Fibromyalgia, I have had it for 5 years and today I had a terrible?

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attack. I have not had one so bad in a long time. Is there any
one else who suffers from this condition, and what do you do
to deal with it, and what kinds of medications do you take.
I feel sometimes like I am never going to be well. I try so hard
to tell myself that it could be worse, but when I have an attack,
I am just so depressed and I feel like I will never get better.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Have you heard of Lyrica? It's a new med that came out almost two years ago. It's not specifically for Fibro, but it sure helps it. I started taking it a year ago, and it has really helped my Fibromyalgia pain plus helps with energy too.

I also take Cyclobenzaprine-- a muscle relaxer; Celexa-- an anti-depressant which helps with chronic pain; and sometimes Lortab--a narcotic pain reliever, for the times when the pain gets really really bad. I haven't had to take the Lortab for a long time, though, especially since I started on the Lyrica. I also take an anti-inflammatory sometimes.

Fibromyalgia is a very frustrating disease to have. I know how depressing and hopeless it can get at times, so I empathize with you. Sometimes you have to survive it one minute at a time, but there are usually better days coming.

Answer 2

My wife started taking marijuana for hers. If you live in Oregon, it's really, really, really convenient to do so, legally.