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What Do You Suggest For Pains Like Rheumatism When On Lyrica?
I am now 78years old. I have suffered chronic pain for about the past 25years.
My mother died when I was fourteen years old and my poor father only four years later. Leaving me to take care of my then fourteen year old sister. I then married young and was always dogged by the worry of trying to make ends meet.
I went on to have a family of five during which time I was hospitalised several times with episodes of back pain,
It was in1989 when my son died of Aids that I was taken in to St Camillisis ward in St Vincients Hospital and treated for depression. During this time I also developed other pains like rheumatism.i have never got rid of these pains and
There does not seem to be any cure.I think they are quite like what my father had before he died even though he was only 68 much younger than I am now.
I am being treated at present by Lyrica among others as they think that it is good for pain.I am very tired all the time
and have very poor quality of life.
I have heard of fibromyalgia recently and wonder if that could be what it is and if so is there a cure and how to get diagnosed.
My mother died when I was fourteen years old and my poor father only four years later. Leaving me to take care of my then fourteen year old sister. I then married young and was always dogged by the worry of trying to make ends meet.
I went on to have a family of five during which time I was hospitalised several times with episodes of back pain,
It was in1989 when my son died of Aids that I was taken in to St Camillisis ward in St Vincients Hospital and treated for depression. During this time I also developed other pains like rheumatism.i have never got rid of these pains and
There does not seem to be any cure.I think they are quite like what my father had before he died even though he was only 68 much younger than I am now.
I am being treated at present by Lyrica among others as they think that it is good for pain.I am very tired all the time
and have very poor quality of life.
I have heard of fibromyalgia recently and wonder if that could be what it is and if so is there a cure and how to get diagnosed.
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
It seems you are suffering from a chronic pain disorder. You might be having Fibromyalgia.
However , you should tell us , where you have pains? In muscles or in joints ?
Also get yourself investigated to rule out Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Get the following:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. LFT and KFT
3. R-Factor
4. Anti CCP Antibody.
I would suggest you to take proper treatment for your depression part. You may discuss with your doctor about adding SSRI group of drugs like Duloxetine. It also helps in pain relief in long term.
Avoid taking Pain killers , as at this age , they can harm your liver and kidneys.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
It seems you are suffering from a chronic pain disorder. You might be having Fibromyalgia.
However , you should tell us , where you have pains? In muscles or in joints ?
Also get yourself investigated to rule out Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Get the following:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. LFT and KFT
3. R-Factor
4. Anti CCP Antibody.
I would suggest you to take proper treatment for your depression part. You may discuss with your doctor about adding SSRI group of drugs like Duloxetine. It also helps in pain relief in long term.
Avoid taking Pain killers , as at this age , they can harm your liver and kidneys.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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