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Question: Hi I believe I have fibromyalgia, I have had muscle pain for years, I got hit by a semi truck about 20 years ago and was very physical before that. Now getting other soreness and don't feel like my body can do much but go to work and back. I am sore all the time. How can I fix this, if I can.??
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Fibromyalgia and muscle pain as you describe does NOT benefit from narcotics such as oxycodone, which actually just lead to addiction and worsened pain over time, so I strongly discourage using narcotics. However, there are other excellent treatments. The best of these is regular physical therapy with a licensed physical therapist. This is by far the most effective method.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Fibromyalgia and muscle pain as you describe does NOT benefit from narcotics such as oxycodone, which actually just lead to addiction and worsened pain over time, so I strongly discourage using narcotics. However, there are other excellent treatments. The best of these is regular physical therapy with a licensed physical therapist. This is by far the most effective method.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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