Pain Daily Help

Hi Tessyann,

Welcome to the fibromyalgia forum. Often pain killers can constipate us. I recommend drinking a lot of water and doing as much walking as possible. I do both of those things and am rarely ever constipated.

When you start the Savella, make sure to keep in mind that it can take six to eight weeks to reach it's full potential though you may start feeling better sooner than that. Any side effects that you may have in the beginning should go away in a couple of weeks. There are a few people that do get frustrated and don't wait the medication out and stop it. But it can work to help with pain and depression. So good luck with that. I hope that it works for you.

Have you been directed to "fibro 101" yet? It is the first thread on the forum. It has a wealth of information in it. I think you will find it very interesting.

I truly hope that you feel better soon. Don't lose hope. We can all llive with fibromyalgia. It can get really frustrating, and you might think that there is no end in sight right now, but you will feel better. Make sure that you move around as much as you can... I know it is hard, but if you don't, it is possible for your muscles to feel rigor and it is painful.

Keep your chin up, and keep posting. You have come to a good forum...

Hugs, Karen

Thank you so much for your help.  I can see how frustrated I am after reading my post with all those spelling errors!  I just do not know what to expect from the medication. I do know the naproxen is not enough and klonopin just makes me tired. 

I am going to try the tramadol wth tylenol - plus sevella. I should be a raging maniac taking all these meds. I am not good at surrendering to medication, but this Fibro has taken me for a loop and would have never thought my body would hurt this much this often this time of my life.

Does sevella work?

Constipation is awful

Does tramadol work - the one prescribed to be has tylenol with it.

OMG I will try

Terryann

Tessyann- I will have to let others respond on the savella. I was to scared to try it. I am very senstive to meds. I am doing well on my regimine. Long time ago I took tramadol. I had to take high doses to help me. Then I had a grandmal seizure on it. My neurologist says it's not uncommon in the dose I was taken. Now you know why I am shy taking meds. You probably need to drink lots of water in your diet. It usually helps. See what your Dr. has to offer.

Hi, Tessyann, and welcome!  The only prescription medication I take for fibro is a muscle relaxer called Robaxin.  That really has made a difference in my pain.  I also take ibuprofen with food, extra strength Tylenol, malic acid/magnesium and vitamin D3 supplements and an alternative pain product called Curamin.  I don't have any side effects from these.

 

Also,  you need to keep moving with fibro.  If you sit or lay too long you will be stiff as a board and have more pain.  I do daily gentle stretching exercises, a daily gentle exercise like walking, swimming, yoga, and I pace myself when doing things.  I also get a gentle massage from a massage therapist who has studied how to massage fibro clients.  All of the above helps me be in control of the pain and I've lived a full and enjoyable life in spite of fibro!

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum.  There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  Good starting links are called Symptoms and A Thorough Explanation of Fibromyalgia.  All the links are good so do check them out.  You will find links about malic acid/magnesium and also vitamin D3 and how they work in your body. 

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questiong because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

I absolutely feel for you, remembering how it was when my fibro first flared and dealing with just getting some kind of pain relief. I totally second Achybody-make sure you move so your body doesn't tighten up too much. This time of year it's good to take advantage of outdoor city pools. The water provides support so you don't have to expend so much energy but gives some gentle resistance. I love just hanging out in the pool with my kids, doing a lap or two here and there to help stretch everything out. The dose of sunshine helps lift your mood, too.

I take Tramadol with tylenol and it works well, the only painkiller that has ever worked. I tried Savella. It worked well from about the third dose on but I had to stop it due to side effects. I would encourage anyone just to try it and see what happens. I've been seriously constipated since I started imipramine, which I think was just the straw that broke the camel's back with how many other meds I'm on that can cause constipation. My doc recommended I try something like FiberChoice first, and then try Miralax if it doesn't work. My mom and others I know swear by Miralax, but both are good non-stimulant choices. There are a lot of bowel-stimulating alternatives to laxative pills, but my doctor doesn't recommend them unless it's absolutely necessary because a) they're really strong and b) your bowels can become dependent on them if you overuse them. Good luck! This is a process that a lot of fibromites go through, but if you trust your doctor don't be afraid to try what he recommends to see if you can get some relief.

The worst of this is interaction with people. I do not want to do anything, although I work and that is about all I can tolerae. I am taking naproxen and last night I bough dulcolax and plan to use it this morning. The constipation is terrible. I literally woke up with this one day and for almost a week I did know what was happening to me. The bottom of my feet hurt my arms my legs and I was so tired. I am 54 years old and I feel like an 80 year old woman. What happens if you can no longer work? No one recognizes Fibro as an problem, and it is changed my life not to mention I am depressed and feel hopeless in terms of every feeling pain free again.