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Wellbutrin - yay of nay?

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Johannesburg, ZA

Hi All,

I have had FM for quite a while and only figured it out last year when I was at my wits' end.

I've been on a wide variety of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication for years but I have never seen any improvement with myself. If anything, the depression and anxiety has become debilitating. The fatigue is unbelievable. I drag myself to gym in the hopes that is helps end the cycle but nothing has changed!

I recently went for a series of blood tests after being on Yelate for a few… read more

January 30, 2017
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Members shared mixed experiences with Wellbutrin for fibromyalgia and depression, with several noting it helped avoid the numbness caused by... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Wellbutrin for fibromyalgia and depression, with several noting it helped avoid the numbness caused by other antidepressants, though some reported it stopped working over time or caused agitation in the first few weeks. Many members emphasized the importance of seeing specialists like rheumatologists, neurologists, or psychiatrists rather than relying solely on a general practitioner, since fibromyalgia symptoms are complex and medication responses vary greatly from person to person. A recurring theme was the challenge of finding the right medication balance while managing debilitating fatigue, with members encouraging persistence, self-advocacy, and patience despite the frustrating trial-and-error process.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Lacey I might suggest going to a specialist instead of just your PvP..I don't know what other symptoms you have but if you are having pain in the 18 points you need a rheumatologist, if it feels deeper like muscle,tendon;legament you need a neurologist.If it is your anxiety and depression you need a psychologist.See what I am saying.I don,t understand why he hasn't revered you to any of them yet because he is not a specialist.I would suggest. He send me to a specialist for which everyone is ailing you instead of us I g you as a guinea pig..I mean there are millions of med.'s out there he could TRY you on that wouldn't help..But what would that do but frustrate you.This is just my opinion since I am a nurse. I know how Dr.'s are...

February 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sorry my tablet went crazy...skin conditionsbthining hair.cataracts caused by steroids.heart murmurs,neuropathy in hands and feet,osteo in my knees horrible wt. Gain,hypothyroidism just to name a few.can't sleep up all night most nights....

January 30, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I agree w phyllispresscotsteele I see neurologist and rheum

February 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've taken Wellbutrin for 10 years with no problems I don't know about the other med Recently it quit working and I started vibryd instead I am much better now I chose thes two because they don't impact my self life

January 30, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been on Effexor for years for chronic depression (chemical).It works for me.Then my pain clinic Dr. Added neurotin and I discovered very fast I have to be very careful with it.It can cause my depression to go off the chart if I take it more than PRN.I have to be very careful.I take 1 Xanax at night for my anxiety.Seems to keep it in check.I found out I have anxiety when I was pregnant with my second child.I have so many of the conditions that come with fibro. IBS,I DID HAVE MIGRAINES TILL I HAD A BREAST REDUCTIONBSKIN CONDITIONSBRAUN

January 30, 2017

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