Savella hasn't been in use in the USA long enough for there to be solid information on pregnancy, however it has been used in Europe since the late 90's to treat depression. The European drug labels...
You don't need to be diagnosed if you can get your symptoms treated. Since there is no cure and no set treatment, it doesn't really matter what you call it. Work on ruling out other diseases so...
Hysterectomy does not always "cure" endometriosis and comes with its own problems. If you have endo all over your organs, just removing the uterus and ovaries does not always help. All of the endo...
Chapstick! Your lips will get really dry and the gift shop charges a fortune for it. Get more than one because you will probably drop it and it will roll under the bed where you can't get it and it...
Serotonin Syndrome can be fatal and is very dangerous. You should call you doc immediately. I understand you don't want to mess with your pain control but death doesn't sound like a good option...
I had my terminal ileum and cecum removed about 7 years ago due to a small tumor. I didn't have an IBD at the time so I wasn't sick or in pain before the surgery. Even though it was laproscopic, they...
I was in the clinical trials for Savella and had to drop out because it increased my blood pressure and heart rate. Other people from my support group were in the trial and all but one (of those not...
I took it for a few years and it helped a lot. Withdrawal was so awful I won't take it again....
Luvzminis, You might have been given Lupron. It works well for some women but it can have horrendous, permanent side effects. It can actually cause chronic pain and tooth loss. I know a few women...
Tramadol withdrawal is awful. I followed my doctor's advice on weaning off of it and it was still awful. I was down to 1/4 pill for a few days and felt fine until I stopped and then - argh! The best...
Most online classes are a lot more work. The only two advantages are that you can use your notes if your brain is foggy and you usually have a window to take your tests so you can try to test when it...
I went back to college last year after a break like yours. Registering with disability services is a great suggestion and I am in the process of doing that right now. My only issue so far was with an...
We went out to eat after my husband's colonoscopy. He kept insisting he was fine and there was no reason he shouldn't drive. Anyway, after about 10 minutes in the restaurant, he stood up and said...
Laken, do some research on endometriosis. The only way to actually diagnosis it is with surgery. Good luck...
We had this conversation a few times in the fibro support group I used to go to. Most of the women didn't feel it was worth it, the surgery didn't even help the problem they had the surgery for. They...
The metallic taste started quickly, after the first or second pill. It really wasn't that big of a deal. It was annoying but easy to tolerate. You can get sick from any med immediately or after...
The only negative side effect I had was the metallic taste. I got used to it. The positive side effect was that it helped give me my life back. Biaxin was the med that worked the best for me....
Momwithfibroteen, you might want to do a little more research on tramadol. It is as addictive as narcotics for many people. It can and is abused just as narcotics are. Withdrawal can be miserable...
If they ask questions, answer using your bad days, not necessarily how you feel at that moment....
Be careful with tramadol and Savella together, especially since you already have seizures. Read up about serotonin syndrome....
You can get an adapter that plugs into a cigarette lighter so you can plug in your regular heating pad in the car. They are not too expensive and are probably cheaper than using the disposable ones...
1) No food, not even clear liquids until you start passing gas. Then it was liquids. Then solids. 2) Pain was not bad at all. The second day is the worst. It feels like you did about 12,000 sit ups....
Lupron doesn't cure endo or "dry it up" and some women end up worse off after they take it. It does help some women but the side effects can be horrendous and permanent. Surgical removal of...
I remember reading about a link between Lupron and fibro or fibro-type chronic pain but I can't remember where right now. A few women in my fibro support group believed chemo triggered their fibro....
I get severe pain in my lower abdomen from endometriosis. It feel like someone is stabbing me with a knife. Dagger sounds a bit more mysterious than Knife....
I work full time in a school. I am currently working with kids with disabilities. i have a lot of control over my day so I can sit, stand, or move around as needed. I am also taking 4 classes in...
Do you have a diagnosis? Have you had a lap to confirm/rule out endometriosis? I'm pretty sure botox is used when your pain is caused by pelvic floor muscle spasms. This can also be treated by...
I suggest getting another opinion. Nature's course could take another 10 years! Birth control pills don't delay menopause but they may mask the symptoms. This doesn't sound like a very good reason to...
I used to cut the tramadol all the time. Your pharmacist is probably telling you not to cut them because if they aren't scored, there is no guarantee that you are getting exactly half of the medicine...
I agree with Kazbern, have them copy your file or have them send it directly to your new doc. Around here, they charge for copies but will send files to another doc for free. I'd get a copy just to...
Wean down slowly. Maybe you will find that a really low dose will help more than hurt. I was in one of the original clinical studies and was surprised at how many people had to drop out due to...
Wow, that is a high dose! I was originally prescribed 50mg and I ended up cutting them in half for the first few months. I could never take it before bed, I'd never sleep. It gives me energy for the...
You listed a lot of really bad side effects. It sounds like it is reducing the quality of your life, plus possibly putting you in danger. What benefits are you getting from the Savella? Are the risks...
I had to have a minor medical procedure today. I'm in my little hospital room all by myself and the nurse pulls the curtains by the door closed and leaves so I can put on the hospital gown. I strip...
It is always a good idea to think of meds whenever symptoms increase or change. It sounds like you've been on everything except the methenamine for over 2 months. How long have you been taking the...
I've worn two different shoes often enough that I now remember to check. One I went to work wearing my husband's hiking boots that were 4 sizes bigger than mine and had to take a group of kids on a...
CBS is having a contest where you can win a trip to NY and get a colonoscopy. I was half asleep when I heard Sharon and Ozzie Osbourne talking about winning a colonoscopy, I thought I was...
I had Lyme and took antibiotics for a few years, plus I took some herbs and supplements and made lifestyle changes. When I stopped improving, the docs (unofficially) called the left over symptoms...
I agree with newname. Stay away from tramadol if you had a problem with opiates....
Here it is in clickable form: http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cbc/test.html ...
I had an ileocectomy years ago due to a tumor, not for Crohn's. I was never told fiber could be a problem and it hasn't been. I hope others can help you a bit more. I agree with tinxabella, I suggest...
If your gyn tells you it can't be endo, make sure to ask why. If she tells you it's because you are menopausal, I strongly suggest you get another opinion. Far too many docs believe that...
Ask your doctor. The test is one of the easiest I've had. It is a bit weird to have to wear gloves so you don't touch the food you are eating. Bring a book or something to keep you occupied. I was...
I carry nuts, usually walnuts or almonds, but sometimes other nuts. They are great for hypoglycemia. You can put some in one of those small snack size backs and they don't take up any more space than...
One of my surgeons (female) warned me my cycle might be screwed up a bit due to the stress of surgery. She said to expect a change in the timing and probably more cramping. I had previously had...
tsitodawg, I never said I stopped in one week, I said I felt bad for a week after I stopped. I tapered down over about 6 weeks. At the start of the taper, I was taking 100 mg/day. I lowered the dose...
Do not stop the Ultram ER cold turkey. Depending on your dosage and how long you've been taking it, it can take 6 weeks or more to stop it. I followed my doc's directions to taper off yet still had...
If you take it regularly, you may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop. I was taking it 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off and after a while I had withdrawal symptoms on the first day or so when I stopped...
Benicar lowered my blood pressure too much. It made me dizzy. When I would roll over in bed, I felt like I was going to keep rolling forever. I also had a very unusual side effect. About 45 minutes...
Be careful taking Savella and tramadol together. Read about serotonin syndrome in fibro 101....