Myofascial Pain Syndrome Support Group
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body. It may be related...
Hi everyone,
I am starting a new medication tomorrow - Savella. This is primarily used to treat Fibromyalgia but I figured it was worth giving a try. From what I have read, it is similar to Cymbalta but may not give me the same side effects.
Has anyone ever tried Savella?
Thanks!
Lisa
I am starting a new medication tomorrow - Savella. This is primarily used to treat Fibromyalgia but I figured it was worth giving a try. From what I have read, it is similar to Cymbalta but may not give me the same side effects.
Has anyone ever tried Savella?
Thanks!
Lisa
From what I have heard and read, I think it may take a couple weeks to start. My doctor explained that the reason a lot of people stop taking Savella and perhaps is also why the statistics arent great on its effectiveness, is because people dont take it correctly and stop because of side effects. He explained how important it is to not move up to the next dosage until all side effects have gone away. Just took my first one!! i am keeping my fingers crossed and will let you know how it goes!
When I first starting taking this, I thought that it was having a positive impact (maybe slight decrease in pain level) but after reaching my full dose (50 mg twice a day) and staying on this for about a month, I do not think that it was helping. I took my last pill this morning. I am glad I gave it a shot because I met someone who it really worked for but in the end, it didnt help me.