Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
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I am new here and new to any forum so I hope I am in the right place. I have had FM for approx 5 years however just recently diagnosed. I have spent the last 5 years seeing many specialist and the test that go with it. Now that I have seen a rheumatologist he wants to take me Im cymbalta and put me on Prozac and Nortriptyline. Cymbalta does not releive all my pain but it does help. Is it common to treat FM with only antibiotics? I get the feeling he thinks its just depression. I'm also concerned for the pain I will be in without the Cymbalta.
I am new here and new to any forum so I hope I am in the right place. I have had FM for approx 5 years however just recently diagnosed. I have spent the last 5 years seeing many specialist and the test that go with it. Now that I have seen a rheumatologist he wants to take me Im cymbalta and put me on Prozac and Nortriptyline. Cymbalta does not releive all my pain but it does help. Is it common to treat FM with only antibiotics? I get the feeling he thinks its just depression. I'm also concerned for the pain I will be in without the Cymbalta.
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Only certain classes of prescribed medication work for the type of pain caused by Fibromyalgia. Typically, they are antidepressants. The three primary medications used to treat it are: Cymbalta, Savella and Lyrica.
That being said, there is no single magic formula that will work for every FMS patient. It takes time and a lot of tinkering to find the right medication for each one. Your new rheumy wants to see if he can make you more comfortable. And, some level of depression is very common among chronic pain patients myself included.
Fibromyalgia is a disorder of the central nervous system. OTC medications such as Tylenol, Alleve etc. are usually not effective for the type of pain caused by FMS. Fibromyalgia can be triggered in some people by high levels of stress, an accident, surgery, childbirth, or emotional trauma. It is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control, the National Arthritis Foundation and the World Health Organization.
I'd like to suggest that you purchase the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies." It will give you an easy to understand comprehensive overview of this complex illness. Knowledge is power. You can find it online at Amazon.
Take care.
And yes, depression is common in chronic pain. For obvious reasons,IMHO. Duh. Chronic pain? You get tired and sad. Bingo.
Currently, FM is classed as a neuromuscular disorder, but be prepared, because it's been labeled auto-immune, viral, psychological, and at one point "just for women" (yeah, right). So there's a lot of misinformation and stigma.
Luck and blessings:-)