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I have arthritis and fibro, have tried lots of medicines nothing helped made me feel worse, have stopped my methotrexate injections

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Derbyshire

My methotrexate made me so sick was on for years but spent most of my time feeling sick wasn’t eating properly, the only thing I use is paracetemol and co codomol, sometimes I feel like a fraud because I don’t moan about my pain and fatigue all the time and people don’t seem to take me seriously as don’t take any meds. I suffer with mental health issues which I have hidden for years until recently. Am I weird for trying to cope with no meds....

March 30, 2020
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Members connected warmly over the question of managing arthritis and fibromyalgia with little to no medication, offering reassurance that... Read more

Members connected warmly over the question of managing arthritis and fibromyalgia with little to no medication, offering reassurance that choosing to avoid meds does not make anyone a fraud or less deserving of support. Several members shared that side effects, allergies, or adverse reactions made standard medications impossible to tolerate, while others found relief through options like Cymbalta, Amitriptyline, or alternative remedies. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of feeling unseen or dismissed, with the community offering strong encouragement around mental health, self-compassion, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going each day.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I used to be like you - get on meds thay are your best friends ! I love my Cymbalta, anti-anxiety & depression meds- I've been so happy & well on these. first dose of Cymbalta I danced & washed my car - 1st time in 30yrs !
I was Reg Nurse I can't understand people who won't take meds - there are v little side effects

April 3, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sorry you have your mental health to worry about to. They often go hand in hand. I know getting a doctor at the minute is difficult but mental health should never be ignored. X

March 31, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

The strongest thing I take is co codomol or naproxen. Don't even take paracetamol most days. I mostly take something if the pain is worrying me making me think it's something else. I try to keep going and not mention it. Don't want people thinking I'm obsessed with fibromyalgia or I'm after sympathy I guess. But just because we don't take really strong stuff and we just keep going does not mean it's not real. Some days I don't know how I will get up but I just do. I don't think I have it as bad as others but not an hour passes completely pain free. Keep your positive attitude we need it now more than ever x

March 31, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you so much 😄👍🏻 I don’t see the point in moaning it won't change anything will just push people away. My family understand but sometimes my friends forget and I don't want to be a downer when I can’t do things with them, I meditate and am enjoying food much more now. I am trying all I can do, but people get this weird look when I say I don’t use much pain relief. Its so tiring hiding things all the time.

Thanks for taking a moment to reply never used this before.

Take care yourself especially at the minute stay safe ☺️👍🏻👍🏻

March 30, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's not that I'm brave or stubborn. I can not take the meds because of adverse effects , some are horrible. Some - many ,actually- meds I'm allergic to. I'm one of those Fibro patients that just can not take the meds. When meds work ... well great! It's very difficult for the doctor to find a med if I'm sick even. Thank goodness I have a strong immune system. Sometimes too strong. That is why my body rejects a lot of the meds and antibiotics.
I am happy for those that take meds and they work for them. Gentle warm loving hugs

April 10, 2020

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