Pain

Blogging about pain in a Fibromyalgia journal? No way! How rare must this be?

Yeah well, that was sarcastic humor. I just like to give a heads up, in case you are as tired as everyone else in my life is of hearing about my pain. Wouldn't it be nice to only listen to someone talk about pain instead of experiencing it? I know I'd be good at the job -- very empathetic and understanding. The folks in a FMS sufferer's life have no idea how lucky they are to just have to listen to some complaining and bones popping.

For two days in a row I've had to take Tramadol for pain. Only one pill per day, but I am really trying not to take those magic opioid pain bullets unless I have to.

Today my neck was sore and stiff in the morning. I thought about being proactive & taking a muscle relaxant, but I thought it might make me too sleepy so I didn't take any. I am going to trust my instincts next time. It's now past 8:30 p.m. and my neck is still stiff & hurting, with occasional pops/snaps.

The neck stiffness & pain has brought on a migraine. I took a Tramadol. I am not really feeling well enough for this post, but am posting so I can remember this body symptom & what ended up happening.

I am tired of being the saintly pill refuser. I am seriously considering a second Tramadol & 1 Flexeril.

A lot more happened today other than this pain, but I will have to tell you another time, because. . .Fibro Sux!