I went to see my friend today and she looks really drained

Come with her to have another checkup with a doctor, and this time, listen to what the physician has to say and what he or she would prescribe and most especially, the interventions your friend needs to do to cope up with the battles she is undergoing. What kind of pain is she dealing with? I am so sorry to hear that.

That's a very sad thing. I am not sure if your friend is currently battling an emotional stress-related illness or really is sick. At this very low moment of your friend's life, show your moral support by visiting her more often. I think the best way you could do now is always talk to her because talking is the best way to combat whatever illness we are suffering. Try to assure your friend that everything in life is just temporary, even illness, sadness and despair, we can move on anytime and try building new dreams and aspirations again. Problems, pain and heartaches made us a better person so try to consider it as life's best teachers. Good luck and may your friend would recover soon.

That sounds like she has a lot of problem with her health lately. What kind of pain she is at now? Maybe she should see another doctor, or a specialist on her illness. Sometimes, people just can trust one doctor's opinion. Maybe a second or third doctor might help her better. Told her to relax herself a bit, and not to strain herself too much on pain. That might help.

wow so so sorry for your friend joy, its really difficult when we see our friends/loved one in pain and there is nothing we can do to help them...perhaps she need to see another doctor. Why don't you try to gently speak with her and if she is your real friend take sometime to assist her at the doctor.. with her permission of course...Bui maybe you can explain the discomfort to the doctor that she has maybe negelected..Hope she feel better.

That is really worry some. I wish there is a doctor here who can give an advice. I experience insomnia before and I ended up leaving my previous job since it is very stressful and causing me to think about a lot of things and in return not being able to catch a good sleep. Eversince I change job, I'm getting a lot of sleep which is very important considering that when we sleep our body recharge.

i'm sorry about your friend. just never separate with her because friend is always helpful. just to come to see the condition make your friend happy.

Sorry to hear that your friend is so bad off. Is she getting enough minerals in her food? Magnesium is one of several minerals that helps prevent pain, as also the herb fennel, which is tasty in spaghetti and other foods.

I have constant pain and do not sleep well at night because of it. I was also prescribed sleeping pills but they were awful. Then, I was told about Melatonin by a doctor who said he uses it when he can't sleep and advised me to try it. Melatonin is something our brains produce naturally but sometimes it doesn't produce enough for us to sleep well, especially if we have chronic pain to deal with. A melatonin supplement has saved my life! I sleep very well because of it and it doesn't leave you feeling "hung over" in the morning. I also have less pain every day because I'm sleeping better at night. Not sleeping well for a long period can not only hurt you physically but also mentally, causing severe depression. I think your friend should try a melatonin supplement. I started with the smallest strength it comes in and that worked great. I did try a stronger pill and that made me sleepy for 24 hours so I went back to the smallest dosage. Any pharmacy that sells health supplements would sell Melatonin and I would strongly suggest it as it is something our bodies produce naturally so it will not interfere with any prescribed medications. (I was told this by my doctor so I know it's true.) If your friend decides to try melatonin, please let me know how she's feeling after being on it for a few days. I have the feeling she'll feel so much better! I know I do.

It is sad to hear that your friend is not getting the rest that she needs to be getting because of the pain that she has been having. One thing that she might need to do is to go back to her doctor and let them know that the medications that she has been given are not working for her. You see, there are a lot of times that you have to use trial and error to find the right combination of medications to work for a person.

I think that sometimes any medication might not work. Sometimes the pain is just too much. But I hope your friend starts feeling better and gets back on her feet. She could try some night time things like Advil pm or something.

People go through difficult things. No need to be worried about. Maybe she IS ill or maybe it is a rough patch in her life. Don't worry it will turn out well.