All of the medications you listed are NSAIDS or anti-inflammatories. Most of the fibro research shows that we don't have inflammation and doctors should know this. Anti-inflammatories are not an effective treatment for fibro. You definitely need to be on something else especially with the side effects you have had!!

My experience with rheumys has been that they think we should have to learn to live with our fibro pain without any pain meds. I have had better luck with a physiatrist or physical medicine specialist, because they are much more willing in Virginia to give you narcotics if you truly need them. Hugs, Fern

Sorry to hear that you are having such a bad time with your meds. I too have been on everything just about under the sun. I have a lot of problems so when something helps one thing it flares something else up. I have been on methadone,ultram and mobic all the same time with better pain results but due to stomach problems including ulcers I can no longer take them. I am weinning myself off of the methadone but it is so hard. That is something to think of before starting any meds. I hope that you find what helps.

How about going the natural way with pain meds? It may work very well for you with none of the side effects that you've suffered with Nsaids.
St John's Wort is a good one, but PLEASE RESEARCH it first, it can be dangerous otherwise. Take care, hugs Owlxx

Here's some info on an amino acid, DL-phenylalanine that's being used at pain clinics such as John Hopkins.

Below are some quotes on chronic pain, brain chemistry and the amino acid, DL-phenylalaine [DPLA] taken from the book Heal With Amino Acids and Nutrients by Billie J. Sahley, Ph.D. C.N.C. and Katherine M. Birkner, C.R.N.A., Ph.D.

Chronic pain is Americas most common, expensive, disabling, and overprescribed disorder.The longer you suffer, the greater the intensity of pain.

There are no magic bullets, no miracle drugs, no overnight cures. If anyone tells you they have a curefor pain, run, don walk awayIf you are offered an array of medication, consider the long-term effects, because drugs treat only the symptoms. Your goal is to treat the sourceyour brainthe master controller that sends signals to every corner of the body! /Remember, whatever the brain tells the body to do, it does! Pain research at John Hopkins University indicates a great deal of chronic pain and depression reflects the patients inability to produce enough of certain brain chemicals. This research points to a new methods of treating pain and depression, without using harmful drugs.

Studies at other major universities have shown the brain does produce many hormone-like chemicals that have a close functional resemblance to morphine. These morphine-like chemicals are called endorphins [endogenous morphine] because they are produced by he body [endogenous] and are similar to morphine.

'Endorphins are not drugs, but a simple nutritional amino acid, phenylalanine, or DLPA. DLPA is not a drug. It does not actually block pain, itself. DLPA works by protecting your own naturally produced endorphins, effectively extending their life spans in the nervous systems. By extending their lifespans, pain relief results. DLPA is a natural healer, and helps the body heal itself..

'DLPA is now being used clinically throughout the U.S. in major pain clinics, for pain and depression. Million of people suffering from pain do so because of stress. Stress energizes pain, pain fuels stress.'

'Most amino acids, themselves, are pain-relievers, especially 5-HTP, a safe, natural way to boost serotonin levels. Serotonin is absolutely essential for smooth brain function. If you live with chronic pain, you are deficient in serotonin, and therefore are more sensitive to pain messages from the brain. [pgs 119-121]

Ive been taking DLPA for about 6 weeks now and can honestly say Im in less pain than before I started taking it. This is rather remarkable considering how low the barometric pressure has been for days on end this fall. In previous years, anything below 30.0 meant days of agony as I waited out the never-ending storms backed up across the Pacific ocean. Currently, the pressure is 29.6 which is incredibly low and other than some muscle spasms in my feet, Im not in any noticeable pain. I credit this to giving my brain the things it needs in order to function properly, i.e., not interrupt nonpain stimuli as painful as happens when our neurotransmitters are out of wack.

Were also giving DLPA to our dogs for their arthritis as its safe to use in animals.

Here are some links for further study:

http://www.doctoryourself.com/pain.html

http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Information/Health/Research/dlpa.htm http:

www.relieve-migraineheadache.com/dlpa.html

http://www.viim.org/refguide_files/pain.asp

I take a small dose of ms contin long acting twice a day.This has helped me a lot.I have run out and other drs are not very willing to give a refill.But since rhuemy stated that it is all right for me they are more considerate now.It helps and I don't give a hoot if someone thinks I am a druggy!! You shouldn't either.Just don't take more than you are prescribed. Good luck marilyn