tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post2607242482130960141..comments2019-03-24T13:53:51.863+00:00Comments on The Retired Bridgeburner - Adventures in Fibromyalgia and IC: A not so cunning planThe Retired Bridgeburnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16022494417614938256noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post-58440051996782647902013-10-18T11:16:21.809+01:002013-10-18T11:16:21.809+01:00They're helping me to manage the pain better, ...They're helping me to manage the pain better, but they don't deal with all of it. I'm hitting my upper threshold less often, but my background levels of pain have actually increased a little as the Pregablin makes it far more obvious as to which specific bit is causing a problem. For example it's not just my lower back, it's focused around this one tender point just left of the spinal column but is spread right across.<br /><br />Hopefully the OT visit will help even more around the house, and then I have to deal with a domiciliary physio as it's been suggested that a walker may help more than my hiking pole. I am not looking forward to either of these things as they're just more solid undeniable aspects of brokenness, but while I'm swallowing my pride for my PIP application I managed to get these organised too >.< xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696936111575262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post-18788342553895996512013-10-07T09:10:01.379+01:002013-10-07T09:10:01.379+01:00I feel exactly the same Lisa, and I'm glad you...I feel exactly the same Lisa, and I'm glad your GP is like Lauren's and keeping an eye on things - in the past I've pretty much been left to my own devices. That's fine for me as I'm very aware of this kind of thing, but I could see it being problematic for others. Hope it starts to work soon :) xxThe Retired Bridgeburnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022494417614938256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post-24401452055492809282013-09-30T12:15:35.361+01:002013-09-30T12:15:35.361+01:00It's good that they're keeping a check on ...It's good that they're keeping a check on you Lauren, and yes, you'd think we'd all rather like living wouldn't you? That's quite a list though dear :( I hope they're working for you! xxThe Retired Bridgeburnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022494417614938256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post-48658886052994377172013-09-30T09:24:20.936+01:002013-09-30T09:24:20.936+01:00Tramadol does absolutely nothing for me, which is ...Tramadol does absolutely nothing for me, which is irritating. However my full cocktail does mean that I have to see a doctor every 2-4 weeks to check in and make sure that no side-effects are going unnoticed. And I *do not* meddle with the amounts unless I have a mutual understanding with my GP- I like, you know, living?<br /><br />Let's see- Pregablin, Diclofenac, Cocodamol, Fluoxetine, Nortriptyline, Metformin...no small chance of combination-related doom! I'm just very lucky in what my few side-effects are (drowsiness and constipation, it could be *far* worse!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696936111575262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post-64051658629682349632013-09-29T20:08:05.353+01:002013-09-29T20:08:05.353+01:00Deffo agree here. My doc has prescribed me Tramad...Deffo agree here. My doc has prescribed me Tramadol and I've been on Amitriptyline for a few years now.<br /><br />I've been returning every month to discuss how the Tramadol is and have been having my dosage very slowly increased as it is yet to have much effect.<br /><br />Medication is most definately dangerous to mess about with and I'd much rather be in discomfort and get to the right place eventually than do myself more damage in the long run. <br /><br />Good Blog.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701116892455587711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post-81545187493706759082013-09-29T10:25:41.441+01:002013-09-29T10:25:41.441+01:00Hi Terry - nope, just Amitriptyline and my brief f...Hi Terry - nope, just Amitriptyline and my brief flirtation with tramadol I'm afraid xThe Retired Bridgeburnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022494417614938256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318326116804763445.post-36366597432057139182013-09-29T00:40:00.954+01:002013-09-29T00:40:00.954+01:00Thank you for sharing. Have you ever taken a Fluro...Thank you for sharing. Have you ever taken a Fluroquinolone ? Cipro, Levaquin or Avelox ? Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005397455970131616noreply@blogger.com