Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 20)

Has anyone taken metaxalone 800mg for restless legs and did it help?

I took it for the first time last night and again I was up all night. My legs to my feet and up to the lower back hurt from being tensed up all night. Day 2 of no sleep. Help!

Guaifenesin - Mucinex 600mg twice day for an elderly woman?

I am a 82 year old woman, was in a lot of daily joint pain, medicines that have been given by rheumatologist do not work, I am almost crazy with pain and no relief until I tried the Mucinex and tramadol 50mg tab, prescribed on Thurs. Taking Crestor, heart palpitations Cartia, prednisone 5mg,... read more

Adalimumab - Amjevita for ankylosing spondylitis?

I only got diagnosed in July this year with ankylosing spondylitis but pain bad on and of since April 2021, I live in the uk Physio kept saiying it’s fibromyalgia, I said it wasn’t but cutting a long story short I got diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at age of 63 I have had... read more

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

Does duloxetine withdrawal cause a “pins and needles” feeling in hands or feet?

My partner was placed on 120mg of duloxetine for pins and needles or tingling feelings and numbness in her feet due to idiopathic neuropathy by a neurologist. After 1 year on this med with no impact on the pins and needles feeling or numbness the doctor said she should taper off. She initially cut... read more

What is the maximum dose of Lyrica per day?

What is the maximum dose per day of Lyrica.

Is Namenda used to treat fybromyalgia?

Has anyone had an elevated AST or ALT(liver function tests)?

I started Lyrica around 32 days ago, but I also started on the "Habitrol" brand Nicotine patch at the same time. I have routine bloodwork done by my PCP every 6 months and was shocked to find that my LFT's were Crazy high(normal Ast range10-35.) mine was 105!! (normal Alt is 6-40)... read more

Anyone experiencing heart flutters while being on lexapro?

I have been on lexapro for at least 5 years. I tried zoloft and paxil, but couldn't handle those. I am on 10mg of lexapro. I have a child with physical disablilities and lexapro has helped me not worry so much as I am a worrywart just like my mom. I tried couple years ago to go off and was... read more

How do you restart Cymbalta after going off medication (60 mg) for 3 weeks? NOT by choice?

... choice

25 mg amitriptyline hypnic jerk?

Hello- I have had Generalized Anxiety Disorder for years. In the past I have delt with when I am just about to fall asleep a feeling of falling, and im started awake and my heart beats very fast. It would only happen once and then I would sleep uncomfortably for the rest of the night. I was... read more

Who makes Norco?

I need to know who makes norco so I can try to get help paying for them. I need them for my fibro. and arthritis.

Lyrica makes me bloat right up. I look very pregnant and it's very uncomfortable. Does this subside?

Is there another drug comparable to savella, less expensive than full price?

I cant afford savella, but need it because of fibromyalgia pain.Insurance wont cover this medication.

Can prednisone burst affect your c reactive protein level as well as sed rate?

I take prednisone 10 MG daily but an occasional prednisone burst for 10 days then had lab work done wondering if it could have affected c reactive protein level and sed rate I have been septic twice past two years so I get worried if these two labs are elevated also have ra