Is there a good pain medecine for fibromyalgia?

Answer 1

That answer about "a shrink" is both cruel and foolish. Ignore it.

Fibro is sometimes debated as a possible cousin to lupus, but rather than being an auto-immune condition, it may have roots in allergies or a sharp blow when someone is still a small child that disrupted proper neural development, leading to the odd hypersensitivity that characterizes the condition. My nice ex has it in spades and she has had very good recent results with Cymbalta, which addresses both serotonin and norepinephrine. That supports the idea of a chronic neural imbalance. If realigning neurotransmitters can offer relief, there's a sensible path of approach.

Likewise, naproxen sodium has been effective in relieving her pain, although there is now some question about its negative effects on the heart. Something to consider.

Fibromyalgia has been dismissed casually for a long time, leading to needless suffering, but as new information has come to light, its being clearly seen as a legitimate problem. As with many chronic conditions, treating it can be an ongoing thing, but it IS manageable.

Here's a very good link that will give you an overview. Also, don't fail to do a general Search under "fibromyalgia," so you can help your doctor to help you. Its only recently been taken seriously, so many are not conversant with its details and symptoms, but real headway has been made. Read up on it and take heart that it can be held at bay, allowing people who suffer from it to find a better footing. Good luck!

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079

Answer 2

I've tried just about everything and none worked well enough for me. Some people do find relief with opioids but they make me way sicker. Others take anti-inflammatory meds (they help some even though fibro does not cause inflammation, at least as far as I know). Cymbalta and other meds used as antidepressants also help some people because they affect how the brain interprets pain - that does not mean that fibro is a mental disorder like depression or anxiety disorders. Just be careful with stuff like Cymbalta, though. I (and many others) have had very bad reactions because it can literally screw with your mind. Make sure you look up the real side effects online and keep an eye out for them. Also, make sure that someone close to you knows that you are taking it and have them look out for changes in your personality.

Answer 3

Cymbalta is about the only thing that has really worked very good for me: http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/id/7037/searchtext/fibromyalgia%20research/

In reference to the answer about fibromyalgia being a mental problem: Cymbalta is used for diabetic neuropathy pain. Would that be a mental problem too?

Cymbalta does take some getting used to. When I first started it, I had some nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness and couldn't sleep at night. It took about a month before I got better.

Answer 4

my personal relief from terribly bad FIBRO has been (generic name)DOXIPEN. it is one of teh "old" antidepressants taken at nite-do not let "depression" word scare u..U ARE NOT CRAZY OR "JUST DEPRESSED" like some doc's and people say...fibro is caused by never ever reaching the deep sleep mode therefore it isnot restorative rest for your muscles and body etc....once i was able to get proper sleep combined with getting some other health issues in control/solved I have found the symptoms (feel like elephants danced on you..aches pains in the usually trigger points and fibro fog etc..)are much less severe.. helpful book i have .i will email u title and author dont let others discount your symptoms..it is not in your head(i hate that people think that..)

Answer 5

Since one of the regularly prescribed medications is antidepressants, I have to wonder if this is a physical or metal disease.

Answer 6

Yes. A shrink.