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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia syndrome is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder which generally occurs in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body. This forum is for fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS). |
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06-22-2014, 01:53 PM | #1 | ||
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I've had Fibromyalgia for 23 years now (I had a great rheumatologist who recognized it right off). Being diagnosed correctly really helped, but I still struggle with pain meds which actually take away the pain when I'm in a full blown flare.
What have you all found helps? I don't have them often, but I did a week ago, and the pain in my legs was terrible! And I'm used to pain. Also, what sleep meds really help? I'm on Ambien, but I don't take it often because it stops working correctly if I do. The insomnia is getting worse, so it's time to find a real solution. Just tried Trazodone-it was awful-enough said. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | tamiloo (09-13-2014) |
06-24-2014, 10:58 AM | #2 | |||
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medications for fibromyalgia.
DW has tried different things. As with other pain syndromes, it's a trial & error process that may/often result in a combination of meds, therapies, and techniques rather than one single answer. Also, what has worked for her has changed as time goes by. I sincerely hope you can find a "real solution"; realistically, we must often settle for what works for each of us—a weighing of benefit vs. downside/shortcomings/side effects. Quote:
Tricyclic Antidepressants for Chronic Pain DW does have FM, and used to use the same very low dose "as-needed" tricyclic antidepressant. Recently, she got off of an SSRI, and has been taking L-Tryptophan (a precursor of 5HTP, melatonin and serotonin) to ease symptoms of discontinuation syndrome. Taken at night, this is working well for helping her sleep. L-Tryptophan Doc
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"Thanks for this!" says: | tamiloo (09-13-2014) |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | tamiloo (09-13-2014) |
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Ok, ya got me with that one. Took me a minute....
Welcome to the Monkey House... Doc
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"Thanks for this!" says: | firewolf3251 (09-13-2014), tamiloo (09-13-2014) |
09-13-2014, 01:11 PM | #5 | ||
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Welcome firewolf3251.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | tamiloo (09-13-2014) |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | anon1028 (09-13-2014) |
09-13-2014, 08:31 PM | #7 | |||
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thank you everyone! I have 3 cats 2 dogs.
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09-13-2014, 09:14 PM | #8 | ||
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3 cats!!!! my cat spaghetti is my best (sometimes only) buddy
Want more but girlfriend says no Neurontin has helped me with sleep but still get those insomnia nights. It helps me with a bunch of things but not enough when I'm out!! maybe should up the dose but hate to do that. No one has yet to answer my question why spaghetti cries EVERY morning when girlfriend leaves for work. Doesn't he realize by now she'll be back. And why does he bring mouse to door? She can't see through door. I know..i need to get a life |
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