The Start of Fibromyalgia

All These Dr.s and NO HELP!

For over 10 years chronic back pain has been an issue, and two years ago the stressful journey begin to relieve this pain. Every Dr. asks the same question: "What is the cause of the pain?" Honestly, the cause of the pain is uncertain, but the pain is very real and DAILY. Over the counter pain pills might as well be a joke, none of them relieve the pain, not even temporarily. Prescription pills may work the first few days then, the pain is back to normal. What also makes the prescription drugs annoying are the side effects, including but not limited to; sluggishness, night sweats, increased heart rate, headaches/migraines and nausea. Some of the Opioids are so OVERWHELMING that basic daily functions are difficult and having clear conversations are tough. The body seems to reject the prescription pills, but the Dr.s keep prescribing more. Appointments to the Chiropractor has helped temporarily, but when the pain returns it is MUCH worse.

An acupuncturist suggested that there may be reason to be tested for Fibromyalgia, because the pain begins in the lower back area and spreads to the upper body and limbs, especially at night. An appointment has not been set to be tested for Fibromyalgia, but it soon will be. The common irritant is the tightness/tension in the muscle tissue, as it is consistent and daily. Randomly the pain will be so horrible, that getting out of bed is difficult and frustrating, because resting until the pain fades is a priority. There are even times where the body feels stiff and immobile. This is an EXTREMELY scary feeling. No matter how many times I tell Dr.s that Prescription pills do not help and how ORGANIC/HOLISTIC medications are a preference, they continue to IGNORE the cries.

The patient should be able to explain the issue and receive the help and medication they ask for, especially when nothing else is working. The pharmaceutical industry is really just being lead by funding and sales. The concern is no longer about the RIGHT assistance to the patient, but how many times will they go to the pharmacy to pay for pills for brief/temporary relief or pills that won't work. This is extremely frustrating, improper use of personal funds and Dr.s have become ENEMY #1. 

Today this video on youtube struck a chord: "Rick Simpson hemp oil and chronic back pain"