DragracerNpain
07-09-2003, 03:02 AM
Some of you may remember me from previous posts that I posted back 1+ month ago. My PC has been down for 4 weeks.
In this past month, I have now developed the same symptoms as those of you suffering from FMS.
I am a 33 year old male and have been suffering from severe back pain for about 6 years now and have not worked since August of 2002. I have been diagnosed with Degenerating Disc Disease and Spondililothesis. I have been to 19 differant doctors ranging from Phsycos, to Sports Medicine, to Family Practice, Chiroprators, Neurosurgeon, Musculerskeletor Specialists, Physical Therapists, Water Therapists, Pain Managment, and now have een going to a very good Pain Doctor since September of 2002.
I was started out on 2-10mg Methadone a day until a couple of months ago, where my dosage was increased to Methadone 10mg 3x a day.
I have tried all of the stupid (Did Not Work) Drugs and have had 4 Epidurals. I have tried Elavil (Amitriptylene), Lexapro, and Topomax along with the Methadone and also use Lidoderm Patches.
Now my pain has spread all over my body. I had these symptoms in the past, but always overcame it within a couple of days, but never overcame the back pain. I have pain that has spread everywhere. My neck, shoulders, back, and legs hurt constantly. I have not really developed the (Fibro Fog), but I can't do anything at all because of the pain. I stay in the bed 24 & 7. I have lost my appetite and can barely stand to stand up long enough to take a shower or walk to the kitchen to eat. I just stay in bed and watch TV. I have been having problems sleeping for the past week.
My mother was diagnosed with FMS a couple of months ago, but she doesn't have near the pain and no fatigue at all. She also found out that she has a ruptured disc in her neck, which may be most of her problem, but me, I don't know. I have no motive to ever do anything at all. I would rather be dead, but I promised God that I would never take my life. I was very suicidal right before I got on the Methadone, but have not felt that way, although I do get depressed at times.
Could I have FMS or Biofacial Syndrome or what ? Doctors have pressed on pressure points in the past, but I really don't know how bad it was suppose to hurt. I always told the Docs that it felt kind of good to press on these points, like a massage. It was tender feeling, but not real painful.
I have to go to my Pain Doc this Friday for my monthly prescriptions. Should I ask about trying the Durogesesic Patches or uping my Methadone dosage again or what ? What about trying Soma for bedrest ?
I don't know what to do. I feel like my life is a dead end. I use to race cars religously, but this year, I have lost all interest in everything. I have kept my Faith in God, but that's about all I have faith in.
I would really appreciate any advice.
God Bless !
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DragracerNpain
Pain suxx !
In this past month, I have now developed the same symptoms as those of you suffering from FMS.
I am a 33 year old male and have been suffering from severe back pain for about 6 years now and have not worked since August of 2002. I have been diagnosed with Degenerating Disc Disease and Spondililothesis. I have been to 19 differant doctors ranging from Phsycos, to Sports Medicine, to Family Practice, Chiroprators, Neurosurgeon, Musculerskeletor Specialists, Physical Therapists, Water Therapists, Pain Managment, and now have een going to a very good Pain Doctor since September of 2002.
I was started out on 2-10mg Methadone a day until a couple of months ago, where my dosage was increased to Methadone 10mg 3x a day.
I have tried all of the stupid (Did Not Work) Drugs and have had 4 Epidurals. I have tried Elavil (Amitriptylene), Lexapro, and Topomax along with the Methadone and also use Lidoderm Patches.
Now my pain has spread all over my body. I had these symptoms in the past, but always overcame it within a couple of days, but never overcame the back pain. I have pain that has spread everywhere. My neck, shoulders, back, and legs hurt constantly. I have not really developed the (Fibro Fog), but I can't do anything at all because of the pain. I stay in the bed 24 & 7. I have lost my appetite and can barely stand to stand up long enough to take a shower or walk to the kitchen to eat. I just stay in bed and watch TV. I have been having problems sleeping for the past week.
My mother was diagnosed with FMS a couple of months ago, but she doesn't have near the pain and no fatigue at all. She also found out that she has a ruptured disc in her neck, which may be most of her problem, but me, I don't know. I have no motive to ever do anything at all. I would rather be dead, but I promised God that I would never take my life. I was very suicidal right before I got on the Methadone, but have not felt that way, although I do get depressed at times.
Could I have FMS or Biofacial Syndrome or what ? Doctors have pressed on pressure points in the past, but I really don't know how bad it was suppose to hurt. I always told the Docs that it felt kind of good to press on these points, like a massage. It was tender feeling, but not real painful.
I have to go to my Pain Doc this Friday for my monthly prescriptions. Should I ask about trying the Durogesesic Patches or uping my Methadone dosage again or what ? What about trying Soma for bedrest ?
I don't know what to do. I feel like my life is a dead end. I use to race cars religously, but this year, I have lost all interest in everything. I have kept my Faith in God, but that's about all I have faith in.
I would really appreciate any advice.
God Bless !
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DragracerNpain
Pain suxx !
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HockeyCrystal
07-09-2003, 08:16 AM
I feel very bad for you, and I wish I could give you more information..In fact, the other day when I was at the doctor, I asked him, in fact, if I could be burdened by Fibromyalgia. He told me that I had a lot of charachteristics of it, but I had enough to deal with without having the name Fibromyalgia to hang over me. He said I very well could have it, but he doesn't like to diagnose that...He said I may or may not have it, but he thinks I have a lot of other reasons to blame all my pain on. I think I have it, since I do happen to have some unexplained pain in certain areas which I've noticed are in some places the *same* as the fibromyalgia points. I'm so sorry that you are in so much pain, and all you can do is lie in bed. I have had days like that, but I couldn't imagine spending a lot of days like that... In fact the past month or so, a lot of days I can't do much other than just rest...If I go to the store or even just drive across town I feel like I'm going to die from the excrutiating pain.. I thought I was doing decent the other day and tried to go swimming...I regret it still today..I'm in so much pain still now... I wish I could give you more info, and help you some more, but the best thing I can say is to ask your doctor if it's possible for you to have it..and hopefully your doc will give you a little more of an answer than what I got from mine.... God bless, and I'll pray for you to get some relief and answers. Have a good day, drag.
Sorry I couldn't be more help, I just thought I would let you know what I did know...Perhaps the other people here could help you a little better. Again, God bless you, and good luck.
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Sorry I couldn't be more help, I just thought I would let you know what I did know...Perhaps the other people here could help you a little better. Again, God bless you, and good luck.
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1percenter
07-09-2003, 04:59 PM
Hay Racer,
Just a note to let you know that you are not alone.
From my bed [witch i spend alot of time in ] I can see my car collection rotting away.I used to race and build cars, among other things, but now I can't seem to do much.
When the depresstion hits the fan drop me a note I may understand.
noj
Just a note to let you know that you are not alone.
From my bed [witch i spend alot of time in ] I can see my car collection rotting away.I used to race and build cars, among other things, but now I can't seem to do much.
When the depresstion hits the fan drop me a note I may understand.
noj
bonnie11
07-11-2003, 05:49 AM
Dear Racer,
I was diagnosed with Fibro about a year and a half ago. It's been tough, but I get by. I'm brand new on this forum, and haven't even looked yet, but there is a separate area for Fibromyalgia. Maybe you should see what's over there -- I know I'm going to.
Before my FMS diagnosis, I had serious back problems, and RA (and a couple other things on my laundry list), so I've been a chronic pain patient for about 8 years now. One of the things my Rheumy stresses the most is exercise. And it's a drag, because, how can you exercise when you're always so tired and hurt so much, right? But, since I stopped working a couple of years ago (not on disability, yet) I decided to go back and finish my degree, which I'd never done. So I go to school full-time. I'm registered with the university's disabled students' program, so that helps, but it's still REALLY difficult to get through the day sometimes. The "fibro fog" makes it even more difficult, but I DO think I'd be ready to do myself in, if I didn't get out of the house and think and walk a little bit on a regular basis. I take pain meds, too, but staying minimally active is key for me. I hope this helps a little. I'm going to visit the Fibromyalgia section now, and see what they have to say. Maybe I'll see you over there.
Bonnie
I was diagnosed with Fibro about a year and a half ago. It's been tough, but I get by. I'm brand new on this forum, and haven't even looked yet, but there is a separate area for Fibromyalgia. Maybe you should see what's over there -- I know I'm going to.
Before my FMS diagnosis, I had serious back problems, and RA (and a couple other things on my laundry list), so I've been a chronic pain patient for about 8 years now. One of the things my Rheumy stresses the most is exercise. And it's a drag, because, how can you exercise when you're always so tired and hurt so much, right? But, since I stopped working a couple of years ago (not on disability, yet) I decided to go back and finish my degree, which I'd never done. So I go to school full-time. I'm registered with the university's disabled students' program, so that helps, but it's still REALLY difficult to get through the day sometimes. The "fibro fog" makes it even more difficult, but I DO think I'd be ready to do myself in, if I didn't get out of the house and think and walk a little bit on a regular basis. I take pain meds, too, but staying minimally active is key for me. I hope this helps a little. I'm going to visit the Fibromyalgia section now, and see what they have to say. Maybe I'll see you over there.
Bonnie
DragracerNpain
07-11-2003, 10:50 AM
Hockey Crystal, 1percenter, and Bonnie,
I'm so sorry that it took so long to get back and Thank each one of you for your replies, but I was hurting so bad yesterday that I just couldn't get myself out of bed and sit at the computer.
I feel like I am really blessed to have someone like you all to be able to talk to when times are tough. I hope that one day I can help to shed a little faith on you all as you have done me. There has got to be a reason that God has cursed us with this pain. I know that since last year when my pain got sooo bad, I have built a stronger faith in God and I talk more openly about him and I also pray a lot more, even if it is to thank God for what I have and to ask God to help me get thru all of this pain and shed some light on my life sometime.
I know that I have been blessed with a wonderful, loving, caring mother that has helped me with my bills and continued to keep a roof over my head. My dad is not that understanding, but he still never ask for anything in return for all that my parents do for me. I have never lived away from home and now I can't even imagine going thru life without my mom and dad.
1percenter, I really feel your pain. Anyone that has ever gotten cars in their blood, whether it be showing cars, working on cars, or racing cars, really knows how much it means to be able to get out and enjoy the hobby. Every now and then I will get out and drive my race car around the neiborhood just to hear the rumble of the engine. I wish that I could just get to feeling better and get a job and get some money flowing again and go to the racetrack and have a good time and maybe that would bring my spirits back up.
Racing cars was my life, but now my bedroom and my TV has taking over. I hope the day never comes where I have to sell my race car, but it has crossed my mind. I know that depression is a big part of my problem, but I have not brought myself to admit it to the people that love me. I have tried taking a few differant anti-depressants such as Elavil, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro, but I always have some sort of side effect to each one of them.
1percenter, I will keep in touch with you. Maybe at least we can talk about all the good times we use to have with our cars. I always try to think of the late great Dale Earnhardt when I am feeling down. I have his 7 time Winston Cup Champion plaque hanging on the wall of my bedroom with a picture of 'Ol #3 looking down on me at all times. Along with that I also have a Davey Allisom plaque. I am a huge NASCAR fan, but I have always dragraced my cars for the last 15 years. Racing was my life.
I will keep each one of you in my prayers and when I am feeling up to it, I will post on here and see how everyone is doing.
Bonnie, I will definately be checking in on the Fibromyalgia forum for support and answers.
I am going to start getting ready to go for my doctors appt. with my pain doc, so please wish me good luck.
God Bless All !
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DragracerNpain
Pain suxx !
[This message has been edited by DragracerNpain (edited 07-11-2003).]
I'm so sorry that it took so long to get back and Thank each one of you for your replies, but I was hurting so bad yesterday that I just couldn't get myself out of bed and sit at the computer.
I feel like I am really blessed to have someone like you all to be able to talk to when times are tough. I hope that one day I can help to shed a little faith on you all as you have done me. There has got to be a reason that God has cursed us with this pain. I know that since last year when my pain got sooo bad, I have built a stronger faith in God and I talk more openly about him and I also pray a lot more, even if it is to thank God for what I have and to ask God to help me get thru all of this pain and shed some light on my life sometime.
I know that I have been blessed with a wonderful, loving, caring mother that has helped me with my bills and continued to keep a roof over my head. My dad is not that understanding, but he still never ask for anything in return for all that my parents do for me. I have never lived away from home and now I can't even imagine going thru life without my mom and dad.
1percenter, I really feel your pain. Anyone that has ever gotten cars in their blood, whether it be showing cars, working on cars, or racing cars, really knows how much it means to be able to get out and enjoy the hobby. Every now and then I will get out and drive my race car around the neiborhood just to hear the rumble of the engine. I wish that I could just get to feeling better and get a job and get some money flowing again and go to the racetrack and have a good time and maybe that would bring my spirits back up.
Racing cars was my life, but now my bedroom and my TV has taking over. I hope the day never comes where I have to sell my race car, but it has crossed my mind. I know that depression is a big part of my problem, but I have not brought myself to admit it to the people that love me. I have tried taking a few differant anti-depressants such as Elavil, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro, but I always have some sort of side effect to each one of them.
1percenter, I will keep in touch with you. Maybe at least we can talk about all the good times we use to have with our cars. I always try to think of the late great Dale Earnhardt when I am feeling down. I have his 7 time Winston Cup Champion plaque hanging on the wall of my bedroom with a picture of 'Ol #3 looking down on me at all times. Along with that I also have a Davey Allisom plaque. I am a huge NASCAR fan, but I have always dragraced my cars for the last 15 years. Racing was my life.
I will keep each one of you in my prayers and when I am feeling up to it, I will post on here and see how everyone is doing.
Bonnie, I will definately be checking in on the Fibromyalgia forum for support and answers.
I am going to start getting ready to go for my doctors appt. with my pain doc, so please wish me good luck.
God Bless All !
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DragracerNpain
Pain suxx !
[This message has been edited by DragracerNpain (edited 07-11-2003).]