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fibro and ibs

jazzmynn
jazzmynn
I just was told that I may have fibromyalgia.
My docyor also did some other blood tests to rule out other causes.
In the meantime, I would like to know if anyone else gets bloated, gassy, indigestion and nausea?
I hate it so much. Sometimes I feel like I'm not hungry for days after.
What helps you?

Does cymbalta help the symptoms? I've been on lexapro for years, but my doctor might change me to cymbalta or something else.

Thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have this issue too with my FM..it lasts for weeks iff not mths..sory, thats just my deal though....ive tried everything...lost weight gained weight with it..i just have to ride the storm cos it does past and moves on somewhere else.....try ginger,that helps with the nausea....huggs...
Pollybizz
Pollybizz
Hi Jazzmynn

I also have the nausea, bloating, etc. Thought it was IBS but when the nausea was constant called the doc. turned out to be acid reflux, never thought of that as i didn't have any burning, Doing much better with th meds for that.

I tried the cymbalta, etc and those meds just don't agree with me. Felt better with Lexapro but had the weird side effect of profuse sweating!

Good luck, may take a few tries to find someting that helps
SisterKathy
SisterKathy
Hi Jazzmynn ~
I have both fibro and ibs too. I don't know if this will help you, but my doctor gave me Savella for the fibro, and I have been very surprised that it seems to have had a positive effect on my ibs too! I've had less ibs complications than in years. So, if they give you an option, it might be worth trying? It is fascinating to me how these conditions are related. Best wishes!
bluesun
bluesun
ME ME ME!!!! *points thumbs at my self*

i got BAD ibs.....
and guess what??? cymbalta made it severely worse for me! i had to call urgent care yesterday as i couldn't crap at all in ...um days and my stomach was SOOO BLOATED and PAINFUL!!!

so be careful!