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Is Fibromyalgia Classed As An Illness Or Disability In The UK
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Could anybody tell me if fibromyalgia is classed as an illness or disability in the U.K. Please, thank you

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As far as I know it's being more recognised now as a chronic pain disability that affects everyday living and U.K . It's great to finally see more understanding of it's cruelty to our lives. I… read more

Has Anyone Tried Naproxen?
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I have tried Naproxen for my pain! It works, but unfortunately I had to stop taking it due to it messing with my Asthma! I had a really bad Fibro Flare once and it took all of it away in minutes! Maybe some of you can try it I don't know! I strongly recommend it though! #FibroWarriorDaily!

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Yeah but it's not very effictive for me. It caused more problems than has solved, giving me dyspepsia where acid keeps coming up into my mouth, chest pains and heart palpitations.

How Many Doctors Do You Have To Help You Cope With This Fibromyalgia Syndrome
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I have a Rheumy, GI Specialist, Urologist, Eye Specialist, Ent, Gyn, and I'm waiting to hear from a Neurologist and Spine Specialist. All because of this fibro syndrome. We are prescribed a cocktail of medications for a syndrome that is being disregarded as " all in the head" but the numbers of newly diagnosed patients are at an alarming rate. Yet the medications are not controlling our symptom; they still persistent. When will fibro be taken serious or when will the misdiagnosing stop… read more

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Rheumatologist
Cardiologist
Respiratory Physician
Psychiatrist and
General Practitioner to tie them all together
Here in Australia we have Medicare. Only the Rheumatologist costs money, so I see him… read more

Savella
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Does Savella make you gain weight?

A MyFibroTeam Member

Savella. I went on internet to find something else because of weight gain and i found it.

Lyrica Vs Savella
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I've been on Lyrica for 7 years. Does Savella work any better, have worse side effects? I'm thinking of asking my doc about changing. Tell me about Savella!!!

A MyFibroTeam Member

I take lexapro. But want to switch to Savella as it is suppose to help with the pain receptors more would love to know of
Anyone feels a difference

Savella? Any Experiences?
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My doctor asked me to do research on the new drugs Savella. She said to find people with fibromyalgia who've taken it and see for myself if it works or not. I am very excited about the thought that something can help better than what I wanted. So please, if you've taken it FOR FIbromyalgia let me know your experience! Thank you!

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@A MyFibroTeam Member insurance wont pay for it and conflicts with a new med i need

Anybody Use Savella?
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Has anyone been prescribed Savella? If so, how effective is it in managing FM symptoms?

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I found Cymbalta works for me. But still get bad flare ups of pain. My dr hasmentioned Lyrica but I never tried it. I will have to research Stavella.

I Stared This Medication And I Wasn't Sure How Well Know It's A New Medication
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I take Cymbolta,never tried Savillia. But from what I am reading from everyone's comments it's like Cymbolta, if that is the case then it may not bother you as much as it would someone else. Cymbolta… read more

Savella??? Anyone On This
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I was just put on Savella to take alobg with gaba. Anyone have good bad ugly on this med?
Thank you

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@A MyFibroTeam Member if you click on the 3 bars in the top left the list will come up. Click on Q&A. Click on the plus sign and fill in your question.

Have You Ever Tried Savella?
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Member Spotlight: How Fibromyalgia Has Changed My Life Read Article...
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Yes, I am on savella now and it was a game changer for me! I was on cymbalta originally but when the dose was increased I had an allergic reaction to it, so doc took me off it, it’s a shame because I… read more