Questions & Answers

I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, amongst other things, but I'm in the process of changing over from an antidepressant that I've been taking for 27 years, for anxiety and depression. Im changing from Clomipramine to Duloxetine because Duloxetine, as well as being an antidepressant, apparently helps with chronic pain. I wondered if anyone on here has experience of either, changing over, and/or taking Duloxetine? I'd appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you.

Does anyone in the south Houston area know of any good doctors that really care. I am so discouraged with the pain management I've been to as they are like robots. I know the new laws have taken a toll on doctors but I'm so discouraged I'm beginning to think I need a phychiatrist so I don't feel like I'm a horrible person because I have pain.

I should be able to have OT and PT come in. Can I manage?

I know I didn't post anything on this because of being in the process of moving but before leaving Texas my Dr there thought I had colonoscopy cancer because of a positive cologuard test but I'm very happy to say that I definitely do Not have it. Besides fibromyalgia and disc problems, CKD, scoliosis, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis, I also have a hiatal hernia and gastritis.in other words, I'm a mess 🤣🤣 oh yeah, I'm now allergic to dogs but I have no intention of getting rid of mine. My sweet… read more

I have been in Pain Management for almost 15 years. I have been on many drugs, over 100 steroid shots all over my body. I have had 32 surgeries and many replacements. I was physically, mentally, and sexually abused in my 1st marriage which is where many of my injuries came from. The rest is osteoarthritis head to toe, accidents, etc. I only mention that because I could never tell what hurt the intercostals other than the many blows i took through the walls with my back etc. It would take… read more

I was diagnosis with ADHD as a toddler. My mother never medicated my diagnosis. My school years were a struggle. As I got older and studied and taught myself cognitive techniques
Until a car accident in my 30's couldn't leave my home or drive. After many months decided to go to a pyschiatrist gave me pills etc...did nothing for me but make me worst off being a stay at home mother of 2 girls. Decided to learn and study my symptoms
Starting writing in a journal and stopped caffeine.
Was good… read more

CMS, the Centers for Medicare, encourage physicians to manage multiple chronic conditions under a Value-Based Care plan that pays them extra to "optimize care delivery" like setting goals and tracking them on an Individualized Care Plan. These programs, and others, are available through Medicare if a patient has more than 1 chronic condition and only 4% of patients are getting this across the country.