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Members shared a wide range of medications they use to manage fibromyalgia pain, with Cymbalta and gabapentin being the most frequently... Read more
I also take Nabumetone Different meds work for different people
Ibuprofen is my drug of choice but I also have gut problems as a result of taking it for years. I just refuse to take try Lyrica or other newer drugs as my rule is the drug has to be on the market for 5 years. Too many drugs get taken off the market and have serious unknown side effects when they first come out. And I don't have the money for non generic drugs. But that is just me and no shame or blame for anyone who does take them. I have tried some goofy alternative things...when I get desperate.
I take lyrica when my pain levels are higher, most days it helps but there are times it doesnt. It also makes me feel really hungry!
Gabapentin 300mg 3 X daily xx