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LaurenG

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17. Good because unless someone has had a chronic pain problem

Reply to EEO (Reply #7)

Sun May 18, 2014, 02:32 PM

May 2014

Last edited Sun May 18, 2014, 07:11 PM - Edit history (1)

most really don't get it. I had a flare up last night that I thought would do me in. I get it, and hopefully you'll get some relief very soon.

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Living in Chronic Pain and Seeking Advice [View all] EEO May 2014 OP

There is an antidepressant that can help with fibro LaurenG May 2014 #1

I am in between insurance carriers right now... EEO May 2014 #7

Good because unless someone has had a chronic pain problem LaurenG May 2014 #17

So sorry for what you are going through mcar May 2014 #2

I have researched so much and am still seeking answers. EEO May 2014 #8

I don't have it EEO but a friend does. riderinthestorm May 2014 #3

I love my hamburgers and junk food... EEO May 2014 #9

At friend had chronic severe pain elfin May 2014 #4

It's funny you mentioned gluten free. EEO May 2014 #10

Be sure to visit the Chronic conditions discussion page NightWatcher May 2014 #5

I'll be sure to head over there. EEO May 2014 #11

I'm so sorry about your pain. I DO think gluten vanlassie May 2014 #6

I have recently adopted that exact plan. EEO May 2014 #12

Let us know if it helps. vanlassie May 2014 #13

as an adjunct to what has been discussed you could learn some self hypnosis. mucifer May 2014 #14

How would I go about that? EEO May 2014 #21

Hypnotherapists can teach it. It probably would help along with the proper medication or diet. mucifer May 2014 #24

sorry warrior1 May 2014 #15

Have you tried going to a Pain Clinic? undeterred May 2014 #16

I second the advice to try acupuncture and/or massage - it really works for one of my daughters - hedgehog May 2014 #20

I have not. EEO May 2014 #22

Here are some things you can try. Avalux May 2014 #18

Take a trusted advocate with you Sweet Freedom May 2014 #19

Excellent idea. I always forget something and often bring a small notebook with me. EEO May 2014 #27

{{{Hugs}}} shenmue May 2014 #23

I have been PasadenaTrudy May 2014 #25

Cymbalta worked a little for the pain, but I had some serious side effects. EEO May 2014 #28

I do take prescription meds but there are a few other things that help me a LOT Lucinda May 2014 #26

I will look into these. EEO May 2014 #29

At least you could eliminate the Vit D as a possibility Lucinda May 2014 #31

not a garbage diagnosis KT2000 May 2014 #30

Predisone can work for Fibromyalgia SleeplessinSoCal May 2014 #32

Prednisone is my favorite drug. hunter May 2014 #33

I think you need a proper diagnosis... one_voice May 2014 #34

Go surfing! panader0 May 2014 #35

Have you been checked for Lyme disease? even chronic Lyme disease... nenagh May 2014 #36

Just about every nurse practitioner says they think it is Lyme EEO May 2014 #37