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Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Jun 26 10:35am | Replies (21)
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@katcollins

You are not alone.
It’s a long road with FND.
Have you tried Gabapentin in addition to Cymbalta? Nurtec? Vitamins B12, Magnesium, Iron? Daily yoga? Mindfulness? These are things that have helped me but do not eliminate it.
Good luck,
Kat

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rattlesnake | @rattlesnake | Jan 25 4:13pm

Hi Kat,
Have not tried Gabapentin. Nurtec and the other flavors/delivery did nothing for me, no headache meds were of any help. I have yearly bloodwork and not deficient, but I have started vit B and D per doc's recommendation.

Haven't tried yoga. I lift at the gym 3 days a week for almost 5 years now. I forced myself to be consistent even through the worst of times. Not sure why.

Mindfulness did help. When I was told that was basically only solution, I wasn't accepting, but ready to TRY ANYTHING to escape the misery. I learned through counseling some things that seem like common sense afterwards. Life is better when not focusing on negativity. I learned I was very judgmental of others especially myself. I accepted I can't control other peoples emotions. The reduced stress from these and others made a noticeable difference in psychical symptoms. I continue to work on other stresses like staying married.

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