Thursday, January 10, 2008

Roller Coaster Day

I woke up in a pretty good mood today. Hurting the same as usual, but really looking forward to *finally* getting to see my chronic pain specialist. I went to work from 9 til 2, then Geoff picked me up for my appointment (I'm still driving as little as possible - it's uncomfortable for me, and my arms and legs get numb and tingly). I didn't even mind our wait to see the doctor, because I was just minutes away from a solution.

I really should have known better.

I didn't leave with hope. I left with a replacement prescription for a second type of antidepressant ('many people with fibromyalgia find that a low dose of antidepressants can take the edge off their pain after only one or two weeks'). The internet says four weeks. But who's counting :)

I asked about narcotics for pain - my GP told me that they don't work for people with fibromyalgia. My chronic pain doctor says that they would work, but that he doesn't believe in them because of their potential side effects. Argh. Why won't somebody just give me drugs?!

So I start on my new, ridiculously low-strength antidepressants TOMORROW. Because seriously, given how miserable and full of pain I am right now, the last thing we want is some kind of drug interaction, right? (Is the sarcasm coming through?...) And I have a follow-up appointment on January 31 to see if it's working or not.

I'm kind of out of words. Lots of tears, but no words. I just want someone to help me, so that I can be LINDSAY again. I miss her a lot.

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posted by Lindsay @ 4:55 PM

4 Comments:

At January 10, 2008 6:03 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh, honey...I'm sorry. Big hugs to you (not that they cure anything). I'm praying.

- Kristen

 
At January 10, 2008 7:12 PM, Blogger gloria said...

go to a walk in clinic, ask for drugs, they are generally too busy to spend too much time arguing or checking your medical history...

just don't tell anyone THIS was my advise.

 
At January 10, 2008 8:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Too sorry for words. Sometimes a change of drugs helps. Take those Bible verses out and read them again and remember He is holding you in His arms.

 
At January 11, 2008 11:44 AM, Blogger Crystal said...

aw Lindsay, this SUCKS.

I'm hoping they will take some of the edge off.

 

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