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@sandrahan

Hello,
Sandra here. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2021 following a weird virus ( not COVID). My lumbar spine is fused from arthritis which seems to aggravate the surrounding muscles. One thing my PT performed recently was dry-needle of the lumbar spine, and it significantly reduced pain!!
I take 900 mg. Gabapentin and 60 mg Cymbalta. It all helps.
The virus also left me with burning mouth syndrome. I also avoid gluten.
I’ve learned acceptance and speaking truth and absolutely the need for discussions with my doctors and PT.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and ideas!

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ripley | @ripley | Mar 14 10:13am

I also got Fibromyalgia in 2021, after Covid. I'm afraid to try meds but the painful flares are getting to be too much. Did you ever take Gabapentin alone and, if so, did that help reduce your pain? Did you start at the 900mg dose or work your way up? I also have chronic insomnia and wonder if the Gabapentin helps you sleep? I'd prefer to avoid Cymbalta for many reasons. I tried a gluten free diet for 5 months and didn't notice any improvement. Thank you.

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