u/-MetalKitty-

Thinking of trying CBD gummies or something similar to try to get some pain relief. I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and a bunch of other things not pain related. I’m currently on ER morphine but my old doctor switched fields and the new one was clear from the beginning that I’d have to find pain management or be tapered completely off since she didn’t want to risk her license. But the pain management docs I’ve seen have a strict no opioids policy which I think is insane. So the tapering has started and already at only 15 mg less I’m struggling to take care of myself and my apartment because I live alone with no help. My doc has suggested Lyrica or Cymbalta but I’ve heard horror stories about both and the Lyrica especially just doesn’t feel right for me. I’m very sensitive to medication and it was trial and error to get on my current meds which were working well enough that I could kind of manage. I’m very angry and upset about it but don’t know what to do. I’ve taken antidepressants before and had some serious reactions. Plus it says not to take Cymbalta if you’re taking metoclopramide which I am for nausea for GI issues and eating is difficult enough so without the metoclopramide it would be even worse and it says taking it with Cymbalta can cause Serotonin Syndrome. Asked my doc about it and she said that it’s rare and she’s not worried about it. Which concerns me. I also can’t try Kratom because I’m on metoprolol and it says not to take them together. So I was thinking of trying gummies or some other CBD variant but I can’t smoke anything due to asthma. But the pain meds don’t make me high which I like so I don’t want anything that makes me feel high or more tired since fatigue is already a huge issue. I’m sorry this is so long but any help would be greatly appreciated. I’m also an introvert and have cognitive issues and can get overwhelmed so if I don’t respond to every comment please forgive me and don’t take it personally. Thank you in advance 🩷