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Medication recommendation

CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
Here's what I've tried and didn't work: Amatryptaline, Neurontin, Paxil, Prozac, physiotherapy, Tylenol (extra and arthritis). I can't take anything like Neurontin (5 months) or Paxil (on it for 1 year) as it turns me into a zombie.

Here's what sort of works: chiropractor, will book an appt for the Naturopath doctor and do the biofeedback test.

Here's what works: Melatonin (for sleeping) and massage. Ativan (although I only take this once a year or more).

I've got an appt with the doctor on Tuesday and would like to get on some kind of pain meds. I have a high pain tolerance and a low drug tolerance.

Other things I'm going to talk about are massage therapy, acupuncture, trigger pt injections (lidocaine?), extensive thyroid test, aqua therapy? (maybe), book a pap and mam, discuss chronic hives, myofascial pain and peri-menopause! whew! I'm only 41 but my periods have been sporatic the last year (after being regular for almost 28 years). That's the problem with FM is that it could mask a boat load of other diseases and problems.

What would you recommend I try first? (I don't expect that the first thing will be the miracle one for me!) I do a lot of driving to my jobs and can't afford to be dizzy or drowsy OR gain any weight! LOL
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
I forgot that I take FibroSense and it sort of works. When I don't take it I feel worse but it doesn't necessarily take all the pain away either. It's basically malic acid, fish oil, vitamin E and Celadrin. I take Acidophilus/Bifidus for yeast infections.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Does Canada have the same meds as U.S. ? Maybe you could try a muscle relaxer like Zanaflex, maybe Soma. I'm trying to think b/c of your low drug tolerance what would be best but then again you don't want to start out w/the strongest pain med available. I also would recommend Lyrica. Pain med what I take Oxycodone. I works for me.
Chelle
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am using a natural supplement that really works for me. I used to be on 12 prescriptions for various problems related to Fibro, now I take only a prescription Vit. D supplement. And have the doctor check your Vit. D levels. I have discovered mine are low, and a prescription, along with the supplements, has literally changed my life. If you would like info on the supplements, please let me know. I tried everything I ever heard of over the last many years. Nothing worked. Except this supplement. I feel blessed.
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