Fibromyalgia and Me
Hello,
Since I was last on, I lost my health insurance through Kaiser, but I was approved for Medicaid for the disabled. I am so glad that came through. Didn't know what I was going to do. The only problem is they are not authorizing my Ambien for aleep. They have a preferred drug list which in the last year has been cut drastically. I have to try Sonata first, and I have already tried it in the past and it didn't wotk. It is not prescribed for persons who wake up during the night, which I do. So even though it isn't even prescribed for my problem, I have to try it first. I dropped my script off at Wal-Mart 9 days ago, and they still didn't have it taken care of. I am def. going to go to another Pharmact after this. They never get them right. Sometimes they don't have enough meds on hand, or it isn't ready and it takes 2-3 trips to get it, not worth this gas money. So I am going elsewhere. So tonight I will be sleepless, tossing in my bed, UGH, I really hate that feeling.
My Mom and her gentleman friend are back to normal now, so that is a relief.
I enjoy a message board for Fibro very much, and go to it many times a month. I have started going to Doctors under the Medicaid, and hope to get my sinus surgery, carpel tunnel surgery, and back to pool walking. I got my knees checked and it seems to be an irritation behind the knee cap, so physical therapy is prescribed. I know that the extra weight I carry doesn't help, and the Doctor was glad I recognized that. He said that people much heavier than me swore it had no impact. Well, it would only make sense that the more weight you put on your joints, the more they will be stressed. He said I could take Nsaids, but they tear up my stomach so, I prefer ice, etc...
My new Doctor said he would not prescribe narcotics for chronic pain, I was like, " I didn't ask you for them!"..but it is because everyone thinks that's how addicts are created which is very far from the truth. It has been proven, that very few persons with chronic pain mis-use their medication. It really makes it hard for those who need it. He is keeping me on the Ultram which is fine, that's what I wanted. If he had said no to that, I would have left and found another Doctor. And in the future, if he won't I will go elsewhere. It is the only med I have found to help with my pain, others are different. Not all meds work for everyone. I also am going to a new Rheumotologist, so I am hoping they are familiar and a believer with Fibro.
I still have the headaches, but I found that Klonipin helps some with that , but not with the migraines. I am going to ask also about Botox injections for headaches, I have read where it has helped some.
Well, I guess those are the basics for now, be back soon,
Thanks for stopping by..
Just Me....
Since I was last on, I lost my health insurance through Kaiser, but I was approved for Medicaid for the disabled. I am so glad that came through. Didn't know what I was going to do. The only problem is they are not authorizing my Ambien for aleep. They have a preferred drug list which in the last year has been cut drastically. I have to try Sonata first, and I have already tried it in the past and it didn't wotk. It is not prescribed for persons who wake up during the night, which I do. So even though it isn't even prescribed for my problem, I have to try it first. I dropped my script off at Wal-Mart 9 days ago, and they still didn't have it taken care of. I am def. going to go to another Pharmact after this. They never get them right. Sometimes they don't have enough meds on hand, or it isn't ready and it takes 2-3 trips to get it, not worth this gas money. So I am going elsewhere. So tonight I will be sleepless, tossing in my bed, UGH, I really hate that feeling.
My Mom and her gentleman friend are back to normal now, so that is a relief.
I enjoy a message board for Fibro very much, and go to it many times a month. I have started going to Doctors under the Medicaid, and hope to get my sinus surgery, carpel tunnel surgery, and back to pool walking. I got my knees checked and it seems to be an irritation behind the knee cap, so physical therapy is prescribed. I know that the extra weight I carry doesn't help, and the Doctor was glad I recognized that. He said that people much heavier than me swore it had no impact. Well, it would only make sense that the more weight you put on your joints, the more they will be stressed. He said I could take Nsaids, but they tear up my stomach so, I prefer ice, etc...
My new Doctor said he would not prescribe narcotics for chronic pain, I was like, " I didn't ask you for them!"..but it is because everyone thinks that's how addicts are created which is very far from the truth. It has been proven, that very few persons with chronic pain mis-use their medication. It really makes it hard for those who need it. He is keeping me on the Ultram which is fine, that's what I wanted. If he had said no to that, I would have left and found another Doctor. And in the future, if he won't I will go elsewhere. It is the only med I have found to help with my pain, others are different. Not all meds work for everyone. I also am going to a new Rheumotologist, so I am hoping they are familiar and a believer with Fibro.
I still have the headaches, but I found that Klonipin helps some with that , but not with the migraines. I am going to ask also about Botox injections for headaches, I have read where it has helped some.
Well, I guess those are the basics for now, be back soon,
Thanks for stopping by..
Just Me....
posted by wildblue01 @ 3:42 PM
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At 4:08 PM,
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At 7:41 PM,
wildblue01 said…
Hello Dee, I have left a comment in my regular blog if you would like to stop in and read it,
Thanks so much for visiting my blog !!!
Just Me...
At 4:05 PM,
Anonymous said…
I am glad to hear you got medicaid as you lost your health insurance. I hope Klonopin works out great for you and your headaches stop.
At 2:52 PM,
Anonymous said…
Here's helpful information for all fibromyalgia sufferers.
Fibromyalgia is a condition where you feel chronic pain in certain parts of your body; it is a muscular pain especially around the joints. There can also be centralized pain felt in the spinal chord, brain, neck shoulders etc. People with fibromyalgia generally complain of pain in the joints, but it actually is the muscles and the tendons around it that cause the pain, it can be excruciating sometimes and can be a continuous throbbing pain. People suffering from Fibromyalgia also show symptoms of depression, sleeplessness, irritable bowel syndrome, stress and many others, which are caused due to the pain.
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We must also be responsible and aware to the things to gain and cope up with this kind of illness. Eating nutritious food with regular exercise would be result to a better life. Here's Basic Tips in Coping Fibromyalgia.
If we say Fibromyalgia Diet, there is no specific recommended diet for fibromyalgia. But a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals can certainly help in coping with the illness. Magnesium rich vegetables are recommended for patient's suffering from fibromyalgia. Here's some information for you to help in Fibromyalgia Diet.
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