Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 13)

Duloxetine - How long does it take for Cymbalta to kick in?

Last week I was diagnosized fibromyalgia after six year of medical checks and screenings. The doc prescribed me 60mg Cymbalta, 10mg Flexiban, along with physio. How long does it take to see the effects of Cymbalta? I have been on it for 10 days now, but I see little improvement. The doc told me it... read more

Can I take naproxen and meloxicam at the same time?

Can taking just 300mg of gabapentin a day cause anger and paranoia or am I just loosing my mind?

I have been experiencing burning all down my neck, back and arms and I was put on gabapentin 300 mg. I found by 4:00 PM I was angry and felt all kinds of bad thoughts. I have decided to cut back and take just I mid morning and 1 before bed. Has anyone experienced these feelings? Please help.

I'm new to this forum. Hi everyone! I'm a 64 year old that was prescribed Cymbalta for pain due to

... osteoarthritis. I had no earthly idea what I was getting myself into. I was up to 3 30mg pills a day. Now, I'm sguirrelly as a fish out of water... I have awful nightmares, my skin is itchy, I hear sandpaper behind my eyes, I can't concentrate on anything for more than a second, there... read more

What condition is fibromyalgia?

Is fibromyalgia a disability? Does it fall under certain kind of condition by doctors? Can you apply for P.I.P.S?(disability allowance)?

What’s the difference between M367 and AN627?

I’m prescribed Tramadol 50mg, 2 pills, 3 times a day. I’ve noticed a different pill shape and number lately. What is the difference between M367 and AN627? I’ve checked the numbers and they seem to be 2 different medications. I can tell a difference when I take them but are they... read more

I have Nerve Damage and take Tramadol for pain. But when I try quitting, I experience shocks?

I have been taking Tramadol a long time for Fibromyalgia and when I don't have any to take, I start having some kind of shocks to my body. What is this? Does this have anything to do with my Nerve Damage?

Does lyrica cause long term memory problems and confusion?

confusion after taking lyrica for fibro for 4 days 75 mg daily

Amitriptyline 25mg, now have pins and needles sensations in arms - any advice, reduce dose?

Pins and needles sensations in my arms. Is this a cause for concern? Would it be okay if I adjusted my dose by 1/2? My doctor prescribed this medication for chronic pain for which it does help some. Thank you.

How does Elavil affect blood glucose levels in people w/diabetes?

I am a diabetic and use to take Elavil yrs. ago and it worked well for my depression. Now I have to watch what I take because the potential to raise or lower my glucose levels. I have tried just about every anti-depressant out there thru the yrs. and Elavil (amitryptline) has been the best for me.... read more

I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia and RA. Is it okay to take melatonin to help me sleep?

Can you take Delayed release tramadol 50mg (2/day) and sumatriptan 50mg (as needed) together?

I have just been prescribed delayed release Tramadol (Zydol) at 50mg every 12 hours for muscle pain (CFS/ME) and I already take 50mg Sumatriptan for migraines, only taken as needed not regularly. Are these safe to take together? I've just had 2 bouts of terrible terrible vomiting which... read more

How long do Lyricaa side effects last?

I have gone from 150mg per day to 225mg and have requested to try 300mg per day as the nerve pain in my legs from Lumbar Fusion doesn't seem be going away as it did with Gabapentin. I have stability problems such that I use a cane as I feel I start to fall, though I never have. I do not have... read more

Can I use Voltaren Gel on my neck?

I have been using this gel for over a year on my joints due to twenty years of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. Now we add Fibromyalgia to the mix, and anything I can do to relieve pain without getting that "drugged" feeling, I will do. The chronic fatigue is overwhelming. I stopped one of... read more

After initial dose of prozac, how long to get it out of your system? After taking prozac last night?

... awoke with severe shaking, agitation, crying from frustration of not knowing what's happening to me. Please help me find out how long it will take before it gets out of my system