Hi Fellow Fibro Sufferers;

Last night I caught just part of a commercial done by Pfizer that was directed toward people who suffer with fibromyalgia. They were talking about a new medication. I wish I would have seen the whole commercial but I didn't.

Anyone know about this? I'll look at the Pfizer site.

Nancy-H

Let us know if you find anything out about this Nancy! If only there were a magic pill... I think they'd make a bundle.....

Nancy, I love your little dogs!!!!!!

Not that its new but Lyrica was just officially approved for treating Fibro.

www.lyrica.com
RE: Lyrica's approval for treating FMS and Links to more articles on FMS +
Lyrica's other uses.

The moment I saw that the commercial was sponsored by Pfiezer I knew it was for Lyrica. Darn cheeky bastards.

Hi Nancy, I'm Diane and I finally found a new doctor who put me on Gabapentin...it's a form of Neurotin but works much better...little side affects and has reduced some of my pain..she said I can continue going up on the dosage as long as I can handle any of the side affects. Now that my burning pain is reducing I am feeling the effects of long-term injuries I accumulated when I was younger and had falls and am wanting to pursue treatment for those. I still can't get into an exercise routine yet, I have other issues too that also cause chronic fatigue and "brain fog" and that seems to be causing me difficulty in keeping up a routine...one day I hurt real bad but mentally feel like I can do things (but hurt too bad) and the next I'm not wanting to do anything and physically don't hurt as bad...it's a circle within it's own circle! Hope this helps you.

Hi there,
I've been on Lyrica for about 3 years now - currently 150mg twice a day.
I'd not associated it with the feeling loopy/dopey; I'm on so many other meds it could be any of them !
It doesn't really do anything for the fibro as such; in fact I've been known to stop taking them, or just forget to. But hey, after a few days I know about it because I ache everywhere & the "normal" fibro aches/spasms seem to take longer to settle.

Hi Nancy,
Pfizer commercial was Lyrica. I am on that, have been for 2 years. It helps for the pain. But there are alot of side affect , very addictive. I am trying to get off and having a very had time. I have gained 35lbs. There are + and - so please read up on it before you take it. I my self wish I never started taking them. I am on other meds. that could have helped me though my Fibromyalgia. Be safe and good luck

hey all...Jan 19th 2009 the FDA approved a new drug called savella. It was specifically developed for fibro. It has side effects like all medicine but there is one good one! An average weight loss of 1 to 2 lbs a month. Have no idea when it will be available...it is brand new. I went to the web site and asked to be notified when available. Here is the link to read up on.
http://savella.com/