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October 8, 2025
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Members shared a wide range of treatments for fibromyalgia and migraine pain, with the most frequently mentioned options being Gabapentin... Read more

Members shared a wide range of treatments for fibromyalgia and migraine pain, with the most frequently mentioned options being Gabapentin (which several members reported helped reduce pain and migraines, though initial dizziness and fatigue were common side effects that typically improve over time), Botox injections, Ubrelvy, Aimovig monthly injections for migraine prevention, and Cymbalta combined with Gabapentin. Several members discussed the challenges of accessing opioids like hydrocodone and Vicodin, noting that while these medications can be effective for pain relief, they are difficult to obtain due to addiction concerns, can cause serious long-term side effects like hearing loss, and requesting them directly may lead doctors to view patients as drug seekers. A recurring theme was that everyone responds differently to medications, so finding the right treatment requires patience, persistence through difficult side effects, self-advocacy with medical teams, and sometimes enduring long wait times to see specialists who can truly help.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Lisa, no luck for me with most pain issues, but migraines?
😁 I use a monthly injection to PREVENT migraines and rarely get one anymore. I get about 4/wk without Aimovig πŸ₯΄
Good luck fellow sufferer!
Love,
Deb 😘

October 8, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was absolutely desperate for any help last July.
I was in so much pain with Fibro, and extremely ill after chicken pox and very depressed and anxious.. I didn't know how I could carry on. I had an extremely ill husband all at the same time!

Yes, I had terrible side effects for a week but I had to stick with it. I'm glad I did.

We all react differently to medication, and we all have our different ways of coping with what life throws at us. I chose to take it and I am so glad I did, even though I am still ill with Fibro, I have learnt to cope better with the pain..😊

October 11, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

So here's an update: the pain doctor gave me Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day. I really like it. Today it knocked out a migraine and really severely lowered any pain. I am taking this dose for 2 months then he will bump it up to 600 mg 3 times a day. I'm very satisfied.

October 10, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

P.S. I had perfect hearing until after menopause. It seems like after menopause various illnesses that your family had kick in. At least that's what happened in my case..

October 10, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

I only had Botox 1 time so far and that was less than 2 weeks ago. Too soon to tell. Also I just got approved for Ubrelvy through AbbVie and waiting for it to come.

October 9, 2025

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