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Was On Narcotics For Fibromyalgia. Night Sweats, Pain In Arms And Numbness In Joints. Reason?
Question: I have 3 answers all of which I feel are not quite towards the right answer.
Was on narcotics for fibromyalgia and Dr stated could be from a w/d. Can not be due to I did not take them I was working in the field and never want addicted to narcotics or alcohol. I have a list of medical issues as follows. Keep in mind I have all backed up by tests and MRI's that I lost count.
Fibromyalgia
post rectal ca. 8 years ago treated and cured
Every night awaken soaked from night sweats and pain awful that I cry from arms and knees so stiff I can not straighten them for minutes. I have numbness in all joints at night.
I am not laying on them because the left side if laying on it the right arm or leg is affected same if laying on other side
My eyes are so puffy I can actually see them if I look down.
Various numb areas on my face and body.
If I urinate I t feels as though something is stopping it and have to cont. and relax to get going and cont. going.
I wake up with drainage from eyes have them sticking together and for a long time crusts in my nares that is chronic.
Now can you give me a proper answer no matter if serious. I am no Dr. but a nurse and RSD has me disabled since1999. Also have osteo and have had 7 knee operations due to tears bi-lat.
I hope I gave enough info to get a proper answer. I went through menopause years ago
Thank you
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Was on narcotics for fibromyalgia and Dr stated could be from a w/d. Can not be due to I did not take them I was working in the field and never want addicted to narcotics or alcohol. I have a list of medical issues as follows. Keep in mind I have all backed up by tests and MRI's that I lost count.
Fibromyalgia
post rectal ca. 8 years ago treated and cured
Every night awaken soaked from night sweats and pain awful that I cry from arms and knees so stiff I can not straighten them for minutes. I have numbness in all joints at night.
I am not laying on them because the left side if laying on it the right arm or leg is affected same if laying on other side
My eyes are so puffy I can actually see them if I look down.
Various numb areas on my face and body.
If I urinate I t feels as though something is stopping it and have to cont. and relax to get going and cont. going.
I wake up with drainage from eyes have them sticking together and for a long time crusts in my nares that is chronic.
Now can you give me a proper answer no matter if serious. I am no Dr. but a nurse and RSD has me disabled since1999. Also have osteo and have had 7 knee operations due to tears bi-lat.
I hope I gave enough info to get a proper answer. I went through menopause years ago
Thank you
XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
Holistic therapy may be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had read through the query with diligence. I must admit that it is really hard to convince a health professional like you. I do not mean to offend you but it looks like you have the physical affects after stopping the pain medication. They seem not helping you and decided to quit them without experts guidance. It is not very easy to go off those medication even after taking them for a month or two. I have seen a few who are not able to come out after narcotic therapy and at the sametime I know it is not easy to deal with the pain occurred from fibromyalgia.
Still I suggest you to take the help of pain medicine specialist who would be able to guide you better. The crusts on the eyes and nostrils are formed because of the paralysis of the cilia which function to remove them easily. During a withdrawal period they temporarily cease to function.
Please be open minded, talk to a pain medicine specialist, Naturopath and psychologist as well. You can work together with them for better quality of life with minimal side effects. You can sometimes expect miracles from holistic therapy like minimal pain medicine, psychotherapy, yoga and meditation and even massage therapy with acupuncture.
Let me know if I can help you answer further queries.
Holistic therapy may be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had read through the query with diligence. I must admit that it is really hard to convince a health professional like you. I do not mean to offend you but it looks like you have the physical affects after stopping the pain medication. They seem not helping you and decided to quit them without experts guidance. It is not very easy to go off those medication even after taking them for a month or two. I have seen a few who are not able to come out after narcotic therapy and at the sametime I know it is not easy to deal with the pain occurred from fibromyalgia.
Still I suggest you to take the help of pain medicine specialist who would be able to guide you better. The crusts on the eyes and nostrils are formed because of the paralysis of the cilia which function to remove them easily. During a withdrawal period they temporarily cease to function.
Please be open minded, talk to a pain medicine specialist, Naturopath and psychologist as well. You can work together with them for better quality of life with minimal side effects. You can sometimes expect miracles from holistic therapy like minimal pain medicine, psychotherapy, yoga and meditation and even massage therapy with acupuncture.
Let me know if I can help you answer further queries.
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