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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mizkriz73 02/24/2011

I had a bad flare up on tuesday night at my mom's, I had decided to go home early. I am still having one and so my mom whom has fibro gave me a muscle relaxer. It is Bulfaction(sp?) Anyway, I am scared to take it. I am so sore and miserable, But at the same time I have no idea what it is suppose to do. My mom was a rn at one time. I know she wouldn't give me something that would hurt me. So why am I scared to take it?
Please anyway anyone who does take this please help me out. I am still looking for a new dr to help me out but at the same time I am not doing well.

deleted_user 02/24/2011

Im sorry you are not doing well..I do not know anything about this drug sorry..
I just wanted to send a hug, try to get in wet heat the bath? and try to get some sleep if you can?...do you have any good pain meds for when it is bad?...

mizkriz73 02/24/2011

Nope no pain meds. I am taking Morin and Tylenol for pain. I have tried a hot bath with Epsom salt and I have been doing lihjt stretches and yoga. I know I should get some type of pain meds but I hate pills and have been working on trying to find a way to do this without but I am starting to change my mind.

deleted_user 02/24/2011

I know its a real juggling act with the the meds.Im super sensitive to anything..all the FM meds ive been on gave me no real relief, but thats just me..so i just have pain meds and hot baths and plenty of rest where i can...I also have valium at night to put me into a relaxed state for sleep, melatonin didnt work..

I think the best thing you can do is try to find a good GP where you live that would be a start, because you need looking after with FM you do sweety...and you need monitoring as symps arise, its a strange disease..my mom has it too :(
huggs...I wish i could help more...

deleted_user 02/24/2011

I'd go to your GP if you don't have another doc treating the FM. Perhaps they could help and prescribe something, with an explanation, so you won't be worried about taking it.

Meds really affect me so I can't take sleep or pain meds without a hangover the next day. Takes forever for them to wear off, I rarely take anything stronger than Advil.

I hope you can get to a doc that can help.

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