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(476 posts)Fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis. Got to ER at 7am, took them til 7pm to figure out how to put me to sleep, cuz of my many allergies. Got one dose of Dilaudid and had to add that to allergy list. Finally, ended up getting versed, and epidural, that stayed in my back for 7(seven days.) Was worthless, as only numbed pelvic area. Anesthesiologist had gall to say, "roll around a bit, maybe that will help the pain." Needless to say, my response can't be printed here. Had temporary external fixator applied, to stabilize bones. Had to go back next week to get 14 pins, and two plates.
Only med I can tolerate is muscle relaxer, soma. So I have not gone back to have pins/plates removed. Luckily I found doc willing to prescribe soma, which due to abuse, is now considered control substance. I hoard pills...cut them in half, potentiate with Benadryl, out of fear that one day, will not be able to get meds. Most of my friends, with chronic pain, due to fibromyalgia, are suffering cuz they can't get soma in their cities, states, disgusting