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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RhondaKayH
RhondaKayH
went to rheumy today and he diagnosed me with Fibro, he did not start me on Lyrica, Cymbalta or Savealla because he said he wanted me to research each medicine and pay close attention to side effects and then let him know which one I wanted to try. Anyone had good luck with either medicine mentioned above?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have You Tried a Combination of Alternative Treatments BEFORE trying Meds ?

Like..

Chiro
Massage (Every 10 days to start, then once a Month)

Working out in a Heated Pool (Every other day for 1 Hour)

Meditation (Belly Breathing Several Times a day)

Vit. D & Omega3 Supplements

Emotionally Resolving Old Issues (Really)

Walking (Short distances)

Light Stretching (never Stretch til it Burns)

Hydration & Nutrition (This is Major)

Music Therapy (Keeps Moods in Check)

De stressing (Rid Self of Toxic Situations/People).

Movement (Is Your Best Friend)

No Cures..but Life Can get to a Livable Level Again.
deleted_user
deleted_user
That is fantastic that your doctor didn't just throw an antidepressant at you. That is what most of them do. Or they just write a prescription for Lyrica and never warn you about the terrible side effects-just tell you to come back in 3 months.

There are tons of posts on each one of these meds, up in the treatment section and down here. Just do a little research and you'll see that everyone reacts differently to each one of them.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My doc said cymbalta is usually the first med they try if that helps at all. I did take cymbatla for the first year and it did work pretty well for me but then it quit so I tried lyrica and that caused severe dehydration for me by severe i mean my mouth, lips and tongue cracked. I know of others who call it wonderful, so it is just how it works for you i guess. Like the previous post said i would research alot first. Hope this helps.

jak