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Board: Pain Management 03-14-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Question about muscle relaxers

Sorry I should have been more specific, my doctor wants me to try skelaxin but insurance wont cover it unless I try robaxin first. I've had an increase in my pain during the last few months, many...
Board: Pain Management 03-13-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Question about muscle relaxers

Hello everyone, I haven't posted in awhile but I have another question. I started taking Soma (generic) back in 2010. They worked really well until the end of last summer. I was told I had just...
Board: Fibromyalgia 03-04-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Need some advice

Hi everybody,

I was diagnosed with fibro in 2011. My doctor immediately started me on Savella. It has a minimum effect on pain; however, it has been a miracle drug for increasing my energy...
Board: Pain Management 12-21-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Fiancee may have screwed things up.

First off I need to apologize to Kate, as I was hitting reply I reported it as a bad post (im on a cell phone) I am very very sorry and hope I cancelled it out before it went through. I have my...
Board: Pain Management 12-21-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Fiancee may have screwed things up.

I was only on hydrocodone, no LA meds. I gave it a week and called on Wednesday but he is taking an extended holiday. I know I need to give myself a kick in the ***, but o my goodness, even tiny...
Board: Pain Management 12-21-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Fiancee may have screwed things up.

Hello everyone, thank you again for the responses. There have been no other red flags, I always bring my meds with me to every appt, never try to get an early refill, even when they do come in early...
Board: Pain Management 12-13-2012, 02:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Fiancee may have screwed things up.

Thank you for the responses. I have been on anti inflammatories before, motrin 8, celebrex, and mobic and they did nothing for me except tear up my stomach (I have mild IBS). I have a few days left...
Board: Pain Management 12-12-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Fiancee may have screwed things up.

I really need some advice. I've been on 7.5 hydrocodone 3x a day since July. Before that I had been on 5mg hydrocodone for a year and a half. I am also on a contract which I have followed to the...
Board: Pain Management 12-05-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Is one day too early?

I can tell you I am pretty sure your not going to get an early fill. I know its frustrating but next month you shouldn't run into any problems because Dec 6 will count as day 1. I don't know for...
Board: Fibromyalgia 10-31-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 349
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Flu Shot ???

Had one about a month ago and didn't have any new problems.
Board: Pain Management 10-13-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Couple of questions

Thank you for the responses. When it first started I thought maybe I had caught a stomach bug and didn't even mention it at my appt on Wednesday thinking it would go away. Nobody else in my family...
Board: Pain Management 10-13-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Couple of questions

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been around much lately, school is keeping me super busy and I haven't been feeling that great. I have a couple of questions I was hoping to get some advice on. The...
Board: Pain Management 10-11-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: How often should a doctor give a complete physical exam to someone on Pain meds

I see a nurse practioner once a year in my doctors office for all that fun female stuff. She does a full physical knowing I only see the doctor for medications, and injections.
Board: Pain Management 10-11-2012, 04:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Can epidural steroid injections make the flu worse?

I hope you feel better soon. :(
Board: Pain Management 09-11-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,600
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: insurance hassle with pain meds.

Am I reading this correctly? A doctor can increase your dose of a medication but an insurance company can decide its not necessary? I have to self pay for all my medications, I used to think it was...
Board: Pain Management 08-30-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Did I have withdrawl symptoms.

Thanks. Sadly between my fiancee and I we have a total of 6 computers, a laptop he keeps at work, a desktop he has so many videos/programs on it drives me crazy, a desktop full of spyware that's...
Board: Pain Management 08-30-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Did I have withdrawl symptoms.

Ive been on it for almost 2 years now. Started at 5mg now up to 7.5. Some days I take the full three doses, other days two doses, its rare that I can get by with only one dose a day anymore (I also...
Board: Pain Management 08-30-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Did I have withdrawl symptoms.

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been active lately. The hard drive on my computer crashed so I can only access this board through my phone. (Of course I have 3 other computers sitting at home, just...
Board: Pain Management 08-25-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Physical Therapy Making Pain Worse

I have different opinions about PT and it really depends on the therapist. The last one I went to for sciatica was awful, could not understand why I couldn't tolerate the tens unit, did not do any...
Board: Pain Management 08-25-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: I Need Your Opinion

Just a thought but what about switching to a different BT med, I know several people who are drowsy on oxycodone but fine on hydrocodone and vice versa. Everybody is different but I would be very...
Board: Pain Management 08-25-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: It's over. (My life, that is.)

First I would like to say I am so sorry you are going through this but there are a few options you can take. Why don't you contact both your family doctor and the national foundation of the disease...
Board: Pain Management 08-21-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Somebody is trying to fill prescriptions in my name

No, I thought if I filed a report for 3 vicodin it might come off as drug seeking behavior. The person who I suspect used to be a neighbor of mine in Florida who could have easily come across old...
Board: Pain Management 08-21-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,263
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: I could really use some advice please?

I am so sorry you need to wait to get relief, I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for you.
Board: Pain Management 08-20-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Somebody is trying to fill prescriptions in my name

Both doctors refused to refill until I came in to see them. My dad said I should still file so there's an offficial record. My question is do I file where I live now or in Florida?
Board: Pain Management 08-20-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Somebody is trying to fill prescriptions in my name

Well I spoke to the pharmaist and was told my doctor would not refill a sript for xanax since I haven't seen him in over 4 years and my old family doctor said the same about klotopin. (5 years ago I...
Board: Pain Management 08-20-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Somebody is trying to fill prescriptions in my name

Hi Back, I know this isn't related to the theft, the scipts are attempting to be filled where I used to live (the person who I believe took them knows I lived in Florida but not the city I lived...
Board: Pain Management 08-19-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Somebody is trying to fill prescriptions in my name

Thank you. I called my father who is a retired police officer and he said the first thing I need to do after I speak to the pharmacist is file a police report and have them fax a copy to my doctor...
Board: Pain Management 08-19-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Somebody is trying to fill prescriptions in my name

I am so upset right now so I apologize if my thoughts aren't straight. I received three phone calls yesterday from a Florida area code. Thinking it was my ex husband I called him back on his cell...
Board: Pain Management 08-16-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: What to expect with stopping soma

Thanks again for all the advice. My doctor switched me to baclofen. I was still a little nervous about withdraws but so far its been 48 hours and I feel pretty good (he also upped my trazadone and...
Board: Pain Management 08-15-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Doctors appt today

Thanks everyone, Dave I started at 50mg and didn't have an issue with dry mouth. Tonight is my first night at 100mg so hopefully I don't have anymore side effects but thank you for the warning. So...
Board: Pain Management 08-14-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Doctors appt today

Well I had another doctors appointment and it went well. At my request I was taken off soma and put on baclofen (sp). I had my fiancee there who decided to chime in and tell my doctor how much I...
Board: Pain Management 08-13-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Lesson learned

I don't tell people I am on meds but its pretty obvious I have pain problems so I guess he decided to look. I also discovered I am missing one days worth of my morning pills. I have those in pill...
Board: Pain Management 08-12-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Lesson learned

Well I had my vicodin stolen last night out of my bedroom. Fortunately I had my big bottle locked up and the little bottle only had 3 in them but Im still angry. I started with lower back spasms last...
Board: Pain Management 08-10-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: new to all this pain medicine. some friendly advice needed

Hi Daniel, I think musiq gave you some excellent advice but I wanted to chime in about not having medicaid. I am on state insurance and its extremely difficult to deal with but it can be done. Each...
Board: Pain Management 08-07-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: What to expect with stopping soma

I completely understood what you were saying, no problems :) I have tried flex for a few months, it left me with such a groggy feeling I asked to be switched. What I am going to do is make a list...
Board: Pain Management 08-07-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: What to expect with stopping soma

I completely understood what you were saying, no problems :) I have tried flex for a few months, it left me with such a groggy feeling I asked to be switched. What I am going to do is make a list...
Board: Pain Management 08-07-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: What to expect with stopping soma

Thank you, I am relieved that I should be able to stop it without any problems. It has never done anything for me psychologically except make me tired so I was not concerned about that, more about...
Board: Pain Management 08-07-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By Prettyinpink81
What to expect with stopping soma

Hello again, its the pain in the butt with yet another question. I have been on soma 350mg 3x a day for a year and a half. Its really not effective anymore and I want to speak to my doctor about...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-07-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: What type of accomodations should I ask for

Hello everybody, thank you for all the wonderful responses. It never occured to me to ask to lay down in the health center. My school does have a disabiility center, that is who I normally deal...
Board: Pain Management 08-05-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Pain relief for leg pain

Still not sure what's going on. The bath helped a little and the pain is just annoying enough to keep me from sleeping. Im calling the doctor tomorrow so hopefully I can get in and get something...
Board: Pain Management 08-05-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Pain relief for leg pain

I actually started a pain journal last week. As for the MRI when I started having sciatic pain my doctor ordered one but insurance refused to pay for it. They did send me to PT which helped a bit...
Board: Pain Management 08-05-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Pain relief for leg pain

I do daily stretching and some core building exercises as well as the chasing a toddler exercise program. The muscle weakness is what is really scaring me, I have had numbless and tingling before,...
Board: Pain Management 08-05-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Pain relief for leg pain

I just researched restless leg syndrome and it doesn't seem to fit my symptoms. They said nothing about pain or weakness but thank you for the info. My doctor and pharmacist both keep a list of what...
Board: Pain Management 08-05-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Pain relief for leg pain

Hi everyone, I am at my wits end right now and will take any advice that's offered. Quick background I have fibro, mps, and chronic migraines. Friday evening I started getting tingling in both...
Board: Pain Management 08-02-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Cost of medications

The only medication that has a generic is Neurotin, the generic is listed as gabapentin. I found most of the prices on the cosco pharnacy website.
Board: Pain Management 08-02-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Cost of medications

Okay I got the nerve medications finished. Sorry for the delay, yesterday was a pretty good day pain wise so I took the kiddos to the pool.

Drug Dose Price Per Pill
Savella 50 $2.62...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-02-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By Prettyinpink81
What type of accomodations should I ask for

Hello everyone, A little background on me. I went back to college to purse a bachelors degree in Fall of 2010. I was diagnosed with MPS in Spring of 2011 and fibromyalgia in December of 2011. The...
Board: Pain Management 07-31-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Cost of medications

Thank you everybody for your responses. Right now I am trying to finish the nerve medications. I have neurotin, savella, cymbalta, and lyrica. Are there any I am missing?
Board: Pain Management 07-31-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Cost of medications

Neck Issue Guy, do you take any nerve meds such as lyrica or cymbalta I could include with the prices? I know I am not the only one who has to pay out of pocket for prescriptions I know I have heart...
Board: Pain Management 07-31-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By Prettyinpink81
Re: Cost of medications

I think that's a wondeful idea, its about time the govt agencies did something right. I have always been hesitant about tylenol products since I heard about a girl who died from taking cold medicine...
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