Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 15)

Is there anything I can do or take to help with tramadol withdrawal?

Long term side effects of Lyrica and tramadol for pain management in fibromyalgia?

I am a fibromyalgia sufferer in Australia and have been diagnosed 3+ years ago and am now aged 59. I take a myriad of medications and have had to change my GP and chemist to my house locality due to the expense of getting to my previous GP and chemist. The main regime of meds I am on is 225mg of... read more

After starting cyclobenzaprine, how long for common side effects to subside?

Common side effects I’m referring to are drowziness and dizziness. Also is it better and OK to start at a single low dose at night, 2.5 mg, and work up to 5 mg 3x a day?

Does Ketamine’s therapy work?

I have been living with chronic pain for over 20 years. It’s a struggle to get a Dr. to understand and believe you. I’m in Lyrica but no pain medication. They just refuse to prescribe it to me even though I have other health issues. I came across ketamine on Google. Has anyone tried it?... read more

Memantine for pain from fibromyalgia?

I read an answer early today about memantine, a drug I have never heard of, from a former pain management doc indicating that it has helped some people with fibromyalgia pain. My own pain management doctor has never mentioned this. Is it experimental? Is it not recommended for fibromyalgia? Can... read more

What other medication I can take for nerve pain besides Lyrica?

What medications could I take in place of clopidogrel, Rosuvastatin, and Losartin?

What could be prescribed that is safer for me than the three medicines clopidogrel, rosuvastatin and Losartan? I have a Long Stent in my heart artery, a lower left Ventricle Failure, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Degeneration, Osteoporosis, and Hips Bursitis. I also have lower leg injury... read more

Okay to take extra strength tylenol with anti-depressant apo-amitriptyline (amitriptyline hcl)?

I just started this anti-depressant for chronic pain purposes a week ago and I just got my period today and i'm having terrible cramps. may i take extra-strength tylenol while on this depressant? (extra-strength just because that's what I have in my medicine cabinet). Additional info: ... read more

Does elavil show in a urin test?

just to let people know i was not asking because of abuse it makes me stay awake till like 3 then fall asleep then i dont remember anything when i wake up like i fell asleep an dont know how i got back in bed thanks for ur answers

Re: Meloxicam, can I stop taking sudden?

Savella - How long did it take to work for you?

Hi Everyone, I've just begun taking Savella for my Fibro. I'm on my 14th day of the triaition pack (50 mg/2 a day). I really don't feel like I'm getting any relief. I have so much pain in my lower back, buttocks and legs, especially when I sit. In addition, to not feeling any... read more

What anti depressant is not contraindicated with Cymbalta?

I take 90 mg Cymbalta daily for pain management for Fibromyalgia; my therapist has recommended an anti-depressant for Major Depressive Disorder that is in a Moderate state and has been for 6+ months.

Gastroparesis and taking my meds, a delay in meds working?

Ever since I was diagnosed in '07/2011, it seems to me that it takes much longer for my meds to take affect. I have a pacemaker implanted to make my stomach work. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this type of situation. I can take my tramadol and it takes up to 4 hours to get... read more

Can I cut my 75 mg Elavil tablet in half?

Is nabumentone the same as gabapentin?