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February 19, 2018
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A MyFibroTeam Member

There have been studies that indicate the certain antidepressants may help with chronic pain conditions such as fibro. Here is a link from Mayo clinic that explains it: https://www.mayoclinic.org/pain-medications/art...

February 19, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

It helps me to sleep. It knocks me out. Before I could not sleep because of the pain, but that helps me to do so. It gives me a real dry mouth but the good part is I stopped drinking soda and I am only drinking water now and I definitely get a lot of that. They had to higher my dose to help me with it. I hope this is helpful to you.

February 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have really bad burning nerve pain in my skin and I get intense head pressure and an antidepressant has significantly helped with both.

February 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had gone to a psychiatrist. He explained that because of pain our seratonin levels drop and add to anxiety and depression. He said it will not take pain away but can subdue it a bit that is all.

February 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

My pain management DR. Told me we need to put you on antidepressants so u don't get depressed. But until they find the right 1 and the right dose I found played he'll on me for a year.

February 20, 2018

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