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Savella
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

It seems to be a common theme that most of us with fibromyalgia, haven't heard of, savella. I will ask my Dr about it. Does anyone know if it has a side effect of dry mouth?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I was on a medication that dried my mouth I could not even swallow food unless I took water. While my gums were fine my teeth just got so bad. Well after broken teeth and the rest the 7 teeth I have… read more

I Have Multiple Implants And Severe Pain In Them All Is It Likely That I Have Developed Arthritis Or Something Around Them?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

Severe pain

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thank you 🙏🇺🇸

Where Can I Go To Get Hydrocone Prescribed For Me?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

The doctors that diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia will only give me Gabapentin...which makes me very sleepy. They say they don't care if Hydrocodone helps or not, they wont prescribe it. I am miserable every day. I get lightening pains through out my body all day. I also have a hard time with my legs. I take one Hydrocodone for the whole day and it works. I realized it worked for me when I had some dental work done and was prescribed Hyrocodone. I felt like a million bucks after I took just… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

If it works u have to find a pain dr..that will prescribe it.

And Now A Question! Comments, Please, On Pregabalin (Lyrica) For Fibro, Neuropathy, And Chronic Pain. I’m Just Starting…thanks!
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

hi im so pleased youve both sorted out with pregablin. im on gaperpenton i neeed dose to go higher for me to get any results. /

Can Someone Please Describe The Difference Between FMS Fatigue And ME/CFS Fatigue? I'm Pretty Sure I Have The Latter
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Unfortunately it can be. Our brains can work out emotional trauma and distress in strange ways. The newest pain science models are called BPS models...For Biopsychosocial...part biomechanics, part our… read more

Are You Concerned About Losing Your Medications Or Have You Already Lost Them?
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Is anyone staying abreast of this whole #opioidscrisis #opioidepidemic #dea #Kolondny going on?
And, are you concerned about losing your medications or have you already lost them?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hello Everyone, If they do not give pain meds, the next step is STERIODS
PAIN Mgr has given me a morphine pump implant and that has saved me more times than you can imagine!! I also take Dilaudidread more

Does Anyone Else Suffer Weight Issues Due To Medication?
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Hi, I have been on Lyrica for about 6 months and have put on about 12 kgs. The problem is it is mostly around my middle section and added to the chronic pain it is getting me down. Has anyone else experienced weight gain while on Lyrica and how do you combat it. Really need to be able to lose some of this weight as the extra kgs are making my back pain worse.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Unfortunately.LYRICA. Does put a lot of weight on but what. Can dyou do. I wasn’t told and have now in the 116 yrs in it have got up 2 dress sizes. Due to it but there’s nothing else they can give… read more

Does Anyone Here Know If Morphine Can Cause A Vasculitis/vasculopathy Outbreak?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

2x now, I have gotten a severe case of vasculitis. The second time, the on call doctor called it vasculopathy.
I know that stress can trigger a flare, but what is the underlying cause?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I can't get into the tub but I fill a small tub or large bowl with warm water and Epson salts and use a soft cloth to try to place on the most painful part. It's not a soak but it's helped quite a… read more

Does Anyone Else Suffer From Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Pain In Their Feet? What Treatments Do You Use To Handle The Pain?
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I am a Type 2 Diabetic, on Insulin, Metformin, and Trulicity, as well as Gabapentin for my peripheral neuropathy in my Feet. I'm finding that it appears Gabapentin is beginning to not work. I have already been on Lyrica and Cymbalta. Does anyone else suffer with the pains associated with peripheral
neuropathy in their Feet due to Diabetes ?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I tried Lyrica and Cymbalta as well without any help. I have found that my weekly Lidocaine injections and bi-monthly infusion has helped a lot but it took a couple of months to really notice the… read more

Weight Gain And Constipation Issues From Meds For Severe Ddd And Fibromyalgia And Osteoarthritis
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

I am taking 4.5 mg of hydromorph contin twice a day .I take 1mg hydromorphone twice a day for break thru pain and 60mg of Cymbalta once a day and baclofen 30 mg 2 or 3 times a day . I keep gaining weight and constipation is a huge issue need some guidance here !!!
I am 51 years old and feeling worse about myself than I ever have because of the pain mobility issues and weight

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have a lot of the same issues that you have. I have DDD, RA, Spinal Stenosis, spondylolisthesis, cervical spondylosis, synovitis, (all those are diseases of my spine) Osteoarthritis, Osteopenia… read more