Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 16)

I'm wanting to know if I need to stay on Meloxicam long term?

I started taking 7.5 mg of Meloxicam once daily in March 2014 for fibromyalgia symptoms and pain. It's working great but I'm wondering if I can stop and start this protocol as the symptoms flare up. I am an active 52 year old woman, I work four nights a week as a waitress. The only other... read more

Is it safe to take both Tramadol and Carisoprodol togeather?

I am in a great deal of pain all of the time from arthritis and nerve pain. I have been using Tramadol 50mg several times a day,for the pain but, it didn't help very much, so I was given a perscription for Carisoprodol 350mg, once a day,for muscle spasms I was experiencing. Are they safe taken... read more

Problems w/ Linzess. I've been taking Linzess for a little over two months now?

... I keep having 1 to 3 days with no bm or very unproductive BMs. Then I'll have a very, very "productive" bm, followed by hours of diarrhea! It is so frustrating. Usually I'll just try to drink water and wait it out. Sometimes I'll give up and take Immodium. Either way,... read more

Lyrica recommended dose for high pain?

My cousing diagnosed with fibro. and take this pill 150mg at evening 7 pm for 2 months but did not affected, not doctor raised to 225mg , I just read everyone take this 1 morning and 1 evening, so, should she take 150mg at 8a.m. and 8p.m. (daily 300mg) or continue with slow doctors dose raising?

Pregabalin - Does breaking capsules open make Lyrica work faster would this even be recommended?

Trazodone - Can I take trazadone and Norco together?

Can I take my normal dosage of 100mg of trazadone with my 7.5mg of Norco? First time needing both at the same time.

Can I just stop Cymbalta at 30mgs once a day?

I have been on Cymbalta 120 mgs for over 10 years. My doctor recently started weaning me off of it. First, I dropped to 90 mgs for two weeks, then 60 mgs for two weeks, and now have been on 30 mgs for two weeks. Can I just go to zero now? The withdraw has been horrific and I really just want to... read more

Pregabalin - Does the body build a tolerance for Lyrica?

I have been taking Lyrica for about 10 years now and even with increased doses over the years (currently at 150 mg 3X day) it appear that either I have built up a tolerance or it is no longer working as well. At these higher doses side effects are worse than before, i.e. weight gain, tiredness,... read more

Is there a difference between venlafaxine HCL ER and venlafaxine ER?

Is there a difference between venlafaxine HCL ER and Venlafaxine ER? I was taking venlafaxine HCL ER but because of Medicare Part D I was prescribed venlafaxine ER. Just wondering if I will notice a difference. any advice will be helpful. Thank you.

My question was does gabapentin cause constipation?

After asking the question does gabapentin cause constipation I saw that I was not the only one with that question and I saw that it was causing constipation with other people as well I've never had an issue with going to the bathroom after discussing it with my doctor he put me on Linzess and... read more

Debilitating Nausea with Topamax.. is it just as bad with XR form, trokendi?

I am 26 y/o female and a headache/migraine sufferer for over 10 years. I was put on topamax years ago and had severe, debilitating nausea. Moving a finger or eyeball would worsen nausea. I would pretty much (figuratively speaking) be paralyzed by how bad the nausea, loss of appetite was. Over 6... read more

Diclofenac 50mg similar to tramadol 50 mg?

Does tramadol and colored have anything similar

I have taken Xanax for all over body itch. Can Klonopin give me the same relief? I am diabetic?

I have fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, and type 2 diabetes. I have an all over body itch that is driving me insane, and making my life unbearable. I've been looking for relief of this itch for 13 years. So far only Xanax has given me relief. Does anyone know if I can get the same relief from... read more

What are the best times to take gabapentin if prescribed 3x's daily?

Can you take Lyrica with Cymbalta?

I would like to know if Lyrica and Cymbalta interact with each other?