pain, pain meds

[Guest guest]

In Defense of Dawn,

I guess I am missing something...

But, This is the year 2008.

The advances in treatment and AVOIDING PITFALLS, like addicition is

ingrained into some of the younger generations brains like myself. I

have experienced severe pain and by the Grace of God have never had an

addiction problem. I have been given certain drugs like narcotics in

controlled amounts. for very short periods just like everyone else.

Currently I am on Celebrex for my PsA and Cymbalta. The Cymbalta is for

general pain control.. it dulls the pain. Celebrex is anti inflammatory.

Because of my age, I feel that I am on the cutting age of some

incredible treatments to make life easier. Its an amazing drug. Had it

not been for those drugs, perhaps I would be on something else. For now

I am glad for this Treatment. Addiction is a serious disease any

modifications to avoid regular drug therapy with narcotics should be

avoided from the start. That's why we have the biologics now. This is

almost first line treatment for more serious illness. If you are

overweight, reducing using the band and or gastric bypass may be a

important first step. Inserts for the feet and physical therapy of some

kind. These little steps can help make our disease less significant in

the long run. HOPEFULLY. Fran and the rest who are currently having

Severe out of control pain, how were you first treated when you were

diagnosed? And yes I know this disease is Insidious, and you do not get

a diagnosis early. If you smoke, STOP! Avoid being with smokers, and

also TRY TO REDUCE STRESS. THATS HARDER than most anything I know. But

is just as important as you already know this triggers so much.

Cymbalta ... has helped. I am PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE CYMBALTA CLUB!

ITs just work getting their too... MMM:)) SMILE... For those that have

used up all of their energy worrying about whats not working a hobby may

be the answer also. Its lifestyle changes to keep you from being

consumed into a negative spiral. PMA.. POSTIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE and

PRAYER.. For each challenge counteract it with something postive and see

what becomes of the situation. Make a game of it.