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Meds Or No
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Anyone gone med free with success? Any suggestions? I am tapering from zoloft which they gave to help with pain. I am ok with taking prn meds like motrin or aleve on occassion but wasnt sure if anyone else has tried to be med free and live and deal with fibro

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I tried meds a few years ago, after exercise stopped helping for a while. The meds didn’t help me. I thought at first they did, but the pain just came back. Finding the right amount of exercise still… read more

What Meds Do You All Take For Your Fibromyalgia?
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I don't know if anyone else has done it, but I did the genesight testing in order to tell what medicines I would and wouldn't tolerate. It definitely reduced trial and error duration. Found what works… read more

Does Your Pain Meds Not Work When The Weather Changes?
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My opioids has not been working and I think its bec of the big change in weather at the moment. Does this happen to you? I really don’t want to take more pain meds and still be in pain.

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I use high thc and cbd for some pains, ,gabapentin for nerve pain, Cymbalta for back pain and depression.
Hope you find some relief 😌

I’m Suffering So Badly From Fibro Fog. It’s Not At All Funny. I Can’t Remember My Meds, Food, Words Etc Anyone Else So Bad?
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Brain Fog and Fibro Read Article...
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Yes, I have brain fog almost all the time. I feel as if I have dementia. I will be saying something and I will completely change a word to something else. Then my memory is absolutely terrible. I… read more

I've Been Noticing Lately My Temper And Anxiety Is Really Bad I'm On Meds But Going Through A Very Stressful Situation. Anyone Else Get This
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All of the above. I feel better knowing allot of my symptoms are common with FBS. My question is: Due to the fact they’re such a broad spectrum, how do we know how many of them are completely… read more

Recommendations.. I Am Struggling To Control My Flare Ups And Pain Can Anyone Recommend Anything?
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Walking aids, pain meds, cooling gels or heat rubs, tiredness?

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I think if I could bathe in tiger balm ointment, I would lol

Hot baths , especially with Epsom salts help me but I also find them to take a lot of energy to do. And I definitely don't need my fam… read more

Going On First Holiday For 5 Years. Feel Apprehensive. My Meds Make Me Giddy Etc. Anyone Else Feel Stressed About Leaving What Is Familiar?
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Brain Fog and Fibro Read Article...
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For me, it’s more anxiousness about traveling. Yes, I too carry my meds and cbd gummies in my carry on: purse. Hope this helps. God bless!

Is There A Pain Med That Will Help With The Pains But Not Make Me Tired Or Groggy I Stopped Taking My Meds Can't Take At Work
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I have all these pain meds but can't use them at work I would be sleep walking they make me groggy so I stopped taking them so now I'm in flare mode in so is there a med out there that will help with the pain but not make tired

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5 percent lidocaine patches down the length of the spine

Cymbalta..
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Can anyone tell me a little about Cymbal ta please? In all the years I've had Fibro and been on multiple meds I've never been given Cymbalta, I have seen so many on this group mention this med and I'm very curious. Thanks in advance 😊

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I used cymbalta but it made me soooo tired I took it at 7:00am and around 3:00pm it started to wear off. My dosage was increased and was told to take it twice a day which gave me horrible headaches… read more

What Do People Take For Pain?!? I Cycle Through Over The Counter Meds But The Pain Is Starting To Get Worse And Last Longer.
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Tramadol & arthritis Tylenol together help some. Exercise