Do those annoying lyrica commercials make anyone else depressed when the say "Before fibromyalgia"? It just reminds me of the life I had and it is never coming back. I have found some relief with lyrica but not much and I am gaining weight which I don't need at all!
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Members expressed frustration with Lyrica commercials that depict fibromyalgia as easily manageable, feeling the ads send misleading messages... Read more
YES! But, the part that pisses me off the most is when she says" MY DOCTOR AND I BOTH AGREE THAT MOVING MORE HELPS TO EASE FIBROMYALGIA PAIN" that is a total lie! As a matter of fact it actually makes it worse! AND on top of that it sends the wrong message to our family and friends!
I don't have much of an appetite at all. I mostly graze during the day, all healthy things, like fiber bars, yogurt, fruit, nuts, etc. Used to love to cook, but now dinner is a chore I literally hate. If it wasn't for my husband, I would just grab some Healthy Choice meals from the store and that would be it. I have lost 60 lbs. in the last 3 1/2 years, but now along with the Fibro, I have hip joint Bursitis and am really limited to my moving around. Had Cortisone injections, but this is a slow healing process and have gained 3 lbs. I can't cut out much more and still function. This was just the last straw. Before I could at least walk around and now can't even do that. Lyrica did nothing for me but make me physically ill. I just can't win for losing. I thank God my husband is very understanding and very helpful around the house. Otherwise this place would look like something on the Hoarders.
Lack of Sleep. One of the primary symptoms of FM is the inability to get the deep, stage 4 restorative sleep we need. Recent studies have shown that people who do not get adequate amounts of sleep are more likely to gain weight. Lack of sleep causes a reduction metabolism and an increase in appetite, particularly a craving for high-carb and high-sugar foods.
Neuroendocrine Abnormalities. Research has revealed several hormone deficiencies in fibromyalgia, such as serotonin, growth hormone, cortisol and thyroid, which can contribute to decreasing the body’s metabolism. There may also be an increased sensitivity to insulin, causing the body to go into a fat-storing mode.
Decreased Activity. Because of their level of pain, most FM patients are not able to increase their exercise to the levels needed to increase metabolism rates and burn the calories required for significant weight loss.
Medication. A number of medications commonly given to treat the symptoms of FM –– particularly antidepressants –– have the side effect of weight gain.
I rather gain weight then be useless and in pain all day everyday.
I f*#(@& hate those commercials lol. Because I have found some improvement with my meds, but not as much as the lady in that commerical lol
However, I'm still trying new things to help myself. But yes, to your question, they annoy me to no end.