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Phoenix, AZ

I have been seeing the same provider for five years. I've tried Lyrica and Gabapentin. Because a lot of numbness in my hands and feet so I can take them. My doctor gives me Soma and half of a Klonopin at night help me not move so much. I'm on an antidepressant also. My doctor doesn't believe in pain medication he says it makes fibro worse. However that seems to be the only thing that helps me. I don't like to take a lot of pills I've never abused pain medication. I've only used it for… read more

February 28, 2017
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Members responding to a question about finding doctors and medications for fibromyalgia overwhelmingly rejected the claim that pain medication... Read more

Members responding to a question about finding doctors and medications for fibromyalgia overwhelmingly rejected the claim that pain medication makes fibromyalgia worse, with many sharing that pain management specialists were the only providers who truly helped them find relief and made their lives bearable. Several members recommended seeing a rheumatologist or pain clinic, trying different medication combinations until finding what works, and considering complementary approaches like warm water exercise, TENS units, and immune-supporting vitamins. A recurring theme was the frustration of doctors dismissing fibromyalgia as not real or purely psychological, met with encouragement to advocate for yourself, find a provider who listens, and not settle for suffering when effective options exist.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have alot of Arthritis with Fibromyalgia. .. so I am going through a pain clinic. I take depression meds and pain meds...

March 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

also I think I take s pill for everything very sickening but I wouldnt be able to function without some of those pills I see a rheumotoglist, and a pain management doctor!!

April 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I fee; for you KandisKueblerDeNittol I live with a man who has his problems, he had a big scare of melenoma and now suffers with lyphodema, So he has no compassion for me he says he works all day with his condition puts a roof over my head and because I dont work I should have everything spic and span!!!! So when he comes home from work cuz he is home daily he flopson the couch calls ahead and tells me he is on his way home to have his supper ready then flops on the couch and is there for the rest of the night till it is time to get up and go to work which is all different times of the night and I have to get up and watch the cats so he can get and get his drinks ready and snacks!! So I know how you feel it is awful!!

April 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Also get you an at home tens-unit. They are great.

March 5, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

here in Quebec, we have many associations for the fibromyalgy, and many of them has activitys like aquaform for fibro, stretching, yoga, and painting..many things...and aquaform is the best for muscles and pain, because there is no pressure in water. So I don't know about where you live but maby ask the city if there is a pool you can go with hot water ( around 85 degres), ask a couple of friends and the better thing to do in water is with a safe, like a tube or something to grab, and move your legs about 5 times each set. after do something for your arms, exercises you saw or did before, but in water. try on internet FIBROMYALGY ASSOCIATION, read it ask for exercising somewhere, I think you will find a place.

March 2, 2017

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