They dont understand what its like to be in severe pain. They think we're over exaggerating

That's awful. Cymbalta and Lyrica are very addicting also but they don't mind handing those out like candy. No one wants to be on a medication oh, but we have to live life!

I take Xanax twice a day and it has helped my nerve pain immensely. I know it is addicting and I've taken it for years, but it is the ONLY thing that has helped. I tried to tell people that I only take it for pain but they just look at me and think I am super anxious person. I do have anxiety with fibro but it really hasn't out that much at all. I wish they could be in our bodies for one day!

Colis, I forgot to tell you that you can get free discounts on your prescriptions through GoodRX. Paying out of pocket is still expensive, but discount prescription cards help some..

Medicare won’t precribe my Nucynta either. My doctor sends the prescription over and I pay out of pocket. It is very expensive but worth every penny for severe pain. Medicare thinks they are “helping” us but they are not!