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.
I have been prescribed Lyrica. Have had immediate weight gain and swelling of feet and hands. I also take Cymbalta in the AM. I am going to ask my doctor if I can change to Savella. I just recently got off diabetic meds and don't want to get back on them. I was down 12 pound, but now...gained it all back. I am pretty sure my diet has not changed that much. So depressing. I had gone from 100 mg 3 times a day, to 75 mgs 3 times a day and I am now on 50 mgs 3 times a day. Pain relief is very noticeable if I miss a dose as I have tried that as well.
Fantod
I took Savella for a very short time. I noticed an immediate improvement in my symptoms. But, it made me very emotional and I just could not deal with that. Some people do well on it and others experience problems. Try it and see - nothing ventured, nothing gained. Take care.
Fantod
BTW - Lyrica is notorious for immediate weight gain. It doesn't affect everyone like that but often enough that it is a big problem. Have you tried Gabapentin which is in the same class? You may not have as many issues with it. Just a thought. Take care.
twinmomab
I didn't like Savella, but that was just me. It made a small difference in my pain for like 3 months and then didn't seem like it was working anymore. It made me sweat a lot and the first month I was on it I felt like I was pregnant. I was nauseous and sweaty for 4 wks. The nausea went away unless I missed a dose. And I always get constipated with medicine, so that was a given. Good luck, I hope you find something that helps your pain.
MadelinefFromNJ
You can have weight gain with gabapentin. I tried Savella, but unfortunately couldn't tolerate it. It made me very nauseous. It was upsetting because I heard that a lot of people had great results. Everyone is different.
gkneez
I tried Savella I had to stop it it gave me tachycardia. I ended up in the hospital twice before my Rhumey figured what was causing it. My Cardiologist had no idea that tachycardia was a side effect of the meds.
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