I use FibroSense from the Health Food store, Melatonin for insomnia and Voltoren for the pain. We try to steer clear of overprocessed foods and additives. I've been off and on other drugs throughout the 22 years I've had fibro. I hope you can find a working solution. (((hugs)))

One of the newest medical treatments is Lyrica. Some have success with it and some don't. Some can't tolerate it, and some feel it has worked wonders. Also, Cymbalta, an antidepressent which also has pain relieving properties works for some. Some resort to painkillers (morphine, percocet, etc.) For the fatigue some find Provigil works in helping them stay awake. There are many more traditional medical treatments listed in the "Treatment" section of this site.

Others use more natural approaches like massage, accupuncture, and other non-traditional means to help ease the pain.

For me, I have tried it all. I am currently finding success with sustained release morphine, cymbalta, provigil, and klonipin. I sometimes use percocet for breakthough pain.

I had tried the massage and accupuncture and they were WONDERFUL, but the cost was too great and my insurance would NOT cover them, in spite of my efforts to appeal the decision.

So, I stick with the meds. I also do yoga and walk when I can.

I wish you much luck in your disability claim process and please let us know how you do!!

Gentle hugs,
Morus

bumping this one back up....

Clonazepam is good for nerve pain. I take 25mg as needed, usually 3 times per day. I have tried everything else, let me tell you.

I've had family members in the same situation and they filled for medicare and got it sense they couldn't afford health insuranc. You might want to look into this. I have found that everyone with fibro is differnet and you have to go thru alot of trial and error to find what works for you. I use alot of supplements (multi, omegas, htp. , ginseng, antioxidants and for depression, since I can't tolerate any antidepression meds, L-theanine and aswanganda) This helps basic health, but for the pain I take tramadol, perocet and valium. Hate taking all this, but it's the only thing that keeps me going. I still have to work and raise kids. A big thing is finding your tolerance level of activity. Some excercise is important, but too much makes me hurt worse. I do some yoga in the morning and about 1 mi. walk with my dogs in the afternoon. I have to make sure to rest inbetween everything I do or I'll end up in a flare for days. I hope this helps. Good luck and God Bless you....Kris

I take medications for pain including Cymbalta and vicoden if absolutely needed. I bought a hand massager and I run it up and down my back and hips at night and that helps my muscles relax. It isn' as good as a massage, but it works and it helps. Good luck to you I hope you win your disability case!

One of the things about fibro is that everyone is different.

There are some people who find some medications useful while others have really bad reactions to those medications. I didn't find much help in most of my medications. So I went the completely natural route and have been medication free (and virtually pain free) for two years.

My solution was going all organic and taking wholefood supplements to give me extra energy and the ability to function on a higher level. Other people find other dietary changes helpful. Some examples are: sugar-free, wheat-free, and dairy-free. I personally did not have to give up any of these though I have tried to cut back my sugar and dairy levels because I know they are not particularly good for my overall health.

Really, you have to find what works for you and what feels right for you. Some people feel more comfortable working within the standard Western approach to health (medications) others (like myself) did not, so have looked for alternatives and lifestyle changes that have helped us minimize or nearly eliminate the affect this disease has on our lives. Part of the fibro journey is learning about yourself and with what you are comfortable. Good luck in your journey.