happygranny

Close Fibromyalgia

I have fibro, arthritis & pinched nerves. It took 5 yrs to find a dr to diag. the pinched nerves. The last 2 yrs have been the most painful I've had since I was diag. in 1989,

Treatments

Acupuncture Not Working

I did not help. I have tried 2 diff. dr.

Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked

At the time I didn't think it helped, but after being off of it, I think it did help some.

Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful

I took this when I started having the severe pain with my pinched nerves. May have helped some.

Duragesic Patch Working / Worked

When I first started using the patch I felt so much more pain, but the longer I used it the more patches I needed to put on. I was afraid of addiction so I quit using them.

Effexor Somewhat Helpful

Elavil Somewhat Helpful

The elavil helped my sleeping, but I had such horrible dreams, that I was put on something else.

Guaifenesin Working / Worked

never used

Heat Working / Worked

It helps a whole lot. I lie on the heating pad as often as i can.

Lyrica Working / Worked

This is my 2nd time on Lyrica. The first time I gained weight, so my dr. took me off. I'm on my 2nd try and I have gained wt., retain water, and my eyesight seems to be bothering me.

Neurontin Working / Worked

When I took this I wasn't sure if I was me or in a dream. My dr. took me off it immed.

TENS Somewhat Helpful

The sound of this drove me crazy. It helped some, but after 3 months I gave it back,.

Ultram Not Working

I could take the whole bottle and I don't think it would help my pain.