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Suggest Remedies For Chronic Pain Throughout The Body In A Fibromyalgia Patient
Had cervical fusion, c3-c7 - also have documented fibromyalgia. VA refuses to prescribe opiods - they say by mandate from new Secretary. pain is disabling, am housebound and usually bedbound which has exacerbated problem. longtime spinal degeneration now encompassing entire spine. lumbar stenosis. therefore i am in chronic pain from top of head (neck nerve) to bottom of feet. what the hell to do?
Tue, 7 May 2019
Hi,
I recommend you to see a rheumatologist to see you and to start medications such as Gabapentin. It will help you a lot but nevertheless it doesn't cure the fibromyalgia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla,
Pulmonologist
I recommend you to see a rheumatologist to see you and to start medications such as Gabapentin. It will help you a lot but nevertheless it doesn't cure the fibromyalgia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla,
Pulmonologist
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