this is for when i move to Ohio usa and i don't have the New Zealand equivelent of what i am taking now.
2006-10-13 16:37:56 · 11 answers · asked by nicola_1975 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
An SSRI - serotonin reuptake inhibitor
anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or aspirin
exercise
All of these are good options. I STRONGLY recommend that you avoid opiates (also known as narcotics) because they have (in many scientific studies) been shown to be ineffective. Plus, they are very, very addictive. Since fibromyalgia is a chronic issue, opiods are innappropriate therapy. If you start them now, your body will become accustomed to them, and you will need (over time) to constantly increase your dose, and eventually none of them will work for you.
Medications like Soma, Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) are muscle relaxants. They also have a high potential for abuse, and should be avoided when ever possible.
Consider other, non-pill related treatment. Studies have shown that fibromyalgia patients on SSRI's do better over all.
Good luck.
2006-10-13 16:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had fibro for over 12 yrs. I have been the member of a few support groups for fibro. Nothing will kill the pain only numb it. Flexerel is good for the burning sensations in the muscles.
I have not taken prescription meds for fibro in over 8 yrs. I take Guaifenesin for my fibro. You have to follow a certain protocol. It is not a cure but it helps me and others enormously with the pain and fatigue. Go to these websites for info.
www.guaidoc.com
www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com
Get this book: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia by Dr. Paul St. Amand
2006-10-13 17:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had fibro since 2000 been on a lot of meds nothing worked right now just using over the counter stuff like advil. go to fibrohugs.com it's an awesome sight lotts of info. hey what part of oh r u moving to? We live in WV. email me sshhorty2@yahoo.com
2006-10-14 02:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by sshhorty2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend has fibroymaliga and they have been treating him with Cymbalta and Flexaryl..since they switched him to that he hasn't been complaining as much so I am guessing that is a good treatment plan. Only your doctor can come up with the best treatment for you in Ohio though. Good luck!
2006-10-13 16:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was dx w/Fibromyalgia in 94.
EC-naproxen-inflam med.
B-12 shots-energy
Robaxin-muscle's
zanaflex-muscle's
hydrocodone/apap 10mg/650mg tabs-pain
elavil-depression
I've been on it all...it only works for my body about 4 months. I'm going to a pain clinic next week.
Wish ur mom luck.
2006-10-13 17:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i myself have fibro and my doctor put me on tramadol , which did help. i also changed my diet and eat some what healthy foods, i cut down on coffee, soda, anything that has caffeen and sugar in it and it helped with the pain since all the pain is in the muscles and joints. and also gave me more energy,. and i slept better since most of my pain was in the evening and night time b4 bed, along with the tramadol also took IBprophene 800 (spelling).. hope this helps
2006-10-13 16:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by mw_n_jw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry!when you move to Ohio you wont have to worry about fibro, you will be to busy with allergies!!!worst place ever for hayfever and related types of suffering!!9 mo. a year I am on something for allergies!!
2006-10-13 17:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
PLEASE be tested for liver disease! I cannot stress this enough!
Fibromyalgia is a SYMPTOM of something viral!
Hepatitis C is a great one to start with! Have them test for antibodies, do not rely on a standard blood lab!
2006-10-14 05:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ibuprophen 800
2006-10-13 16:41:44 · answer #9 · answered by Me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hot bath, Aleve and walking all work well for me.
2006-10-13 16:46:19 · answer #10 · answered by noitall 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋