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Fibromyalgia Medication and treatment
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I was looking for this site because I am starting to think I am just lazy. I am 69 yrs old, been diagnosed for 13 years, have a great GP Dr who is very observant and takes good care of me. I am just so tired I cannot get anything done most days then all of a sudden I am a speed demon going thru the house. I do hurt in every inch of my body, and I have other things I cannot spell. I take Gabapentin, Effexor, Hydrocodine for my Fibro all of which I tolerate very well. This is after 13 years of trying all sorts of meds. this is what we settled on. The lazy thing is so foreign to me. I raised 3 boys, worked full time, had 2 elderly parents and you could eat off my floors. It was just my beautiful life back then. Now I am by myself and no one sees the dishes, floor. Just too high of bar I have set for myself.
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Hi Freedom,
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Hi @freedom05 I’m so happy you reached out and found Mayo Clinic Connect in your search. In this community based forum, we’re not medical professionals so we can’t diagnose health problems or prescribe treatments. We’re members just like you who share personal experiences and insights to help find answers, give suggestions and offer encouragement.
What you’re going through is so disheartening. I’m very sorry. You sound like such a lovely woman and sure don’t deserve what life has dished out on your plate. I can tell you’re not a lazy person so please don’t chastise yourself for something beyond your control. Fibromyalgia is real and it can be debilitating. I don’t have it myself, but I do have a dear friend whose life is severely impacted. It’s terrible to feel so awful and so tired day after day!
We have several discussions on Fibromyalgia in the Chronic Pain Group. I’d like to introduce you to @parus and @rwinney, two of our members who have Fibro and might be able to guide you from first hand experience.
Fibromyalgia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fibromyalgia-3/
– Feeling very sick, is it Fibromyalgia flare or something else? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/feeling-very-sick-is-it-fibromyalgia-flare-or-something-else/
– Wellness program for Fibromyalgia patient? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/wellness-program-for-fibromyalgia-patient/
– Fibromyalgia – Issues with sleeping https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fibromyalgia-8/
– What Distracts You From the Pain? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-distracts-you-from-the-pain/