coolmamma
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I am certainly no expert when it comes to asking for meds without sounding like a junkie. I just started at the pain clinic a few months ago. At my first visit, I was just honest with the doc...that I am looking for the best combo of meds for me that will give me the best quality of life. I told her that I need her to be a member of my team to help me find what I am looking for. I find that I know my story and the many diff meds I have tried a lot better than her. She has it all on paper (thanks to me) but if we work together as a team, I think we will both feel less frustrated. I am learning that it takes another whole level of vulnerability on my part to share my fears, frustrations, side effects, etc. For example, while Cymbalta was helping my mood & a little with my pain, it had other side effects with my emotions & desire that were not acceptable to me. So, we had to discuss whether or not the benefits outweighed the consequences. We decided it didn't, so I am tapering off of it and we will try something different. I hope this all makes sense. I feel like I have written a book so will stop here for now. If anyone wants more input/info from me, you can pm me anytime. Best wishes for a lesser pain day! |
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Yes, I will take a pump!! Yesterday I had a terrible pain day. Esp in my arms, hands and wrists all the way up to my shoulder and neck. I took a Percocet last night and I had a heating pad on my all night. In fact at one point I woke up and my dear sweet hubby was holding the heating pad on me so it wouldnt fall off. He knew I was in serious pain because I was moaning and groaning all night, he said.
