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Feeling at my wits end with Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Dec 5 4:07pm | Replies (325)Comment receiving replies
I'm so sorry you're living with such discomfort! I've had fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome since prior to my diagnosis in 1991. I also have spinal stenosis is my cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine as well as a pinched nerve in my lumbar spine. I was recently diagnosed with GERD and am experiencing some strange symptoms from that, too. I know it's hard living like this, and I wish I could make it easier for you. What I can tell you is that the only medications I take are Vitamin C, Famotadine, and occasional Acetaminophen. I manage my pain by walking approximately 3 miles daily (broken up into 4 separate walks). I wish you well in your search for relief!!
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Famotidine: "Is it okay to take famotidine long term?
Famotidine (brand name: Pepcid AC, Zantac 360) should not be used for longer than 14 days if you are treating heartburn symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you need to use this product for longer than 14 days or you've had heartburn for longer than 3 months, as you may have a more serious problem."
I was on Omeprazole for years because my doctors kept prescribing it but I was having all kinds of GI Problems and getting dizzy when standing up from a sitting position. I researched it and they said take for up to 14 days! I was on it for over 5 years!
I weaned myself off. I had been on two 20 mg tabs per day and when I got down to needing the 10 mg, had to go to a doctor for a special script (which came from India), for the last week or two. Now off and using: 4 or 5 almonds after breakfast, baking soda and water after lunch, and trying to stick to only one TUMS after dinner. (TUMS can cause problems also such as: " The most common side effect caused by Tums is constipation. Other mild side effects include gas, dry mouth, and decreased appetite. In rare cases, serious side effects such as kidney damage, high blood calcium (hypercalcemia), or low phosphate levels (hypophosphatemia) can occur."
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