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Medication Advice
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hello everyone,

I've another meducation question I'm wanting to ask advice on. My Psych needs to get me off Endep which is meant to help with Fibro & my depression but it's having the opposite affect. I'm now on Targin for the pain from my Rheumotologist however I still need a new antidepressant that I haven't tried before.

My Pysch wants to try me on a brand new one called Brintellix (Vortioxetine). I've read some reviews and one common side effect is sore joints & aches & pains which is… read more

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A MyFibroTeam Member

I've taken Wellbutrin and Neurontin both for depression. I developed hives with both of them - allergic to both, so they really didn't help me.

Energy Levels.
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OK. Putting the don't mix drugs with alcohol speech aside for now, I'm gonna throw some 'real life situatins' at ya.

I used to be able to get some energy after a few beers or merloh-oh
Of course I'd feel way more confident in my skill set and gear up for a project. The more I got done, the more I wanted done, so naturally more drinks. I'd totally forget that a can't do stuff, and I'm a machine. A very broken one for the next forever. But now I have very high blood pressure So my… read more

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A MyFibroTeam Member

What is the "under the table stuff"? I am desperate for energy!

I Just Started A New Drug Called Trintellix , Has Anyone Else Tried It ? I Would Appreciate Any Information Good Or Bad That You Can Offer
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

I started taking Trintellix on Tuesday ( 4 days ago ) and experiencing nightmares itching and nausea. Evidently it's a new drug on the market, was wondering if anyone else has tried it and if it's helping in any way . Any advice would be welcome

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I'm so glad you asked this question, my Dr just gave to me to take for major depression and have been afraid to start it, since I'm one that gets the weird rare side effects from Ned's ever since I… read more

Brintillex Or Trintillex - Has Anyone Taken Them?
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

I'm wondering if anyone has been prescribed this medication. It is a newer antidepressant.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Nope am on Teva-Escitalopram 10 mg

Lyrica
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’ve been diagnosed with MDD (major depression disorder) is, or can Lyrica effect my treatment?

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A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you for all the information. I take trintellix for my MDD and Lyrica for my Fibro,

Medications
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I am on lyrica, cymbalta, and zanaflex for my fibro is the other meds that might help for pain fatigue joint pain and held with energy.

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A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks Krissy. I'm going to do some research about vitamins and which ones will help with my symptoms.

Requip Sexual Side Effects
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

Do you take Requip and can you have an orgasm? Please help I also had this problem with Brintellix and lyrica

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I take a whole bunch of other meds too, but it was not until I started taking LYRICA that the sexual dysfunction started, however, I think the LYRICA is helping with the level… read more

Has Any One Experienced Metabolizing Medication Differently?
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There are many medications i cant take, and those i can i take at a pediatric dose or lower. Have you had similar experiences?

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I've had the DNA test. It was for pain meds, folic acid, ADHD, and psychotropic drugs. There is a green category, which means the drugs will metabolize correctly for your body. A yellow category for… read more

Depression & Weight Gain With Fibro
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So my rheumatologist put me on gabapentin & correctly my vitamin deficiencies, since then I've also started using CBD oil... The cymbalta was no longer helping with the depression (which has also been a huge part on my struggle) so we switched to Trintellix (had some issues coming off one and onto an another so I had to let it run out if my system and I'm now trying again) ... But has anyone else struggled with depression with their fibromyalgia and gaining weight? Have you found anything… read more

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I know this is an older post, but I was trying to find info on Trintellix. As for weight gain, it sucks, but it happens. It is the Gabapentin. Since it blocks and relaxes the nerves, it slows… read more

Doctor In Birmingham Al
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Is there anyone around the Birmingham Al ? I'm looking for a new fibro dr. there . Mine in Huntsville is useless. Does anyone know of a good one that you don't need a referred to ?

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Thank you so much for such excellent details. I’m so glad to hear that things worked for you. I live in Birmingham so his office is just 30 mins away. I have made an appt with him for the 16th of… read more