For years I have been told that I am depressed, stressed and an overall mess. Yet my body hurts constantly and all test come back negative. Now, I am being encouraged by my Dr. to take antidepressants and celebrec(which has really made my stomach a ship wreck). Please...someone help.
2006-09-24 02:42:16 · 14 answers · asked by FAND 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I feel you here.For the last 10 years i have been in your boat.I had all kinds of tests all negative.there is a test the trigger point test if they press on i think there are 18 points and if so many out of the 18 hurt they diagnosr fibromyalgia.It is real and it is painful.usually around your period time it flares up or if you do a repetitious movement. You need to keep going to the doctor as far as antideppresants they never helped me.an anti inflammotory is good for fibro although there are many different kinds so ask to try different ones that dont hurt your stomach. Basically take warm showers,baths, advil,dont overdo it,heating pad drink alot of filtered water and vitamins dont hurt either.also if you have the money accupuncture helps big time and it doesnt hurt. also i do suggest you continue doc.care,sometimes fibro can turn into other things later on in years.1 last piece of advice stay away from stress it aggravates this condition.Always think your health is the most important thing.So if you are in a stressful relationship or job etc, change it or make others understand you cannot be put under unneccesary stress.
2006-09-24 06:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by maryann c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not crazy, and you are not alone. Fibromyalgia is very real, and is an accepted diagnosis from the Center for Disease Control.
Fibromyalgia is often diagnosed by process of elimination. That is because there is not a test to prove it, but there are symptoms which are consistent with the diagnosis, including severe fatigue, pain, and pain when certain "trigger points" are touched.
Depression is a symptom of fibromyalgia (Who wouldn't be depressed being so sick and getting no answers), and often antidepressants also help chronic pain. It is amazing how much difference they can make of you stay on them, it sometimes takes a few weeks to tell how much it will help.
If the celebrex hurts your stomach, talk to your Dr. He could either change the medication or give you stomach medication,
2006-09-24 14:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by mamasheilag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that you are taking the correct medicines or not? It sounds a bit odd that you are on antidepressants only. I understand that depression would be a normal reaction to fibromyalgia. I think it is compared to arthritis of the nerve endings and indeed is very hard to treat. I wasn't really much of a believer in this disease either until one of my friends was diagnosed with it and now I know its for real. Your not coo-coo but really suffering. I would go on the Internet and see if you can seek out some fellow-sufferers and see what their doctors are doing for them. I really feel sorry for you at this time cause it seems you're not getting the help and understanding you need. My friend had to move because of business from a damp climate to a warm dry climate and it has helped her somewhat. She's quite far away and so I don't know much else that has helped her. I wish you well and hope you soon feel a little better.
2006-09-24 02:54:43 · answer #3 · answered by Dame Di 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fibromyalgia is a very real entity. It can make you depressed, and "hurt" all over. Worse yet there are no real tests for it other than the overt "trigger points." Learning to live with it is about as good as it gets, but often antidepressants do help. Treating the symptoms is the bottom line for this condition.
2006-09-24 02:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by Shaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also had a major accident approx. 6 yaers ago and have never been the same. 6 years and 9 doctors later i also have fibro. i believe it is just a label on something that exhaust the doctors.as i futhered my search for some other answer to ALL this pain I was sent to a genetic doctor who now tells me that I have a new problem,it seems that my some what pain is due to a disorder that they call elhelers danlos'connective tissue diorder'.Thats it .no doctor that wants to listen to me any more.The problem i see is that there are to many UNproffesionals working in a professional atmosphere.Compasion and sensitivity,they have NONE. GOOD LUCK TO YOU. THERE IS A 800# THAT MAY BE SOME HELP TO YOU(in Conn) 1-800-707-1308. Try it,it cant hurt.
2006-09-25 04:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by KIM F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife has been in constant pain since her car accident about 5 years ago. The other person's insurance company claims it is a pre-existing condition. Our doctors keep prescribing different drugs, but they might as well wear a mask and shake a rattle at her. Our chiropractor didn't diagnose fibromyalgia, but he suspects it. He said it can be brought on by trauma and can cause problems for life. I read somewhere that there is a blood test for certain markers to help diagnose it and I think I read about a PET scan or something to diagnose it, but all the doctors want to do is prescribe drugs. If you can find out a way to make the doctors listen,I would like to know about it because this has been causing us much hardship as a family.
2006-09-24 03:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's NOT in your head my mum has Fibromyalgia, it's a recognised medical condition. Go back to your doctor and demand to see a specialist. My mum had phsio-therapy for a while, now she finds that accupuncture helps. Unfortunately there's no cure, just make sure you take an anti-inflamatory painkiller like Iboprufen and you could also try anylgesic creams for muscle aches. Heat pads often help with the pain. The best thing you can do is try and keep fit and keep your body relaxed with massages, accupuncture, physiotherapy and plenty of rest. Hope this helps.
2006-09-24 02:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you are not crazy. Fibromyalgia is real. BUT, I would think about taking the Celebrec. It gave me pains in the right side of my stomach. I would go off of it and the pain went away. I tried it again and the pain was back. So I don't take it any more. Good luck!
2006-09-24 02:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by cora h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it certainly is not in your head. It is a very real condition. I too have taken Celebrex and , while I didn't have stomach problems , I worried because of problems with Vioox (a similar product). There is a product named Lycria that a friend of mine takes that has helped her. Please go to www.Webmd and do some research for yourself. There is help out there, but You will have to be your own best friend in this. I would probably look for a more knowledgeable, open-minded Dr. also. Best of luck, and hope you find some help, but don't think you are alone, or nuts. There are many of us out here pulling for you.
2006-09-24 02:59:42 · answer #9 · answered by Violetkskye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What Is It?
Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-AL-ja) syndrome (FMS) produces chronic body-wide pain, which migrates and can be felt from head to toe. Other symptoms include persistent fatigue, headaches, cognitive or memory impairment, morning stiffness and non-restorative sleep. The pain can migrate from day to day. Recent scientific research studies have shown central nervous system involvement in FMS.
* Over 6 million Americans, 90% of them women in the prime of their life, suffer from FMS and sometimes struggle for years before being correctly diagnosed.
* Symptoms usually appear between 20-55 years of age, but children are also diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome.
* Pain and severe fatigue may keep FMS sufferers from their chosen profession and unable to perform common daily tasks.
* Fibromyalgia pain continues throughout a person’s lifetime.
http://www.nfra.net/cure_fibromyalgia.php
2006-09-24 02:59:31 · answer #10 · answered by <<< issamus >>> 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋