I take Tramadol ( Ultram ) twice a day for pain. klonopin for sleep. I don't suffer from nausea, butif I did, I'd use ginger. Buy a chunk of it at the market and slice off a little piece, maybe the size of a quarter. It works great. I take Vicodin for breakthrough pain. There might be an issue getting that in the future due to FDA rules that just took effect.

Good luck to you.

pain: Norco, morphine
Nausea: bentyl
Anxiety: Xanax, although I have quit taking it, as I don't need it anymore.

I take 5htp in the morning and Valerian Root at night. I have had too many bad reactions to medications. I know I have to avoid stress or I am down for the count. I take power naps when I can as exhaustion makes me ache.

Everyone has to find what works for them. It can be a hit and miss thing. Doctors can give you a couple of scripts and send you away. It is up to the patient to speak up when it does not help you. You have to be your own advocate to find the right combination of things so you feel better.

I also take Tramadol twice a day for pain. Since I've been falling asleep to music, I haven't had much trouble sleeping. Besides the fact, that good music eases pain somewhat (don't know exactly why, but it does), music also keeps my brain occupied when it might normally start thinking about my day, my problems, etc. I heard in AA once to 'stay out of your head; it's a bad neighborhood.'

There is no set formula for treating Fibromyalgia (FMS). Many people with FMS are also medication intolerant. It takes time and a lot of tinkering to find the right combination of medication and dosage for each patient. I take Cymbalta and Gabapentin.

The three primary medications used to treat FMS are Cymbalta, Savella and Lyrica. Only certain classes of prescribed medications are effective for the type of pain caused by FMS. OTC medications such as Tylenol are usually not effective. FMS is a Neuro-muscular disorder. Take care.

I take Nucynta 200mg time release twice a day, 50mg Nucynta 4 times a day as needed, imodium and Valium. I was on Lyrica but it didn't work. There is still a lot of pain, but I pray I'll find a combo that works one day.

I don't think the people on Vicodin now are going to be taken off of their meds, I think it's going to affect those who try to get it now, that are new patience. . I went off of it and now only use the Pain patch. I did notice that the Vicodin made me nauseous, and I would take Compazine. marsharebel is right about the ginger, it works very well. They also make ginger tea. As for my anxiety, I take Ativan, 1 mg, as needed. I hope you get your questions answered. Hugs GB

I do give in and use Advil for pain when it is unbearable. I also carry candied ginger in my purse. It should be in the Asian food section of most major food stores. It comes in a small box. It helps with nausea and is convenient.

Go as natural as possible!! Ginger root vitamins are great, zofran 4mg or 8mg for more severe nausea, valerian root for sleep is suppose to be great but I haven't tried it yet, if you try anxiety medicine the least problematic is Klonopin but I wouldn't take daily PRN only if possible. If you need something for anxiety or have depression, therapy and and antidepressants are the best for short and long term (also non habit forming) treatment. The best pain reliever is physical therapy and exercise. Light exercise and walking of course, stretching 2x a day, yoga, and meditation. Try to take as little meds as possible especially pain meds. I know it's hell but your body will thank you for a more natural treatment later!!!!

One of you mentioned Gabapentin or Neurotin. Have you had any luck with this medicine? I had bad side effects with Cymbalta and Lyrica, and the doctor said Gabapentin works on a different part of the body. I've only taken Tylenol and Advil for the pain, and now am having to mix those together. I tried half a Tramadol and that definitely helped mhow did you originally get your doctor to prescribe it to you? I am embarrassed to ask my doctor, and I just read that it is a class IV pain killer. I'm not sure if they can even prescribe it now or if you have to go to a pain clinic. Any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!