Pain Management Community

I have the same problems with chronic pain. It mostly affects my legs, and while I don't have kids yet, I work in an elementary school. So you could say I have about 60 kids. => My doctors have told me that depending on where your pain is, and your medical coverage, if any, that trying physical therapy might help. The therapist can recommend strengthening exercises for the affected areas that you can do at home without expensive tools/machinery. Exercise is supposed to help with chronic pain, they say. Also, make sure you know your limits and don't push yourself too hard.

OTC meds do nothing for me either, and I've taken more than the recommended dosage as well. I tend to have reactions to meds, so I don't like to take new scripts or the newer medicines either. One I tried that really helped me was Cymbalta. It's cross listed to help with general anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Since my doctors can't seem to figure out what's wrong with me, I really liked this med because it's prescribed for one of the things that might be wrong with me. And it worked really well for me. I started to feel like my old self again. The huge problem with Cymbalta is that it's a non-formulary drug, so even with my very good medical coverage, it's $90 for a one-month supply. Horrible. Probably one of the worst days of my life because I had found something that greatly helped with my chronic pain problems but there's no way I can afford that cost.

Good luck with your pain management! I hope some of this long post may have helped you. =>

I know how you feel I had six month and 25 months old and had c6, c7 fusion done do not pick up child have them crawl up on you sit or lay down. When you are up they will learn to not hang or pull on you give them contact every hour set timer when it goes off your theirs.

Please talk to your Doctor about getting a coupon. That happened with my husband and the Doctor was able to give him a debit card from the drug manufactuter ( like a coupon ) and it is good for one year. He is able to pay a $25 co-pay. He has full insurance and the co-pay was going to be $90 a month. He told her with everything else that was just too much. The pharmacist had seen the cards before and had no problem using it. If all else fails call the drug manufactuter. These offers really do work and they have nothing to do with income or insurance. Worth a try...Best of Luck!

Sending Positive Thoughts Your Way!
Sincerely,
Debbie

It sounds like you have a nice job of finding ways to better manage your pain but could use some help in being able to better lift and carry your little one without experiencing too much discomfort. There might be a lot that can be done to help you with this from a physical rehabilitation standpoint. Working with the right physical therapist or occupational therapist could give you the chance to develop the right muscles and body mechanics to care for your baby with less pain. As an example, at my center we have a baby doll that allows us to change the weights inside of it. This allows our patients to simulate doing things with their baby by gradually increasing the weights as they learn new tools and develop their strength. This is a problem that can affect a lot of moms and dads.

One of the members has suggested that you consider the medication Cymbalta, and I think this can be a reasonable option for musculoskeletal pain as is seen with fibromyalgia. If you are breast feeding, make sure you discuss any potential medication changes with your doctors and your pediatrician ahead of time.

just a little tip avoid using words like baked or toasted or loaded
when talking to your Doctor,those all are common vernacular in the thriving drug subculture and no matter your age you want to distance yourself from that as much as possible. JMHO

Peace

Debbie, Is this a national assistance program or something from your home state?

Do you know the name of the program so I can research it?

I don't remember right of hand i will ask my husband and get back to you today either way.

Sending Positive Thoughts Your Way!

Sincerely,
Debbie

I have some info. but i am in soooo much pain tonight. God willing i can post all of it to you tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Debbie