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I can relate in so many ways. I have fibromyalgia, suffered a neck and back injury from a car accident in 1990 and had gastric bypass surgery in 2007. I lost 120 pounds and gained weight back when I took lomatrogine and Abilify for depression and anxiety. I gained anout 20 pounds back as a side effect from the meds. I tried Lyrica for the fibromyalgia and gained 15 pounds so stopped taking it. The same happens when I take Abilify, but my depression, anxiety and irritability are enough to encourage me to go back in Abilify.
I do know that my pain is always worse during very cold and very hot weather. It’s worse when there is a sudden change in weather, and rain adds a lot more pain to the mix. Stress heightens pain levels. I’m going to get Tumeric because it has s a natural anti inflammatory.
What are you experiencing?
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Hi @petangelkat1, I tried Lyrica for the fibro and got an “altered mental status”. In other words, I was acting crazy and couldn’t form sentences or remember my dog’s name. I tried Abilify for the depression, but don’t think I was on enough to do any good. You’re right in that rain definitely makes pain worse and a cold rain is a double whammy. I actually bought turmeric and then found out I had a clot in my lung and couldn’t take anti inflammatories. Seems like we’re walking down the same path!........Karen