Re: fed up with friends who dont understand my pain

May 22, 2010

Gosh Lyrica killed me with side effects! With two kids, I need some alertness,

you know?

I do understand the friends thing. I am on narcotics as well, and some people

just don't understand. One of my sister in laws called me a pill head when she

was upset with me=it seems like what people really think comes out in anger.

I tell people like this:

I GO to pain management because I do want my use monitored. A real doctor is

over me. If I were to be able to quit taking it, I'm where I should be, as that

dr can help wean me. Pain is a very private lonely sensation. Until you've had

constant pain, you really just can't understand.

It sounds like this person isnt very supportive. I would stay away from them if

they are going to do you more harm than good, you know?

--- " " wrote:

> Lyrica and nerontin won't touch the pain.

May 23, 2010

wrote:

" I tell people like this:

I GO to pain management because I do want my use monitored. A real doctor is

over me. If I were to be able to quit taking it, I'm where I should be, as that

dr can help wean me. Pain is a very private lonely sensation. Until you've had

constant pain, you really just can't understand. "

and ,

I think it's a shame that everyone in this country who is not in pain, thinks

they know enough about the experience to regulate our medications.

Another thing I tell my friends and family is that yes, I may be " dependent " on

my oxycodone, but it is in the same way that a diabetic is dependent on insulin,

or someone with heart disease is dependent upon their medications. (I think I

read that on here recently.)

I've done a lot of talking to my friends and family to try to help them

understand what I'm going through. One major problem is Fibromyalgia. It is so

devastating and hard to understand because it really doesn't present in any two

people the exact same way.

Be strong, and be patient with your family and friends. But never put up with

abuse about it (name-calling, etc). The ones who truly love you will make that

effort to understand.

Much Love

Beth

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