Chronic Opioid Therapy

Chronic Opioid Therapy

Preparing for Your Appointments

We may have done this a million times. But I did this worksheet the other day and found it very useful and my doctor thought it was very eye opening as well. This is another document from the American Pain Foundation. I hope you find it useful as well. 

http://www.painknowledge.org/physiciantools/COT/COT_Preparing_for_Appts.pdf

Treating Fibromyalgia Pain: Medication Options

Treating Fibromyalgia Pain: Medication Options:

For Newly Diagnosed. "What do I do now?"

For Newly Diagnosed. "What do I do now?"

First thing to do is take a deep breath. Make sure you have a general practitioner that is willing to help you manage your symptoms.

Second; research, research, research. I can't say it enough. A well informed patient is a well managed patient. I... would recommend starting with this blog. www.chronicpainramblings.blogspot.com. I would also retain a copy of "Fibromyalgia for Dummies". This has been a great asset to me through the years and will help in your research tremendously.

Third; take care of yourself. You have to let others help you. Let your significant other help with the dishes for a night, or go out for dinner. Anything to make your life just a little easier. It's hard to give up control at first, but in the end, you will be happy you did so.

Hope this is helpful to your as a new Fibromyalgia patient and remember to breathe, one breath at a time is how you get through it.

Good luck,
Amanda Lakso