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Posted by trouse @trouse, Mar 2, 2013

Can anyone tell me some medications that have helped them control the symptoms of Fibromyalgia? I heard that Lyrica works the best w/ less side effects. Does any of the meds come in a liquid or injectable form?

Need suggesstions Please!

trouse

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Bettyann | @bettyann | Mar 6, 2013
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@bettyann

Hi Trouse,
Here is a note of encouragement, I hope! Do not let ANYONE tell you that fibromyalgia is something you will have the rest of your life! That is NOT necessarily true.
My fibro started almost 15 years ago and at that time it didn’t even have a NAME… I refused just pain meds…too easy to get hooked on them. At the advice of a nurse friend I started in taking Magnesium Malate… it helped most definately… Not saying it ‘made it go away’…
I had days when it didn’t bother me at all…but most days were devoted to what I called “my whole right side was shot down”… A few years later I started in taking MSM with Glucosamine (couldn’t deal with the chondroitin) … and it really and truly helped ease all the symptoms… I am now to the point (in spite of being a senion) where it is UNusual for me to have a fibro attack or any symptoms… Regular OTC pain relievers never touched it…might as well have been drinking water.
Do what YOU know works for you… just know it takes awhile for supplements to really kick in and start working for you. But at least it is a CURE not just a pain cover up. Drs probably won’t agree…With Fibro…there are NO ‘instant cures’….
Good luck to you!
Bettyann

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You might consider Teri15’s suggestion and ask your pharacist (dr) about Cymbalta… sometimes you just need all the help you can get! 🙂 It’s not as if you have to ‘stay on’ any other meds forever… Your state of mind has a direct bearing on how you feel physically… this is why I suggested the healing tapes to help relax and soothe you. I hope your day is a good one, Trouse.

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Bettyann | @bettyann | Mar 6, 2013
In reply to @bettyann "Hi Trouse, Here is a note of encouragement, I hope! Do not let ANYONE tell you..." + (show)
@bettyann

Hi Trouse,
Here is a note of encouragement, I hope! Do not let ANYONE tell you that fibromyalgia is something you will have the rest of your life! That is NOT necessarily true.
My fibro started almost 15 years ago and at that time it didn’t even have a NAME… I refused just pain meds…too easy to get hooked on them. At the advice of a nurse friend I started in taking Magnesium Malate… it helped most definately… Not saying it ‘made it go away’…
I had days when it didn’t bother me at all…but most days were devoted to what I called “my whole right side was shot down”… A few years later I started in taking MSM with Glucosamine (couldn’t deal with the chondroitin) … and it really and truly helped ease all the symptoms… I am now to the point (in spite of being a senion) where it is UNusual for me to have a fibro attack or any symptoms… Regular OTC pain relievers never touched it…might as well have been drinking water.
Do what YOU know works for you… just know it takes awhile for supplements to really kick in and start working for you. But at least it is a CURE not just a pain cover up. Drs probably won’t agree…With Fibro…there are NO ‘instant cures’….
Good luck to you!
Bettyann

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you should be able to crush these pills.

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trouse | @trouse | Mar 7, 2013

Thank you all for your feedback and support. I left a message w/ my rheumatologist to see if I can get in sooner than May! I will keep you updated!!!

trouse

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piglit | @piglit | Mar 7, 2013
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@trouse

Thank you all for your feedback and support. I left a message w/ my rheumatologist to see if I can get in sooner than May! I will keep you updated!!!

trouse

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That’s such good news let us know how you get along take care always here anytime Piglit

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piglit | @piglit | Mar 9, 2013
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@trouse

Thank you all for your feedback and support. I left a message w/ my rheumatologist to see if I can get in sooner than May! I will keep you updated!!!

trouse

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Hi Trouse just wondering how things are going and if youv’e heard back from your specialist Take care Piglit

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trouse | @trouse | Mar 9, 2013
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@trouse

Thank you all for your feedback and support. I left a message w/ my rheumatologist to see if I can get in sooner than May! I will keep you updated!!!

trouse

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The doctor tried to reach me last night but I missed his call, I have to call his office on Monday to find out what he is going to do! I will keep you posted.
Thank You for your concerns.
trouse

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piglit | @piglit | Mar 9, 2013
In reply to @trouse "Thank you all for your feedback and support. I left a message w/ my rheumatologist to..." + (show)
@trouse

Thank you all for your feedback and support. I left a message w/ my rheumatologist to see if I can get in sooner than May! I will keep you updated!!!

trouse

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Will talk again Monday glad that the dr has made contact that’s a positive. Take care Piglit

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trouse | @trouse | Mar 11, 2013

Called the pharamist yesterday. My rheumatologist apparantly put me on a med called Neurontin/ Gabapentin for my fibromyalgia 3 x a day. Has anyone heard of thismed before? Pharmacist said it was similar to Lyrica. I am still going to call the doctors office to make sure. Never been on a med for fibromalgia before. Scared it will effect my other meds since I still have the c-diff intestional infection. I am so scared it will affect the infection that is in my intestional track?
Has anyone heardof this med before? Never been on meds for fibromyalgia?
Feedback would be appreciated!

Thanks,
trouse

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piglit | @piglit | Mar 11, 2013
In reply to @trouse "Called the pharamist yesterday. My rheumatologist apparantly put me on a med called Neurontin/ Gabapentin for..." + (show)
@trouse

Called the pharamist yesterday. My rheumatologist apparantly put me on a med called Neurontin/ Gabapentin for my fibromyalgia 3 x a day. Has anyone heard of thismed before? Pharmacist said it was similar to Lyrica. I am still going to call the doctors office to make sure. Never been on a med for fibromalgia before. Scared it will effect my other meds since I still have the c-diff intestional infection. I am so scared it will affect the infection that is in my intestional track?
Has anyone heardof this med before? Never been on meds for fibromyalgia?
Feedback would be appreciated!

Thanks,
trouse

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Hi trouse my haemotologist adviced me to try gabapentin for pain, but however read up and decided against it. But I did have along talk with my GP in regards to this before I made this decision. Also my staffy dog uses gabapentin to assist him with his itchy skin complaint. I again would speak to my specialist in regards to this as he will be able to answer any questions that concern you. Take care

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trouse | @trouse | Mar 11, 2013
In reply to @trouse "Called the pharamist yesterday. My rheumatologist apparantly put me on a med called Neurontin/ Gabapentin for..." + (show)
@trouse

Called the pharamist yesterday. My rheumatologist apparantly put me on a med called Neurontin/ Gabapentin for my fibromyalgia 3 x a day. Has anyone heard of thismed before? Pharmacist said it was similar to Lyrica. I am still going to call the doctors office to make sure. Never been on a med for fibromalgia before. Scared it will effect my other meds since I still have the c-diff intestional infection. I am so scared it will affect the infection that is in my intestional track?
Has anyone heardof this med before? Never been on meds for fibromyalgia?
Feedback would be appreciated!

Thanks,
trouse

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Why did you decide not to take it, or change your med?

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piglit | @piglit | Mar 11, 2013
In reply to @trouse "Called the pharamist yesterday. My rheumatologist apparantly put me on a med called Neurontin/ Gabapentin for..." + (show)
@trouse

Called the pharamist yesterday. My rheumatologist apparantly put me on a med called Neurontin/ Gabapentin for my fibromyalgia 3 x a day. Has anyone heard of thismed before? Pharmacist said it was similar to Lyrica. I am still going to call the doctors office to make sure. Never been on a med for fibromalgia before. Scared it will effect my other meds since I still have the c-diff intestional infection. I am so scared it will affect the infection that is in my intestional track?
Has anyone heardof this med before? Never been on meds for fibromyalgia?
Feedback would be appreciated!

Thanks,
trouse

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Hi trouse I have to take warfarin for the rest of my life due to ongoing clotting problems and it tends to interact with almost everything so decided not to go down that pathway. I try to control my pain with panadolosteo or codeine when it gets really severe. Take care

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trouse | @trouse | Mar 15, 2013
In reply to @bettyann "Hi Trouse, Here is a note of encouragement, I hope! Do not let ANYONE tell you..." + (show)
@bettyann

Hi Trouse,
Here is a note of encouragement, I hope! Do not let ANYONE tell you that fibromyalgia is something you will have the rest of your life! That is NOT necessarily true.
My fibro started almost 15 years ago and at that time it didn’t even have a NAME… I refused just pain meds…too easy to get hooked on them. At the advice of a nurse friend I started in taking Magnesium Malate… it helped most definately… Not saying it ‘made it go away’…
I had days when it didn’t bother me at all…but most days were devoted to what I called “my whole right side was shot down”… A few years later I started in taking MSM with Glucosamine (couldn’t deal with the chondroitin) … and it really and truly helped ease all the symptoms… I am now to the point (in spite of being a senion) where it is UNusual for me to have a fibro attack or any symptoms… Regular OTC pain relievers never touched it…might as well have been drinking water.
Do what YOU know works for you… just know it takes awhile for supplements to really kick in and start working for you. But at least it is a CURE not just a pain cover up. Drs probably won’t agree…With Fibro…there are NO ‘instant cures’….
Good luck to you!
Bettyann

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I want to thank everyone for their suggestions on the meds. My rheumatologist did call back and started me on Neurotin, I guess that is how you spell it. It is in capsule form that I can break. I take it in the evening 1 x per day in evening, I can increase up to 3 x a day if needed. I am doing Ok w/ it. My body is trying to get used to it. Feeling fatigue, dizzy, and causes weight gain, which I have noticed. I am noticing that I am very moody as well.
How long does it take for a new med to get into your system and get used to it!!

Thank again for your concerns and comments!
I will keep you updated!

trouse

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