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Westerville, OH

Do anyone take pain meds? And also what kind and do they work good? I take Cymbolta but sometimes the pain is so crazy I don't think it works all the time.

April 20, 2016
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Members shared a wide range of medications they use to manage fibromyalgia pain, including Lyrica, Neurontin, Cymbalta, Tramadol, and... Read more

Members shared a wide range of medications they use to manage fibromyalgia pain, including Lyrica, Neurontin, Cymbalta, Tramadol, and Amitriptyline, with mixed results and experiences that varied greatly from person to person. Several members cautioned about side effects, particularly Cymbalta's potential for significant weight gain leading to diabetes, Lyrica causing exhaustion or suicidal thoughts, and Tramadol disagreeing with some, while emphasizing the importance of monitoring these effects closely. A recurring theme was the frustration with doctors hesitant to prescribe pain medications, the need to advocate for specialist referrals to pain management or psychiatry, and finding acceptance that realistic goals focus on having more good days than bad rather than complete pain relief.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have tried quite a few. Cymbals a is an antidepressant but also is used for pain as is elavil. I now use Cymbalta 60 mugs in the morning and lyrica 225 mg twice daily and elavil at bedtime. The combination of cymbals a and lyrica help with neuropathic pain but for me does nothing for overall pain and sore spots. I have been trying anything and everything for over 40 years, still trying 😣

April 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I found the only thing cymbalta did for me was packed on 85lb so please be careful and watch your weight. My Dr's started me out on Gabapentain then changed me to the cymbalta, then added Lyrica onto that, and I was dealing with the depression of finding out I had fibromyalgia and going to suffer in chronic pain. So for all of you who are newly diagnosed PLEAESE keep a close eye on your weight. Due to my weigh gain I developed diabetes my AI-C was 7.1 when my Dr caught it and what did the do, more pills, but I refused them and lost 70lbs. So now I only take the Lyrica along with Prayer and my pain medication I'm able to function.

April 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Momalina be careful doing that because I think you have to taper off of that don't you? Be safe with these meds

April 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I thank all of you for answering my question. Iam going to talk to my doc next Friday. This week the pain has been really bad. I need some relief. Guy I know u understand when I say this, I'm sick and tired of pain! Not being able to sleep! I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!!

April 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take tramadol 300mg ER 1 time a day, 600mg of Gabapentin 3x a day, Amitriptyline 250mg at bedtime, Tylenol 3.PRN, diazepam. 5mg PRN, Zolpidem ER at bedtime, Buspar 10mg 2 tablets twice a day, Orphenadrine 100mg ER 1 tablet twice a day. I take eye vitamins for beginning macular degeneration. 😮 seeing it written out like that looks aweful. I still struggle pain, fatigue and fog.
Blessings to you

April 21, 2016

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