/ pain meds?

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I have a 4 inch left ovarian blood filled cyst. confirmed by vag us. it's so painful. my ob put me on a high dose bc pill. he's helped me w// pain meds. he now wont continue to help me & refuses to do sugrey since i have fibromagylia. this ob needs to see

A member asked:

Severe pain.tests coming up.gi will only prescribe pain meds with diagnosis only. what can i say or do for him to give me something for pain?

A member asked:

What is the strongest pain meds i can take for severe hemorrhoids pain. this has been a problem over 6 years and has just went out of control killingm?

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Severe pain after my molar was extracted. pain meds don't help. what can i do?

A member asked:

In severe pain all over my body and i smoke a lil marijuana along with pain meds?

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When i have severe acid reflux, my prescription pain meds do not work. can excessive acid cause certain meds to be less potent?

A member asked:

Severe endometriosis had 3laps now things are densely adhered. tired of pain meds what's the best way to get life back? hyster? with or wo ovaries?

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