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02/21/2008 08:53
TeainTN
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 oh i wish I had some narcotics to take. sorry ya'll are in so much pain and discomfort I'm right there with you. hot baths help some but they zap my energy, what little I have.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel -- but it's a train about to run over you.
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02/21/2008 09:33
desertmom54
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 Its usualy when I get up first thing in the morning Im at a ten and then I have to hit the percocets or morphine. Last night I was up most of the night , I hate when I cant get the quality of sleep I need. I dont sleep in the bed I just cant it hurts to much and I cant afford a new bed right now. so I either lay on the couch or the recliner and none of them are very comfortable. Most times I wish I had never got started on the narcotics because Now I dont think I could ever get off of them with out going threw withdrawl and I hate that..
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02/21/2008 15:33
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 I do the cocoon on the couch thing too. I figure if I watch tv long enough I should feel better thank god for OnDemand. It doesnt work but everyone knows not to bug me then because Im not really a tv person LOL
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02/21/2008 15:59
Cathy0402
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 desertmom i am with ya i started too and now i am depentent on the pain drugs listen i foung something that works and i am sticking with it i too will have to go threw a hard time stopping too but i am not ready to stop as long as i have pain i will take my meds
cathryn
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02/22/2008 06:12
garedneck
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 Sorry you are hurting, hope you feel better soon.The hot baths just before bed works good for the stress and musles.I take my meds just before soaking and it helps some.
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02/22/2008 06:45
grannytaz
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 Ladies, I know just how you feel. Today my level is 10 and it hasn't been that bad in a long time. I take Neurontin and it helps some and I have a few side effects from it, mainly swelling and forgetting how to spell. I wish I could take Lyrica but the side effects were worse. I hope to get another hot tub by spring. I sold my lake house three years ago and the hot tub also went. I would love it today, it's snowing. There's nothing better but I wish this pain would ease up a bit, so I could at least work. Hi to all of my buddies and welcome to the newbies. GTaz
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02/22/2008 08:36
mamanordy
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 I am with you, Grannytaz. My pain is off the charts today, I think the weather has something to do with it, it is bitter cold and we had an ice storm and snow storm.

Debbi
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02/27/2008 15:58
Garry
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 Hey I am new here....and a Man OMG (please no bashing) I feel your pain literally!!! I am an accountant...I sit at the computer all day - in so much pain I want to cry. My physical therapist was the one who first mentioned Fibro...she noticed that all my trigger points were tender. My osteopath put me on Lyrica 75mg twice a day...it really helps with the morning stiffness. But man does my neck hurt from sitting at the computer all day. My rice bag is my best friend. Five years ago I could run 10 miles a day....now I can barely get out of bed.
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02/27/2008 16:14
Fletch2ya
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 Hey Garry....its great having another guy here.....

I understand the rice bag...I have one...... made it out of a tube sock....works great......

I also use to run,....love to run.....my son and I would put in 5 to 8 a day...and then go for the marathons.... also us to ride my horse endurance...... now.... just lucky to walk to the barn, and then even luckery to ride her......... Anyway welcome to the group....

You will find a lot of very special people here.....

Craig
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02/29/2008 10:20
Smiley
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 I never heard of using rice. I have heard of cherry pits, or beans. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the information Gary.

Cindy
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