I have been on narcotic meds for 6 years now and I do not know what to do at this point. I am constantly exceeding the 6 tabs a day my doctor wants me to take, but I am in Mid-Ontario and we currently have snowfall of about 3' new and up to 4' of old. Everything takes longer as my lega, arms and brain have problems. I have Myelitis Encephalitis, Fibromyalgia, and Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance Syndrome.
I know I would do much better in a warmer climate, but my retired parents live here and they come into this a lot. I need their financial help and they do better if they can see me and know I'm coping. It's a catch 22.
My M.D. does not want me on Endo any more because of the breakthrough pain. She is talking about using Lyrica.
1. Has anyone had success with Lyrica for horrendous pain from ears down to soles of feet?
2. How did you manage with getting off Endo permanent;y? I am worried that I might have psychological ties which I will have to address but I don't want to do detox where I live because it's so 'street drug' oriented that I don't think it would fit my needs. I'm much older than the group (I went once before to discuss disability issues but it was all about rehab). I want to meet with people over 40 who are in this position.
One really strong feeling I sometimes have and I get angry is that I will always have pain, but people are so worried about me getting addicted! I actually don't care if I get addicted because the pain meds allow me to do more. If I am sitting or laying around doing nothing because I'm in so much pain, then what is my life worth?
I know I would do much better in a warmer climate, but my retired parents live here and they come into this a lot. I need their financial help and they do better if they can see me and know I'm coping. It's a catch 22.
My M.D. does not want me on Endo any more because of the breakthrough pain. She is talking about using Lyrica.
1. Has anyone had success with Lyrica for horrendous pain from ears down to soles of feet?
2. How did you manage with getting off Endo permanent;y? I am worried that I might have psychological ties which I will have to address but I don't want to do detox where I live because it's so 'street drug' oriented that I don't think it would fit my needs. I'm much older than the group (I went once before to discuss disability issues but it was all about rehab). I want to meet with people over 40 who are in this position.
One really strong feeling I sometimes have and I get angry is that I will always have pain, but people are so worried about me getting addicted! I actually don't care if I get addicted because the pain meds allow me to do more. If I am sitting or laying around doing nothing because I'm in so much pain, then what is my life worth?