Re: Re: pain mng./pam

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Hi Pam,

Have you seen a Rhuematologist? I don't have Lupus, but I do have

Fibro....after years of working with my Internist I have requested a

visit to the Rhuemy. I too was on Motrin and after a while I was

taking so much Motrin it started to affect my kidneys... Now I am on

darvocet. and that is beginning to not work anymore.

As for not sleeping at night I had a sleep study done and found out

I have sleep apnea. I use a CPAP machine at night and Ambien. I still

have some nights where I struggle with sleep...but it is better!

Ok, I'm tapped out on info.... *L* Hope it helps!

Becky

pamelaj6556 wrote:

I am still in a battle with my md's about my pain management. I too have never abused meds in the past , and yet the drs still will not give me anything stronger than motrin. Even celebrex takes some of the edge off, but my insurance will not pay for it and say it needs a prior authorization...well, I have been working with my dr's for this authorization for months now. In the mean time, I can hardly get around and never mind sleep. I may dose for about 1-2 hours, then I am awakened by horrible joint and muscle pain. I go see another newer dr I am working with on Friday, plz say a prayer that he listens and I get some relief. For petes sake, my last sed rate was 80, obviosly I have inflammation going. Normal is 0-20!!! I am totally frustrated over this and I am strting to lose my "cheerful" disposition. Any ideas for me out there? Thanks for listening, Pam

In a message dated 2/23/2004 9:33:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, lyle-cheryl@c... writes:

Avinza

I am getting all my records together now and i am gonna try the

pain mng dr.

if that don't work out i will go to a new doctor then. (Avinza)

you said

that has morphine in it? if so i can't take it i am allergic to

morphine. but i

know there is other meds out there that i can take. thanks deb Love Kimi