Posted by floatingbridge on April 17, 2010, at 18:50:57
In reply to Re: ultram, really... » floatingbridge, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 17, 2010, at 12:08:03
Hi Ed,
It sounds like you might have some experience with pain issues--hope they are resolved....
I have lower spine issuses confirmed by an MRI a few years ago--damage and some osteoarthritis. The pain & range of motion issues have increased and now involve the upper back, neck, and head. I see a psyatrist next week for an evaluation.
I also have severe fatigue from undetermined source. Have had the basic string of diagnostic tests.
Life has never been a piece of cake since day one--I can hear the violins playing--like many babblers, unfortunately. I mention this because I have accepted discomfort unquestioningly. Now my ability to compensate has seemingly diminished--and the pain increased. My pdoc noticed my issues over time--I didn't really realize, hadn't been to doctors, avoided tylenol, etc. So pain management is a new term. Apparently preventing pain flares can decrease a future eruption's intensity and duration. I'm sure you know that.
Through my reading, I'm compiling a list of possibilities. Some first line meds--savella, cymbalta, say--might be contraindicated for me--I reacted badly to strattera (caused an unremitted raynauld's presentation & head and body aches).
Effexor I tolerated years ago--. Most tca's might exacerbate fatigue, except for what Bulldog is currently trying.
Anyhow, I'll see what the physiatrist says--I'm sure a multi-pronged approach is needed.
O.K. Enough of me. Thanks for inquiring! If anything has worked for you, I'd be curious to hear your experience.
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