I finally got my surgery date this morning. It will be the middle of Nov. I know  I can never have motrin or naproxen again but will I still be able to take my pain meds that have tylonel in them?

 

I know from reading here that the surgery doesnt help the fibro but will it help anything? The more I read, the more scared I become about going through all of this and nothing changing. I have to lose 200lbs and I certainly hope someone here can give me good news.

Suzette

Yes, warming blankets to sooth a bit.  Although I can't have anything heavy on my body either otherwise it hurts my skin.  So I usually have a light sheet and that is it, or in a big problem, I'll use a light electric blanket.  No comforters or blankets on me because it feels like weights and just kills my skin.

I hate hurting every second of every day. NO one understands except fellow sufferers. Im on complete disability(got it for the depression). I would love to be with people again. I loved my job with the school system. 

 

What do you mean you cant take pain meds. Im up for my surgery this fall. I cant make it through another winter the way things are now. Someone please tell me we can keep taking our pain meds or I would have been dead along time ago.

 

Take care sweet girl. Sorry I vented on your post. Its my 26th wedding anniversary today and Im going to bed.

Suzette

That's so miserable! Have you tried an actual pain clinic because I found them to be far more knowledgable about pain meds than my PCP. Plus they were more willing to go with higher doses. I take 30mg of morphine 2x a day plus 20mg of cymbalta 2x a day and between the two it seems to keep things pretty tolerable. Hope you find some relief soon!

Yes, my skin always hurts too.  This gnawing, eating at my joints, is really bad when it kicks in.  Do you get any relief or does it just have to run it's course for you?