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Pain Medication

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Detroit, MI

Hello warriors
I wanted to know what pain meds you are taking and are the very effective?

March 25, 2020
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Members shared a wide range of pain medications they use for fibromyalgia, with tramadol, Lyrica (pregabalin), Cymbalta, and Norco being among... Read more

Members shared a wide range of pain medications they use for fibromyalgia, with tramadol, Lyrica (pregabalin), Cymbalta, and Norco being among the most commonly mentioned, though many emphasized that effectiveness varies greatly from person to person and even day to day. Several members described combining medications for better relief, using pain patches for steady dosing without memory lapses, incorporating supplements like magnesium and turmeric, and accessing monthly injections or nerve blocks when oral medications fall short. A recurring theme was frustration with strict prescribing rules and pharmacy barriers for controlled substances, the challenge of managing side effects like mental fog or constipation, and the reality that no medication fully eliminates fibromyalgia pain but finding the right combination can make it more bearable.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Ive tried a few, honestly yes and no, some work some days and not others, i currently have tramadol for my worst days, thats been the most helpfulfor me, but i know for others it hasnt. It really is dependant on your body and its all chemical reactions. I have the attitude of 'anything is worth a try'.

March 25, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Try supplements!..fibro folk are low on b12, magnesium . I take these plus Turmeric, garlic capsules. Worth a try.

March 30, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Lyrica

March 29, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am now on the highest dose pain patch. I previously took 8 to 10 panadeine forte and amytriptaline. That helped a bit, for a while. Now i am on the patches and no other drug for pain. It takes the sharp edges off, to a level where i can cope. There is no rise and fall of the drugs wearing off. This method is the best one i have found. My body is using the drug quicker than is advised. So i change it every 4 days instead of 7.
One of the problems with oral drugs is that when you're in a bad fog cycle, its extremely hard to remember to take drugs regularly and on time. Ive relieved so much stress and pain, just because the drug is being administered in a constant slow rate through my skin.
Cant tell you have much relief i have now. Highly recomend a pain patch. The one i am on doesnt make me drowsey as its not morphine.

March 28, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Also get ketorolac shot 1x month. Trigger points 1 x month and lidocaine infusion 1x month. Also getting nerve blocks on 31st for lower back.

March 27, 2020

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