Fibromyalgia

leavinglasvegas
leavinglasvegas Posts: 1,495
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
I'd love to hear from others who have this.

I was diagnosed 10 years ago, but thought it was the biggest crock I had ever heard. Especially since I was told to take Prozac for treatment. I toughed it out and told that doctor where to put her dang prozac. Seriously, I really think that drug is totally over used.

This week I saw my neurologist. While waiting for her to come into the room I read an article in a neurology mag about it. It was about the debate over it being real or a crock. I was pretty fascinated by the recent findings of it being neurological rather than musculoskeletal. So I discussed it with her. Turns out, I'm more accepting of this diagnosis now and it answers alot of my questions about what has been going on with my body over the past few years. Thankfully, she agrees with me on the prozac issue. I may try Lyrica after I do some research, but she is leaving the treatment up to my endochrinologist since he is managing my other issues. Between that being confirmed and PCOS being confirmed, I feel in control of my body again. I'm not happy about taking medicine, I hate the thought of it. But I'm at a point where I realize that I can't go on like this anymore. Both doctors along with my gyno belive that my lifestyle will permit me to use the meds to get me back on my feet and then I should be able to maintain without drugs. That is a treatment I can handle. Thank God I already have the hard part down, (eating right and exercising and a holistic attitude) They have told me that is what will keep me drug free for the most part.

So what I would love to hear is your stories and what has helped you. I seem to have learned to live with the pain, but I'm curious what life would be like without it. (I thnk somewhere along the way I accepted pain as a way of life, I don't complain because it is so normal) What medicines have helped you. What do you know about this stupid illness? What non-drug treatments work?

Thanks for you answers in advance!
Holly

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  • jeffreyrashad
    jeffreyrashad Posts: 22
    I was diagnosed 10 years ago and i too thought it was a crock..feeling as if they just didnt know what was wrong with me(hense the reason they call Fibro the "trash can disease"). I was at first given simple Naproxsin's and Utrum for pain. That is how i found out i was allergic to Ultram and its generic form tramodol. I swore then and there after that i would not take a THING for this. I tried chiropactic therapy( which work so long as i was going) but it proved too expensive. Now exercising seems to help(along with alot of drinkng water and hot baths for lower limbs).. but nothing has really eliminated the pain or very sensitive skin. So i've coped(as was the advise i was given from the start). Some days better than others. The more active i am the less i am pained. I dont know if its mental or physical with that theory, but its all i have at this point. I know what u are going thru. I have heard horror stories from my friends with Fibro about Lyrica and all i can tell you is to do your homework, get aquainted with its side affects, and seek out individuals who have used them to base your pro and Cons. and God bless.
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