medications

  1. R

    Hi!

    I'm a 33 year old male. I've been suffering from fibromyalgia since my return from Afghanistan in 2004 but wasn't diagnosed until 2012. It seems to have progressed each year getting more widespread and more painful. My pain started in my knees and back and now has spread to my hips, pelvis...
    • RadioactiveHero
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  2. B

    Extreme Pain! Need advice

    I've had 3 follow up visit since my diagnosis and she hasn't gotten anywhere with helping my pain. The pain in my shoulders, lower back, knees, and hips is becoming unbearable. I used to take ibuprofen like crazy, but it no longer helps. Since I told my doctor ibuprofen used to slightly help she...
  3. P

    Sevella, lyrica, cymbalta? I'm new help please

    I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple months ago. I found a new doctor since the last one told me I just need a vacation and massage. :evil: The new doctor gave me 3 medications to choose from cymbalta, sevella and lyrica. I have researched online but would like to know which works best if...
  4. B

    Prescribed Medications?

    Hello, I am very new to fibromyalgia. I was just diagnosed in late January. I'm still having frequent doctor appointments. I was wondering what everyone is prescribed? So far I am only on cymbalta. Which does not do much for my pain. I go back March 18th to talk more about medications. I'm just...
  5. C

    Men with Fibromyalgia - my son's experience

    Once suffering from FM but last year diagnosed with Addison's disease and now I'm 90% better. However, I want to share with you my experience with my now almost 17 year old son. My son often complained about depression but, since he has ADHD and has been on that medication since 3rd grade, one...
    • Chilly63
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  6. M

    hi i am new to support

    Hello I have had fibromyalgia and severe chronic fatigue for 17 yrs. Being a very active, working, type A my whole life this condition has changed me forever. I manage one day at a time and have seen many doctors. I have experimented with medications, herbs, and lotions. There have been times...
    • michellemybell
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  7. P

    When is it okay to take narcotics?

    I am fighting with this. People say you're in pain for a reason and you are just masking it but with Fibro that pain is a miscommunication with the brain so it is telling you something is wrong with your hip when your hip hurts but there is nothing wrong with it. Mine hurts all the time and...
    • Pollen
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    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  8. PazzyRay

    Dealing with Comorbid Conditions (such as Bipolar)

    Hello, apologies if this had been covered before. i searched the forum and only saw one discussion on the topic, which was locked. I am interested if anyone else has a serious comorbid condition(s). How have you dealt with overlapping symptoms and differing treatments? Did you focus on one...
  9. M

    Hi! I'm a newbie !

    Hi everyone! Just wanted to share a little bit of myself since I'm new to the site. I am a 43 year old female and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 11/2011 but went undiagnosed for about 10 years. I also suffer from migraines, chronic constipation, sciatica,DDD, s1l5 nerve root damage...
    • missv
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. K

    Just joined

    Hi, I joined last night wanting to connect with others that have fibromyalgia. I have had it for awhile and have lots of body aches, mental fog (hard to concentrate), and of course the natural depression that follows from not having a normal nervous system. I hope to be able to learn how others...
    • Kate100
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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