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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Emily710 04/12/2013

Who's on anti-inflammatories? And, if you are not, why not?

My doctor is reluctant to prescribe anti inflammatories and now that I started naltrexone and was feeling so much more energetic, I didn't call her to ask for a refill of the anti inflammateory when the prescription ran out. But, going without IS NOT working out. Each day has been worse with all over ache and painful knees. Stairs went from part of my daily routine to and from work, to a test of my discipline.

Is there a reason to not take anti - inflammatories? Has anyone tried it and found it to not work for them? If you haven't tried it, I think it's worth a try. Are 2 advils 2 times a day better than one anti?

deleted_user 04/15/2013

I have been taking perscription imflamatories in the last couple of days becuase my knee was still hurting since my fall but I have to say over all I do feel better in all areas, my shoulders espeically. I am not sure if I will continue after the week but I will ask my dr. She knows how I would like to min. the meds I am on but she is more realicitic than I am. LOL

PeaceN2You 04/15/2013

For what it's worth, and it is important, that study had 12 participants and did not screen for other conditions by their own criteria.

PeaceN2You 04/15/2013

Remember XMRV? They had "proof" only oops they didn't.

"Results" get money. Always follow the money.

skinnybinny 04/15/2013

I do get inflammation and I do not have a positive ANA. I've had this discussion with a few friends who also say that they don't care that FM is not classified as inflammatory disorder, we all know we get inflamed and anti-inflammatory meds will sometimes help.

I have a stash of Celebrex that I take when I get really bad.

deleted_user 04/16/2013

I don't take anti-inflammatory medications due to reactions with other medications I currently take. It can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, and I already have enough stomach/digestive problems as it is. If it continues to be a problem, I would consult your physician... there ought to be SOMETHING they can prescribe for you to bring you some relief.

deleted_user 04/17/2013

I was diagnosed with fibro by my primary doctor.

I ended up going to a rheumatologist for a separate matter, and he had me get a CRP (C-reactive protein) blood test. The test is designed to show inflammation levels. That test showed that I had higher than normal inflammation.

That test made all of the difference in the world.

I finally had a lab value that a doctor could look at that corresponded to how I felt. When I tried different medicines, my doctor could tell whether they were working or not. I'm finally on medicine that helps.

I noticed you mentioned that your doctor said you don't have arthritis by looking at your joints, and that's true for me too.

My doctor is not able to put a diagnosis to this, but at least I'm getting relief.

I would highly recommend to anyone who has fibro and has noticed that anti-inflammatory medicine helps to ask their doctor for a CRP blood test. Rheumatologists know how to help people who have this condition.

I wish you good luck.

Emily710 04/18/2013

Thank you CayenneCat. That's great info.

deleted_user 04/18/2013

Anti's are hard on my stomach and as mentioned, won't help with fibro. I take as needed for headache and arthritis.

Emily710 04/18/2013

Thank you Triad. For me, it is very clear, I am in pain if I don't take them and the pain goes away when I do. I wonder if many others might not also benefit, but don't try it because they have been told that it doesn't help.

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