Hi all I've just found this site and would like to get involved
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Briefly I'm male 56 and I've had upper spinal problems for 30 yrs and although I have worked full time up until 6 years ago I have now been struck down with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome closely followed by Fibromyalgia.
None of the above are nice and together they often prove to be the perfect storm, so to speak. I'm on lots of meds and cannot work now sadly. Perhaps some others on this site may have experience with multiple health problems similar to mine.
Just been advised that I need to have spinal epidural and possibly cortisone injections to stem the terrible spinal pain. I'm already on morphine and other meds like Gabapentin, Amytriptaline Tramadol etc.
If I can be of help in answering any questions or if others can help me I would really appreciate any help given to me.
Thanks now from Paul.
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sevgul88448 paul020458
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just wanted to ask what painkillers help you the most ? I have been on Codeine phosphate but after taking sometimes up to 8-10 a day my GP stopped them an put me on 2 anight of Nortripyline which are absolutely rubbish.My GP is not very understanding of Fibro !Did your GP diagnose Fibro for you ? Thanks in advance for your reply an take care !
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bear in mind that I have a severe spinal problem as well as FMS so the Morphine was initially given me for that.
my GP has had CFS so he is very understanding.he initiated all the standard tests but crucially he sent me to a rhuematoligist who verified the FMS.
Half your battle will be to get a GP on your side, I know some have had to change GP because of the misunderstanding of this illness that is still within the medical society.
Take care. And have a good day.
paul020458 terig
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I'm in a chronic pain support group and just started a special Tai Chi form for chronic pain sufferers if that's any help.
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I was interested to hear that you have started Tai Chi, I hope it helps ease your pain and hope you will keep us posted re. your progress. I recently spoke to a friend who attends a Tai Chi class where the instructor is a lady in her 60's who had been confined to a wheelchair for several years previously suffering from Fibro and back pain. She is now fully fit. I am thinking of giving it a try in the near future.
Best wishes.
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