myofascial pain syndrome?

[uk2]

Hi All, spoke to my support team who are based around the care i get for my fibro on why the drugs are just not touching my pain, i'm on fentanal patches 100 (opiod) lyrica clonazapam sertraline and now requip when i talked more about my rigdid muscles and the pain and loss of mobilty they suggested i had myofascial pain syndrome on top of the fibro and that might be blocking the way the drugs are working, they say this can be treated with a specialist physio and triggar point injections.

I am going to a pain clinic assesment so will bring this up today, i just hope something can be done about htis and i can get mobile again.

Has anybody else got this or heard about it?

sam

[john4321]

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[VaBreeze]

http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whatisfibromyalgia/a/fibrosymptoms.htm

Here is the Monster List.  I believe what your physicians are saying is that your myofacial pain is what is considered an "overlapping condition" and needs to be treated alone, in respect to your fibromyalgia.  It's not unusual to have the two together.

Good luck hon.

[VaBreeze]

Hi Sam -

It is another symptom of fibromyalgia.  Many who have fibro also have the myofacial pain.  It's compared to having a knot of tissue under your skin that radiates pain to other areas when irritated or touched.  Mine feels like a knife has been stuck in m hip, when pressure is applied.  I've heard stories of those having fibro ending up in wheelchairs...because it can get that severe.  I think if you have the opportunity to be in a place where they can work with your medications (adjusting it to your needs) and where they can work with you to get you more mobile...then go for it.  

I know you are in pain hon.  I so understand this feature and I will pray that you can find some relief soon.  If you are interested, www.About.com has a section on fibromyalgia that can answer many of your questions (this is where the "Monster List of Fibro" can be found).  

Please take care of yourself and God Bless.

VaBreeze

[uk2]

Hi

thanks for your reply, does that mean its just another sx of fibro or a separate condtion to fibro,does everybody with fibro for a long time end up with myofascial pain syndrome?

The pain clinic decided i needed a more intensive treatment and put me on a waiting list to be taken into hospital to work on my meds and mobility could be 2 mths, my kids wont like it but if it gives me some relief then i'll be happy and a better mum hopefully.

Sam

[VaBreeze]

Myofascial pain is often one of the "Monster List" symptoms of fibromyalgia.  The medications you are currently taking should help numb the pain, but it won't alleviate it completely.  The trigger point injections should help with this type of pain and any type of low-impact therapy will be of benefit to your rigidness and mobility.  

Since you are attending a pain clinic, hopefully they will point you in the right direction with a treatment program that will be best for your issues.  

Best of luck to you...wishing you 'fibro free' days.

VaBreeze