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2 weeks ago i had surgery onmy hand. i have fallen 2 times. i woke up today i hurt from head to toe. i have fibermyalgia. what can i do?

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

No simple answers: I would avoid taking any pain pills, I would look into low dose naltrexone, I would look into finding ways to improve the health of your brain. NAC 600mg bid rather cheap and might help. Clearly a comprehensive plan with a skilled practitioner in order.

Answered 12/27/2015

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