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Posted by krisleigh61685 @krisleigh61685, 1 day ago

Hey group, Kristin here, just another spoonie. So recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease. I am struggling to find the right doctor to treat me. One wants me on this med and the other wants me that one. I am currently on lyriaca and cymbalta twice a day. I really feel that neither are working. I mean one day i wake up and feel like my skin is on fire, the next day i wake up covered in brusies from whatever it was i did the day before. Then the next i can hardly move from the exhaustion that has taken over from the previous two days.
This past month i have developed tremors. Got a MRI and blood work done and guess what?! Yup you guessed it blood work normal. I just want answers! And my husband and family dont understand the sturggle.

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | 1 day ago

@krisleigh61685
What specialists are you currently working with (neurologist, orthopedic spine specialist, endocrinologist, hematologist, rheumatologist)?

Have you been tested for small fiber neuropathy (with skin punch biopsy)? Are you diabetic? Have you had your thyroid checked? Are you going through perimenopause or menopause now?

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | 5 hours ago

Hi Kristin,

You could seek a Dr. of Physical Medicine - previously called Sports Drs. These Drs are much more knowledgable than PCPs, and they usually belong to an orthopedic practice. They usually can diagnose a problem and make the appropriate referral.

Joe

covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | 4 hours ago

krisleigh61685, Bless you. I empathize. I've had Fibromyalgia for 31 years and I am unable to take any of
the meds for it except Flexeril , Tylenol & I use Voltaren Gel a lot. I do not have degenerative disc disease. I am so sorry that you are battling both.

It is my experience with family members that take antidepressants....Cymbalta....can cause tremors over time.
Perhaps you can ask a specialist outside of your PCP about switching to something else since it doesn't sound
like it's working for you. Have you ever been prescribed Gabapentin or low dose Naltrexone? I could not
tolerate these, but, several folks I know say they help with nerve pain and general pain. Perhaps an
Integrative Medicine doctor may be able to help you as they think outside the box.

This summer has been incredibly hard with the humidity and heat. It ramps up Fibro for me. Fibro is
a crazy ailment to have and it is indescribable to those that do not have it.

I would recommend a full Thyroid panel from an Endocrinologist. Hashmoto's tends to go along with Fibro I
have discovered.

Praying for you right now. Please keep us posted on our progress. Blessings & Prayers......