I have recently meet 100s of people with fibromyalgia and im curious on how many of you have it or know someone with this horrible disese. What helps you? What medications do u take and what works the best. thanks
2007-10-02 20:20:24 · 9 answers · asked by queen4clewis 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I was diagnosed in 2006 and its not contagious to all of you who dont know what it is...
2007-10-02 20:25:32 · update #1
Yes, I have it.. and like many FMS sufferers, I also have many other health problems. The more disabling ones are Fibro, Rheumatoid Arthritis, DDD/DJD, Osteo-arthritis, Seizure Disorder, Asthma, Depression, Anxiety with panic attacks, Medicine Sensativitites, Medicine Allergies, Multiple Chemical Allergies/Sensativities, and a bunch of other stuff.
For me, I can't take "the meds" for the most part.
Cherries, Flax Seed, Radishes, Tumeric & most importantly Mind-Set & progressive relaxation
2007-10-02 21:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by Bama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I have it, diagnosed about 7 years ago. My original Dr. could never tell me what was wrong. Took a few tries to get a diagnosis. Wwwwaaaayyyy too many have it. It is either from exposure to our environment or it is greatly over-diagnosed. I have met some who say they have it but it is no problem. Some say they 'used to' have it. Some have it all the time like me.
Meds- Ultram, Klonopin, Flexeril.
NSAIDS medicines do not help because there is no inflammation of bone or muscle.[Aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc.]
Nothing works great.
2007-10-02 20:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago. I take Lyrica for nerve pain, Cymbalta for depression & as a SSRI, Zanaflex as a muscle relaxer, and Mobic for arthritic pain. I also do diet therapy & distraction therapy. You are right about how many ppl suddenly seem to have it once you are diagnosed. I know I felt like I was living in an epidemic when I was first diagnosed. But each of us is different & responds to treatment differently. Good luck & if you would like to chat, please email me.
2007-10-03 11:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by kokochin01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but I could though cause I have degenerate disk disease ,arthritis ,depression ,anxiety anyway I do know it's not cure able like my list and antidepressants ,ibuprofen ,flexeril,percocet work great if your really lucky to have a dr.who is caring enough to prescribe them .. I had Dr.DeeTeeDeee who don't think our pain is real and tells you to take up to 10 ibuprophen a day ! that's stupid they cause liver disease after a while...lol
2007-10-02 21:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by flurty4someone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had it since 2002
mine i believe was due to exposure to trichloroethylene in the work place.
i also have RLS, Castleman's disease. sleep apnea.
i use gabapentin that work best
have been through the antidepressants and they did not work..
4 neighbor's have it. and the last vol ambulance dept half of them had it.
2007-10-03 01:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ALSO HAVE IT , ALONG WITH ARTHRITIS, BURSITIS, CARPEL TUNNEL, MIGRAINES, AND DYSAUTONOMIA. AS THE OTHER OTHER ANSWERER, I ALSO TAKE ULTRAM AND KLONIPIN. I ALSO GET THE SHOTS IN MY HIP FOR THE BURSITUS. THAT HELPS FOR A SHORT TIME WITH ALL THE PAIN. GET LOSTS OF REST, BECAUSE YOU DON'T GET GOOD SLEEP WHEN YOU ARE IN PAIN. I ALSO KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH IT. HAVE A BLESSED DAY.
2007-10-02 20:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by gramma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
Been disease free since 92
2007-10-02 20:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ask about it tho somewhere else this isent the quite best place..
2007-10-02 20:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by x m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, should I have it?
2007-10-02 20:23:35 · answer #9 · answered by Curious Cat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋