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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StephH77 03/08/2012

Just got my diagnosis today....rheumy was able to pretty much rule out Lupus and RA for now. So it's down to fibro.

He gave me Cymbalta to try during the day and Flexaril for evenings to relax muscles and get good sleep.

Hoping to be feeling better soon.

what are all of you taking, and does it help?? Thanks for any advice.

deleted_user 03/08/2012

Hi Steph, I am taking Lyrica and Cymbalta I also get trigger point injections and myofacial release physical therapy. I have 2 blogs that you may find helpful.
faithshope.blogspot.com
painandfibro.blogspot.com
I was diagnosed about 4 years ago. it is frustrating. I think stress management is extremely helpful, and learning to pace yourself on your good days and your bad days.

StephH77 03/09/2012

Thanks so much. My doctor mentioned Lyrica too, but based on my symptoms he wants to try the Cymbalta first. I can definitely use help with stress management, so I am looking into counseling as well. Thanks again!

deleted_user 03/09/2012

I have a laundrey list of things I use.

Oxaprozin- antiinflammatory, Tramadol-Pain as needed, Lortab-pain as needed, zofran-nausea, ambien-sleep

Malic acid, magnesium, b12, d3

I also get myofascial release therapy, and trigger point injections.

T

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