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Gabapentin/Neurontin - Are any of you, taking Gab, experiencing little or lNO pain control?
I'm currently on a relatively high dose (perhaps one of our nurses could let me know if my dose is actually high?) of Gabapentin, 600mgs 4 x's a day and I am having very little relief, my pain has been very high since the beginning of January. (also, anyone craving sugar like mad on this... read more
How long for Cymbalta fatigue to pass?
I have chronic fatigue and now, apparently fibromyalgia. My doctor has asked me to take Lyrica and Cymbalta. The Lyrica is no problem, but the Cymbalta (30 mg) I took one time while I was off work to see if it caused side effects, and I was dizzy and it made me very tired. The doctor told me to... read more
Hi Friends - I've a ridiculous problem! I've lost my sense of TASTE, any ideas.
and I am not referring to my taste in clothing, shoes nor home decor! Food has lost it's taste completely!! maso4169 said it may be due to medication, I'm wondering if anyone else has had this wee problem before? Any and all advice/opinions/theories/ideas are welcome, bring it on... read more
Can I quit Effexor and start Cymbalta tomorrow, not sure what to do?
I have fibro,chronic fatigue,R.A and other fun stuff too!I have been taken effexor 150 for pain and depression.I just got the cymbalta and i need to know if I can quit the effexor and start cymbalta 2mrrow. I take a lot of meds-doc says its that or misery,rest of my life.The effexor was great at... read more
Anyone been a tramadol for a long time and had problems with teeth breaking?
I have a strange question that I've not seen addressed here yet. I was on about 500 mg of tramadol for 12 years for fibromyalgia. It worked wonderfully for me and helped me be productive in a way that I hadn't been for so long. I am 45 years old now, so I started taking it at about age 33... read more
Cymbalta - Has anyone been diagnosed with anemia after being on Cymbalta?
I have been on Cymbalta for about a year. I have fibromyalgia and major depression. I have found it to be a great medication for me. But now I have been diagnosed with anemia. I have never had anemia and wondered if anyone else ran into this problem .
(CFS) - is there a legal amphetamine to treat chronic fatigue. All I want?
... to do is sleep. I cant take this anymore. I have no life. I can stay up for about 4-6 hours then I cant seem to fight the fatigue. This is worse than any pain issue I have e.g, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, 2 knee replacements and it just goes on and on. I need energy. Ive tried herbs such as b12... read more
Im running out of my meds and Im scared?
I take 60mg of Buspar a day. With money being so tight, I had to cut my Buspar to 30mg per day. I will still run out a week before I can get them. I can feel a big difference in my reactions to stressors. My anxiety is going off the chart. My headaches have come back with a vengeance. Ive also had... read more
Is weight gain a normal side effect whilst taking prozac?
my weight has shot up so much recently and seems to coincide with my medication being put up from 1 to 2 capsules a day . ive been on prozac for many years but weight gain has not been a problem before ..
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofasical pain – Rolling car effect?
Hello everyone this is what happens to me and I was wondering if it happens to anyone else. I am driving in my car and I have to stop at the lights or park the car. Either way the car is stationary; but to me it feels as if the car is rolling backwards. I check that I have the foot brake on and... read more
Has anyone read that Flexeril is somewhat similiar to antidepressants?
I have 'flare ups' of sciatica, back pain & muscle spasms. Been diagnosed in my 20's with depression/anxiey disorder but was fine with the tricylic & later with SSRI's. I'm now 54 and ALL antidepressants make me more anxious and agitated. Doc said I'm sensitive... read more
Gabapentin makes me so sleepy. how can I work?
I started 300mg 1x day suppose to go up to 3x day. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have taken it for one week and I sleep at least 15 plus hours per day. How am I suppose to function?
Have to wean off from Lyrica, experiencing blue moods & depression, will this go once I've tapered?
Hello everyone. Im doing fair. Here is my problem. I had been put on Lyrica for 2 months at 300mg per day. When I went to my PM doctor, he doubled my dose and I was taking it 2x a day. I started having double vision, dizzy, woozy, and felt like I was totally out of control. I told the doctor and... read more
Got Neuropathy? Stinging burning pain? Ideopathic Neuropathy? Get Amitriptyline!?
Hi all neuropathy pain patients, diabetics with neuropathy and Fibromyalgia patients, I've actually gotten some relief from the constant stinging pain. I'm almost waiting for the other shoe to drop, if you get me on that. I've had a bad winter with some days that were hair afire... read more
Neurontin/gabapentin - have any of you adjusted to the side effects? It's working, though!!?
Hi gang! My neuropathy has been Hair-On-Fire painful since the end of 2009, maybe earlier, to the point where Cemeteries looked comfortable, just kidding, guys! My doc (bless his heart!) just changed my dose and I'm just so thrilled to report that me twigs have been gradually getting a bit... read more
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