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i've have fibromyalgia since i was 8 years old (though symptoms started sooner, and i wasnt diagnosed until my early 20s). I've been through a lot of painkillers over the years, all the stuff they usually try for fibro, along with cocodamol, tramadol, diclofenac, naproxen and amitriptyline. However, none have really made a dent in the pain. I've done the usual stuff, back classes, pain clinics, physio etc etc. but still, no help. I realise it's a long term condition, i'm well versed on it, so it's not really this that i'm looking for help with.
my real question is how do I go about asking my doctor about stronger painkillers? I've tried over the years to ask, but mostly they just keep me on the same old ones that basically do nothing but very minor relief. I've only just discovered that some of the opoid painkillers, such as morphine, are available in the UK, and would like to see if my doctor is able to prescribe any for me. However, I'm worried that I come across like i'm just looking for drugs, like an addict or something. does anyone have any advice on this?
please be nice in your responses, i normally wouldn't post in forums like this because i'm so scared of getting berated or told i'm wasting time etc, but i'm just so desperate for help!
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Sorry to hear of your problems. There is certainly a lot of good advice on here, especially as regards to natural remedies. I, personally have come to the conclusion that more painkillers is not the way forward. My Doctor, who is interested in this condition, and has done some research, has refused to give me more painkillers at this time. He suggested I try CBT, in the first instance. I am on amitripylene at the moment, which helps sleep and some of the pain. I don't think, from what I have seen on here that all of the pain can be eliminated. I do think strong drugs will give you awful side effects, so try to avoid going down that route. I wish you luck in what you decide what to do.
Take care, Anne
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