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francesn
on 10/15/09 2:40 pm, edited 10/15/09 2:40 pm
Topic: RE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA

thanks......im not trying to be anyones pitty party i just need help ive gone so long and im tierd of the pain i guesse ill try the patch and if its no good i will have to go with oxi. thank every one who has given me advice. 

Hislady
on 10/15/09 2:23 pm - Vancouver, WA
Topic: RE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA

You might try the oxis, I took them before the morphine and they really helped me. I only changed because we were having trouble getting the oxis for awhile. They never made me loopy like the pot did. I also used a fentenyl patch when my hip was bad before they did a replacement on it (I was grinding bone on bone) it was amazing.Completely took the pain away and believe me it was severe. Good luck, I sure hope they can find something to help you we all know how painful it can be!

francesn
on 10/15/09 11:28 am
Topic: RE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA
actually i never heard of the patch for fibromyalgia but my aunt has fibro> and rheumatoid arthritis also., it did not work for her but i think ill ask my doctor if i can give it a try i thought she used it for something Else,  i have been on many narcotic as well as anti-depressants but they just dose not help my sister keeps telling me to get "oxi" but i think that's worse than medical MJ well thank you for your advice I'm gonna talk to the doctors since i have to go back tomorrow.
Kristy
on 10/15/09 9:28 am - ID
Topic: RE: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
I don't really eat much bread, but the next time I do, i will pay attention.  thanks
Kristy
on 10/15/09 8:53 am - ID
Topic: RE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Have you tried the Fentanyl patch?  I really function better with it.  I also use Norco as a breakthough med.  This combo together;  I can hardly tell I have Fibro, aside from the fatigue.  If I put my patch on when I am supposed to, it's fine.  Sometimes the patch is forgotten about until the end of the third day, then I remember to change it.  If you haven't been on a narcotic med, they will start you off on a very low dose then bump you up.  I am in a pain clinic and I thought I had tried everything too.  You might need a combo of meds, including narcotics.  That seems to be the best med, but forget the "medical pot".  I can function on my meds, I don't think the other choice is a good option.  Tell your doctor, tell him, don't ask to try the Fentanyl patch.  It isn't morphine.  Fentanyl is a pain med all in it's own.  Hope this helps.  Kristy
francesn
on 10/15/09 6:10 am
Topic: RE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS. ALTHOUGH I ACTUALLY HAVE TRIED LYRICA , I THINK I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT  IVE HAD FIBROMYALGIA SINCE I WAS 10 I'M 31 NOW SO I HAVE BEEN THROUGH  LOTS I MEAN LOTS OF MEDS. THE RHEUMATOLOGIST EVEN HAD ME IN A SPECIAL FIBROMYALGIA CLINIC, I DO PHYSICAL THERAPY 2-3 x A WEEK AND I JUST FEEL WORSE AND OF ALL THINGS IM ALLERGIC TO MORPHINE, I CANT TAKE ANYTHING IN THE NAPROSYN FAMILY  BECAUSE OF MY HEART SO I AM JUST STUCK . I REMEMBER EVEN HAVING ELECTRIC WAVE THERAPY AT KAISER THAT DID NOT HELP, WELL   I HOPE THE DOC. CAN FIND SOMETHING THAT WILL ACTUALLY WORK. 

                                                                        THANKS.
Hislady
on 10/15/09 5:32 am - Vancouver, WA
Topic: RE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Ok I'm outing myself abit here but way back in the olden hippie days I did indeed partake of the "herb". I would never want to feel that wasted and try to take care of kids. You can't think straight and driving is out of the question. I find it hard to believe all options have been exhausted. Have you tried Lyrica, Cymbalta or Savella? They are just the new drugs but there are hundreds of other pain options besides marijuana. I take morphine and cymbalta myself and the first few days I was a little "drifty" feeling but I soon got accostomed to it and now I have no problem functioning with it, I even drive with no problems. Myself I would suggest seeing a pain specialist before resorting to pot. Personally I would never resort to using it no matter what because yes you'll probably be stoned all day and not be able function at your best. It does indeed set a bad example for the kids too. This is just my personal opinion but I really would investigate other options and other docs that are more familiar with treating fibro like the pain spec. or a rheumatologist because most PCPs aren't very good at treating it. Best of luck to you!
francesn
on 10/15/09 3:56 am, edited 10/15/09 4:00 am
Topic: MEDICAL MARIJUANA
I DON'T LIKE TO FILL HIGH OFF OF ANY REGIMEN SO I AM KINDA SCARRED THAT I WONT BE ABLE TO FUNCTION, II HAVE FOUR GIRLS THAT I NEED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL 13 AND UNDER AND I DON'T WANT THEM TO THINK IT IS OKAY TO SMOKE POT BUT I HAVE TRIED ALL SORTS OF MEDICATIONS   AND NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP THIS IS A TOPIC I TRIED TO STAY AWAY FROM BUT MY DOCTOR SAY'S THAT I HAVE  EXOSTED ALL  OTHER OPTIONS  WHAT SHOULD I DO/ WILL I BE STONED ALL DAY ? WILL I FUNCTION WELL?
Kristy
on 10/15/09 1:35 am - ID
Topic: RE: fibro interfering

I experience Fibro as well.  I control my pain pretty well with the Fentanyl patch and Norco as a break through med. I myself had RNY almost 4 yrs ago and lost 90 lbs.  I have maintained my weight at 136-138 lbs.  I am not sure what order to say these in and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but I don't know how to say it.  I apologize if I offend anyone.  But, the weight loss surgery is only a tool.  So with that being said, the weight won't stay off if you (people in general, going through this) don't get the problem fixed in your head, emotionally.  Eating for emotional reasons should have been cut pre op.  That is so important.  So, if you eat for comfort, please go see a therapist, counselor, psychologist (can't give meds), psychiatrist (can give meds) anyone that can help one with this issue.  It is so important to fix this problem first. No eating, you can feel better about yourself, which will give you the motivation to loss the weight again, (back to basics), less Fibro pain.  You will find that you don't have pain as bad from your Fibro, cuz stress causes it to flare up.  I understand the chain of events happening here.  Although I can't understand how a person with a small stomach can gain weight without having a lot of pain or discomfort in your pouch, or throwing up because it is too full.  Is it overeating that causes the weight gain or your choice of food? Again, I can't put them in order, but I see what needs to be fixed first.  Take care of emotional eating, gain confidence, want to loss weight again, start exercising, Fibro gets better with meds and then you are on your way to a successful weight loss as you have planned all along.  But please don't let the tie with food sabatage your weight loss.  This surgery is a tool and unfortunatly it doesn't fix the emotional issues.    You won't excercise if you hurt, or if you are depressed.  I hope I was able to shed some light on the situation.  Like I said, I don't know what order to put these in, but I think you can see where I am going with this.  I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings here, I love this forum.  But honesty will be the first door to open.  You have to be honest with yourself, and figure out why you are where you are today with your wls, excercising, and Fibro.  My prayers are with all of my fibro friends.  I only mean well by this email.  Kristy

txbabe1964
on 10/14/09 12:07 pm
Topic: RE: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
 First post in a while. Do you notice if you eat any bread of any type that your IBS is worse???
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