Fibromyalgia flare up HELL! Worst flare of my entire life now...

Also, while it will not elliminate all of the pain, it does act well in conjunction to other meds and may be a more specifically targeted medication.

Methadone as we all know has a tendency to strike fear into the hearts of many, especially careless doctors who didn't know anything about the med other than its pain killing properties. These doctors as a result have inadvertently killed many patents, however when prescribed by an experienced doctor it really is safe and probably the most effective medication for fibro type pain. Yes you need to have your heart checked and yes it does cause withdrawal symptoms that can last over a month if stopped abruptly, however it works and has given many who suffer from chronic pain their life back.

One last thing, I've read several studies that have come to the conclusion that more meds, especially opioids do not create for greater effectiveness, but actually the opposite. If there's just one med that helps the most, it might be in your best interest to increase the dose and drop all of the added meds, working to create a level of stability.

Regardless as to what you decide to do, I truly wish you the best of luck!
Jeff K

But usually when they taper you off Opana they will wein you off slowly & usually start you on either anothr pain med or usually they use Methadone to help with the withdrawal symptoms.
Have you tried using the Fentanyl patch?
I also noticed you were o.n Baclofen & Xanax I take both of these also. Baclofen works well for the muscle pain.
When I am really stressed I take some Xanax & either take a warm bath with Epsom salt r st go lay down in a Quite room & usually listen to some hing music.
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I am So Sorry you are in So much pain but I really stand by the Opana ER for the pain ity is the Best pa.in med for Fibromyalgia. But the key is you have to get relief.
I wish you the best.TAKE it as prescribed & you will hopefully you will get sTtome relief

tablets every 8 hours, that along with Ibuprofen which caused me to have swelling in my ankels finally using Naprosyn three times a day and the Opana helped, I am told by her to not go off Opana cold turkey, I had a horrible time with Oxycontin, it gave me the shakes and I felt like I was in a fog, I am currently down to 1 (40mg) tablet I want to be much lower than that but each time I have gone off the meds I get in such terrible pain that I can't walk, I desire to take the least that I can take and yet have control and be the best I can be. I had a horrible time with MS Contin, Fentanyl patches (not enough body fat so when they tried to increase it I could not function) and problems with many more. You know pain is something that has many effects on your body as a whole, maybe giving the Opana a bit more time (if you can't then I would have a talk with the doctor) I've had it so bad that I couldn't sleep, unable to eat, I wish I knew of a better suggestion, have you ever use Lidoderm patches, the Insurance refused even with the doctor talking with them, a box of #30 cost me $275.00 that and the Opana and the Naprosyn seemed to make a difference, I know they give them basically for pain with shingles the lidocaine numbed things enough to make a difference, you use them one patch on for 12 hours and off for 12 hours, I think you can apply up to3 of the patches , I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. just know that we are all wanting the best for you!

All I know is we can beat this and there has to eventually be better treatments or even a cure for this horrible "condition" in which most STILL do not believe is real or as it seems. Hang in there and if you HAVE to take an extra pill for the pain then you do what you gotta do Without beating Yourself up for it. You know when You Are Truly Hurting and NEED those meds thats what counts and Doesnt make You an abuser when You're honest with you. You'll be in my prayers. I hope you get better Very Soon:)