I have Norco, Opana, Xanax and Baclofen. I've taken all of them, to no avail !!
I am afraid of the Opana situation, as some of you know my history with OxyContin, my oh so lovely cold turkey withdrawal off of it, true hell on earth it was.
I've taken a hot bath, I am trying to relax, yet NOTHING, any suggestions my lovely family??
xoxo
sweet lemon
Anonymous Fibromyalgia HELL !! HELP... I am in the worst flare of my entire life now?
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LaurieShay19 Aug 2011
Oh sweets,
I'm so sorry you are having a rough go of it. I wish I had a magic bullet for you. I just don't know what to tell ya. How much Opana have you taken today? I wouldn't worry about getting hooked on it as you aren't going to be taking regularly.
I know you may not feel like it, but a short walk to stretch the muscles may help. I'll contact my sister and see what she has to say. Hang in there and I'll say a big prayer for ya.
Laurie
lcaldw719 Aug 2011
Hi Sweet Lemon:
I find when I am having a major flare up there are a couple of things I do personally. First I try to relax as much as possible, either by reading a good book, taking a relaxing bath with epsom salt which works wonders for those aching mucles of ours, and I also try to examine what it is that has my fibro flared up. Most of time I can pinpoint it. I know you know this, but stress really causes our fibro to flare up. The longer your body and your mind is under stress it has a tendency to make the fibro worse.
When I have identified the cause of my flare up I focus mentally on the situation. I know that within my self, I don't have the means to control every thing that is going on around me. So I pray. Some times the Lord calms the storm, and some times he calms the child in the storm. I hope this help and please know I am praying for you.
Take care.
Anonymous 20 Aug 2011
Lovely Icaldw7 !! Never heard that one and I love it.
Can you please oh please choose a nickname? Typing Icaldw7 is sorta umm, long or very formal, do ye have a moniker or shall I give thee a name m'self?
How about Buttercup coz of your pretty blonde hair? I love it, Buttercup, unless you object??? You must tell us what you've decided oh please Icaldw7???
lcaldw7
20 Aug 2011
I actually like the name Buttercup. :-)
LiverLips
maso4169Anonymous 19 Aug 2011
Thank you one and all !!! I just wish someone would come HERE AND PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY, Andres, you up for the job pal?? o l o !!!
Just kidding about that part... yet they put dogs down for this sh*t don't they?? GET A VET... STAT.
A~thank you, I am as ever, eternally grateful to you!!!
Lara
maso4169
19 Aug 2011
Never thank me L ... just be my pal... O L O:-)
Mary632009Anonymous 19 Aug 2011
Thanks my gurl, my sis Mary!!!
Anyone else with Fibrofrigginmyalgia have excruciating pain LATELY???
I just want to do a wee survey here! (i think the Opana may be taking effect at the mo, feeling a wee bit wonky!!! )
DzooBaby
19 Aug 2011
IDK but I've been rather achey lately but then I did just spend 3 days walking around Disneyland so??? But my neck and upper back is killing too so it may be the fibo and not just from the walking and getting banged around on rough rides. I did go for a massage and adjustment yesterday. As soon as I'm done with work I'm gonna kick back with a hot pack for a bit.
auntniknik
Mary632009
DzooBaby19 Aug 2011
Have you tried a massage? See if your hubby will be nice enough to massage out all those tight trigger spots gently or call the nearest place that offers massage. Massage can really help with the pain and stiffness. I also find getting a chiropractic adjustment sometimes helps too, especially when it is my neck and shoulders. Applying a nice hot pack works well too. I have several of these little wonders called Bed Buddies. I get them at Walgreens. They are like a white sock with a blue rope at each end. put them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes and ahhh warm moist heat! They are worth their weight in gold. they cost about 8-10 dollars around here. They really help those little tight knots to release. In a pinch you can put dry beans into a clean old white sports sock, tie the end and put it in the microwave to do basically the same thing. I cant live without them. Are you sure it is the fibro and not the RA? Are your joints hot and swollen? Poor girl. I hope you feel better soon!
Anonymous 19 Aug 2011
TY DzooBaby,
He most certainly will give me a massage, yet it will lead to... oops!
I just cant do that tonight if ye get me gurl. I do have one of those rice thangs that ye nuke for two mins, and voila moist heat, I shall try it.
And YES I do think tis the RA DzooBaby, Mary said the same thing in an email to me, you gurlz are brilliant!!!
Not doin' the RA med thang tho.
K, off I go for a massage!! YAY!
sweets
Anonymous 19 Aug 2011
Also you can warm some oil in the micro and get your hubby to give you a massage. We use to do that when I worked for a Chiro. Von
19 Aug 2011
Spoke to my sis, she rcommends the following which won't help immediately but will in the long run. Glucosamine chondroitin, magnesium, Vit B complex, and Vit C in the highest doses recommended. Glad to read that the Opana is helping. Obviously, these are all over the counter. Hope you are resting quietly soon.
Anonymous 19 Aug 2011
gots all of 'em Laur, but the glucosamine condroitin rips up me tummy, can't take it any longer!!! TY gurl, what about the Opana? And does it dry up ones gob real bad, opana I mean???
LaurieShay
19 Aug 2011
yea, increase your water intake, it will help so you don't get stopped up.
Anonymous 
msfino20 Aug 2011
Oh Poor Sweetlemon. Here you are always keeping everyone's spirits up even when you are hurting more than anyone. I applaud you for that!! Having horrible fibro myself, I can add a few more suggestions to the equation. Massage is EXCELLENT, and so is what it leads to afterwards with hubby, even if you don't feel like it. Endorphins are the best way to relieve pain, that is why some people suggested a short walk. I know when I hurt so bad, a walk is out of the question, but you could stretch too. You are way too uptight about the pain, and emotions make the pain oh so much worse!! you have to relax. I would tell you to have a glass of wine... DON"T... too much Opana. Meditation can relax you also. Taking a warm, not hot, bath, and afterwards try curling up warm in bed, and get lost in a good movie, or better, fall asleep to a boring movie. When I have bad flairs, and in answer to your question, yes, I have been flared up a lot lately, I try and sleep as much as I can.
Anonymous 20 Aug 2011
Hi Ellen,
Long time no posty posty gurl !! I am umm pretty covered in the endorphin department if ye get me on that one?
The Opana is quite scary to me, yet it really has helped tonight. I really am not stressed, I am pretty kool in that department too actually. Bit spoilt am I. Hate to admit it IN PUBLIC tho. Opana gave me a bit of a headbanger, but the spasms are better!! Go figya.
Ellen, I do take sups too. I find magnesium to be the biggest boon, how 'bout you?
Off to bed is this Irish Lass!!
Love ya too Ellen,
Lara
msfino
20 Aug 2011
Glad to hear that you are going to bed early tonight, Lara. Or is for more of those endorphins? Only partly kidding. I take major supps. Dandylion root, probiotics, magnesium, quertecin, one called sleep, with a bunch of stuff in it. I get most of my supps from SwansonVitamins.com. Cheap, cheap, cheap, after all the Dr. bills, who can afford any luxury? (except those endorphins, ey?) They are also natural, and plenty are organic. They have nutritionists on site to help you with your symptoms, though they cannot give medical advice. I pay about $100.00/month, and use their coupons every time too. But you really did sound stressed about the pain, and understandably when you hurt soooo bad, pain does stress you out. It's a never ending conundrum. If you want the entire list, send me a private Q, ok? Ellen
Anonymous 20 Aug 2011
I wish I had an answer for immediate relief but I don't. My suggestion would be to head to the ER and hopefully they can get yor pain under better control.
My long term suggestion would be to try bio feedback. It helped me with kidney stones and migraines. My bio feedback doc taught me self hypnosis and it really does work.
I'm sorry you are in so much pain right now. I wish I could help. Hang in there! -Mel
Jillynnie20 Aug 2011
My sweet Lemonhead,
I JUST got online and read your sit-che-a-shun. I am so sorry. I truly wonder if I do in fact have fibrofrigginalgia after reading some of these painful posts!! ?? What I have done with my pain regarding the epsom salts: pour in a half bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Cheap as all get out and for whatever reason, it causes the epsom to soak deeper into your muscle aches. Sounds (in your words) wackadoo, but it really works. Go figure. I am here to talk whenever you need to, although that doesn't seem to ring true now does it, seeing as I just got this? Well, I will check my emails from my phone going forward! I think, too, the lack of sleep may have triggered it? You didn't get a wink last night and from what I recall, you were making aNOTHER pot at, oh, say, 12:30am? Lemonhead, Lemonhead... *le sigh*
Anonymous 21 Aug 2011
O Jillybean, I certainly DID have a sit~chee~a~shun yesterday gurl (see my neck wiggle back n FORF??)
Tee675920 Aug 2011
Dear Lara,
Im so very sorry to learn of your pain tonite. You are truly such a cheery gal to keep everyone's spirits up whenever I come online at night. And here you are, the one truly in pain tonite. A long warm soaking bath followed by a nice massage might be the answer, but whatever you can do, I truly do hope you find relief somehow. I hate to see a Fibro sister in pain for any reason. You're in my thoughts n prayers, Lara, get well soon
In Peace,
Tee
20 Aug 2011
I'm so sorry to hear that your in so much pain!! Lately I've too had some pretty bad flair ups, but nothing as bad as what you're describing! As far as medication goes, you know that I would support methadone simply cause it hits nerve pain in a way that almost all of the other opioids don't address, the only real thing that they would do for nerve pain is make you care less about it (for most people)... But... methadone isn't anything to be messed around with either, and isn't a med that would be appropriate for a flair up, especially if your regular routine has been working! Don't know what to tell you except that I sincerely feel for you and hope that your feeling better asap!!!
Anonymous 22 Aug 2011
JK13... I've really missed you, love your incredibly informative answers my dear friend!!! Where have you been? We really could use your intellect round here ya know!!! Yet I do know thou art busy indeed.
Lara
xx
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Hi Laurie~
Thank you for your response and your support gurl !! I've taken two opana today, and I do NOT take it daily as you know I am afraid of getting addicted to it. Do you know how much is safe to take, and I beg of thee, don't tell me to take as directed!!! Can I safely take another one?? They are 15mg ER tablets.
I am loathe to admit this, but IF I could, I would DRINK MY DINNER TONIGHT!
Abject pleading apologies to all alcoholics and addict friends, no judgement, not tonight PLEASE???
I also have been eating TONS of NIGHTSHADES of late, bad bad Lara!!
I know better so perhaps I deserve what I have created? Nahhh maybe not, but I do know better!!! NO more chile peppers for this gurl.
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I thank God daily for all of my lovely friends on this fantastic site, you are all some of the most incredible, gentle, loving spirits I've not had the pleasure of meeting in the flesh!!! mary, maso, patti, von, pledge, puckie, chris, springer, jillybean, billy, sssTiger, nyla, liver lips (laughing) and oh I am forgetting sooooo many of you, sorry to those I left out of this rambling ridiculous, inane, vacuous post!!!
Lara
xoxo
Best to not take another until it has been 12 hours since your last one especially since you have already taken two today. Hang in there girly.
k ty girly.