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.
hi I'm new to this page I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia just over a week ago and have been put on amytryptiline only 20mg atm but I'm finding I'm getting really bad hot sweats during the night which then wakes me up does anyone have any experience with this medication?
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We're all troubled.WSo, to remind ourselves we're not at rock bottom (this is a reverse optimism thing I learned as a kid):We are not living on the island of Krakatoa when the volcano goes boom!Yeah, okay, that sucks.***Toay in 1942, Pierre Laval announced that the way to free France was for Germany to win WW2. Pierre did not win a lot of friends. When the war ended, quite quickly he was tried...
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Another day, another ouchie?My bruised achilles tendon (don't ask) makes my foot numb. Wonky on meds, whacked it.Now, as to fibro:A lot of reports are going around some parts of social media that fibro (and dang near anything else) are caused by post-Covid, post-flu, post-vaccinations, post-pick-something.1. Your risk of death or serious complications beyond "ow, that shot hurt!" are typically...
Did you see a rheumatologist or did your primary care Dr diagnose you? I ask because I haven't been officially diagnosed myself.
Wishing you well!
Give it a chance but of course not every drug works for everyone. It's all I take.
We recommend the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies" to all of our newbies. It is available on Amazon. It will give you a comprehensive overview of this complex illness and a lot of ways to try and manage it.
The three main medications used to treat Fibromyalgia are Cymbalta, Savella and Lyrica. Other choices include muscle relaxers, Gabapentin and Amitriptyline. It takes time and a lot of tinkering to find the right medications and dosage for each patient. All of us are on different medication cocktails which is one of the reasons that this illness is hard to treat.
Don't expect instant results from taking medication either. The longer a chronic pain cycle continues, the harder it becomes to manage or stop. Allow a minimum of 3 weeks to notice a change in your symptoms. If there until no improvement in a month, you need to go back to the doctor. Stay well hydrated with water and expect side effects which should lessen over time.
You can still live your life but at a slower pace. I've been at this for about 8 years. Pacing is very important. Things will get better. You are not alone!