ALCSS2008
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Cori, I actually got in trouble from my pain clinic for not taking my pain medication enough. I told them how much pain I had been having and they asked me how much I was taking my pain medication and I told them only when I couldn't stand the pain anymore. I think I had a mental block because I am a nurse and I thought I should stick it out as long as I could. Also, it limits my ability to do the things I need to do for my family. Recently, I have been taking it more often and my pain is better under control. I too take cymbalta and lyrica in the morning, but I also tend to need something for pain around lunch time. Everyone is right, it is better if you stay ahead of the pain. The only problem is with fibro, you would be taking pain medication around the clock so you have to be ready for the side effects of being sleepy, constipation to name a few. That said. please don't be afraid to use your pain meds when needed. That is what they are there for. I struggle with this too at times. ccc |
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I am in allot of pain tonight and kind of irritable. I took a pill tonight but of course it's not working because I waited to long. I will make it just fine, but I wish I could just relax and feel good for once. This is so hard living like this everyday. I know tomorrow is a new day and hopefully it will be better. 
I hope everyone's day was good. I wish you all were here with me to comfort me while I whine. I am trying to get better about it and be more positive but we all have our moments. Thanks for listening. oh I bumped up my appointment to Friday so I only have to wait til then hopefully then I can take my meds as needed instead of just when it is horribly bad like now. 
