Very interesting. I had no idea that people could get it. what treatment plan did he offer for it?...
I know what you mean too. I just told my husband about ten minutes ago that I sure do wish I could just lay down and fall asleep like I use to. I mean I really miss it. Its been more than a year...
I take 1200 of gaba a day. 300 in the am and 900 at bedtime. I was amitryptiline for about 6 months prior and loved it except for the horrible constipation and weight gain And I use to have to...
Hi jasflower. My rhuemy is in Glendale and treats fibro. I've been going to him for about 2 years. Him and his physicians assistant are great. They return calls usually the same day and have always...
Thanks everyone. I'm going to see about trying the robaxin. I just haven't been able to find a tolerable dose of the flexeril its either too little or too much....
Thanks so mu h for the replies ladies. I'll look into this....
Just wondering if I can get some feedback from those that have tried these muscle relaxers. I see some of you mention Robaxin. I have only tried flexeril and frankly icant stand taking it. if I take...
Hi phixxgirl. I'm sorry you're feeling so anxious right now. I only have a few years experience with fibromyalgia but so far I still work full time and lead a very active lifestyle. I can totally...
Makeupmama I do have this issue too at times but I've assumed it was the gabapentin for me since its a drug that works on the nerves. I don't know what a solution is but wanted you to know its not...
Please excuse the grammar and lack of punctuation..I may not have the energy to hit the shift key lol. I've had one of those days we all have occasionally. Been feeling like I was coming down with...
Its interesring but every holiday weekend we go up to the mountains with an elvation change of about 9000 ft from where we live and the last 2 summers I get these awful sinus symptoms that make me...
I'm not sure its a good idea to tell someone that something won't work for that individual no matter how much they take nor iis it a good idea to imply that the only tjing that will work are heavy...
I take 1200 mg of gabapentin and this seems to be what has finally worked for me. I haven't been to the hospital with a migraine in 5 months and the joint pain most of the time is almost gone. I've...
I just want to get a few opinions on the differences in these muscke relaxers. I see a lot of people talk about taking robaxin. The o ly one I've tried is flexeril or cyclo and honestly I can't stand...
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom phixxgirl my mom and dad are both gone and so often I wish I could discuss things with thm that I go through with the fibro. Feel free to message me. I hope you...
I'm confused. When you say she checks you like a gyno does do you mean she actually does a disrobed pelvic exam? if I'm way off the mark with my question lol please forgive me. I just didn't think...
Hi Grammy. I've often wondered if we get more sensitive to the pain after having it dulled for a while but I'm not really sure. I dint think the medication would make it worse but I think sometumes...
Hi college coaches wife. I'm frum Sulphur and still have family in Lake Charles. I just realized this is an older post but thought id say hi anyway. I hope everything with the savella worked out for...
Hi rwc. Welcome. I am glad you are recovering well from your surgery. Hopefully with your gallbladder you will start to have some relief. An infected gallbladder can cause a lot of pain. You've found...
I've been on it since November slowly increasing my dosage over the months. I'm now at 1200 mgs a day and I've lost about 8-10 lbs over the last few months. I had originally gained about 15 while on...
Hi Grammy G I've tried pretty much everything for sleep. Benadryl worked great for me but what has worked best is trazadone. I take a half a pill which is 25 mgs and usually within a half hour to 45...
My worst symptom has been sciaticpain or migraines. The migraines are pretty well managed since I've been on a higher dose of gabapentin and the sciatic pain has best been treated with stretching and...
Hi Dave. For me it started in my hips and knees and those 2 areas along with my neck and shoulders are my major complaint now. of course I've also had all the other stuff like carpal tnnel and tmj...
My favorite is paying for my groceries and walking away without my bags. So emberrassing when they have to chase you down lol...
For me its much easier than walking and a lot more fun. my husband just got me padded shorts and they help so much. We also have treks myself. Headed on a bike camping trip tomorrow at the beach. I...
Just started having something new with my feet. I wake up to get to the restroom in the middle of the night and lately I have what feels like a cramp or somthing stabbing me between my big toe and...
hi Grammyg I've been on gabapentin since November. I am now at 1200 mgs (900 at night 300 in the morning)and the only side effects I ever have is if I'm increasing the dose(went from 900 to 1200 )and...
I too have had most of these symptoms at some point and I've only just recently begun to notice more tender point pain after all this time so not everyone has the same symptoms but I agree with the...
Thank you so much everyone or the replies. It really helps to know others are going through the same stages. Artist that's exactly what I've done is had all kinds of tests done and everything comes...
Not sure why my signature only shows up sometimes though....
I've spent at least the laxt 4 months trying to prove my rhuemy wrong about this diagnosis and reading all the posts on here thinking that my pain isn't as bad as a lot of peoples so it must not be...
Thanks for the replies. I'll check out the spa wrap....
I'm very excted that after a week of gloom and a day of rain that we are expecting a week in the high 80s starting tomorrow....
Hey everyone I was just wondering what everyones preference seems to be on this. I have one of the long nek bed buddies but it doesn't seem to stay warm as long as it use to....
Definitely will look into trying the magnesium too Sherrine and I do take vitamin d for my deficiency but have been out for a few weeks....
Thank you everyone for your replies I do have a bottle of flexeril that I haven't reallytaken before I guess I need to try it ona weekend and see if it works for helping me sleep. I'm real leary of...
Just curious what some of you use to help you sleep. I have had fibro for several years. Currently I take 600 mg of nuerontin at bedtime but it does not help me sleep only helps with the pain. I...