Pain Well Managed

April 27, 2008

Hi all, I'm afraid to report good news. Here goes: I'm actually doing pretty

well finally with the pain.

The Lyrica, Topomax, Tramadol, Soma mix I'm taking seems to be doing a pretty

good job generally.

Plus the weather warming up has helped me significantly.

I still have trigger points, certain areas that hurt. I walk with a lumber from

pain. I hurt bad after standing a few minutes, folding laundry, etc. But that

nagging, bringing you to tears even when you are lying down, everywhere pain is

really well managed.

Of course the fatigue is still around, steps are still a bi**h, I've been sick

with a sinus infection, I have a bit of a twitch in my hand, and my sleep

patterns are pretty wacko. But the huge relief of that pain is a prayer

answered.

I may hug my Rheumy next time I see her. Last time I saw her I said " I'd be

happy if I could just have a break for a couple hours from this pain " so I

really will thank her that she found a combo that has given me a general break

for most of the time. I still think there may be some room for a little

tweaking on the doses; but its fine tuning.

I just thought some sunshine on the boards now and then might be good.

Angie Harley Mama Double-D

Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow skiing,

camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong Snappers

member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken, and open minded.

" It's always something. " ~~~Gilda Radner

" While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow

part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious

uniqueness. " ~~~Gilda Radner

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