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Topic: RE: best WLS for people with fibromyalgia
That's pretty much what my Dr. told me. He said I may have some relief, but fibro is "weird". Sometimes the symptoms actually may get worse after weight loss! I am just praying that is not the case for me.
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me (Phillipians 4:13).
Topic: RE: Anyone on Savella?
Thank you, I taking only 12.5 mg once a day to start i'm hoping my system will accept it. Weird but, I used to have to take stronger strengths of meds even antibiotics.
I haven't been able to take 5mg of flexeril or the trazadone. Felt utterly drugged on them like I was falling into a pit. If that makes sense?
I wonder if my body is metabolizing meds to fast? guess I need to ask that question to drs.
I haven't been able to take 5mg of flexeril or the trazadone. Felt utterly drugged on them like I was falling into a pit. If that makes sense?
I wonder if my body is metabolizing meds to fast? guess I need to ask that question to drs.
Topic: RE: Getting very depressed-tired of hurting
I know how you feel. The depression has been one of the worst parts of Fibro for me. I take a combination of Savella, Lyrica and Amitriptylene. Right now it seems to be working pretty good. I still wear out really quickly, but the pain is better (of course it is always'there') and I seem to be coping with life for the most part.
I hope you can find some help soon.
I hope you can find some help soon.
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me (Phillipians 4:13).
Topic: RE: So tired
I am pre-surgery and that is one of my fears. I am worried about how much physical activity I am going to be able to manage. I get tired so easily. My hope is that as the weight comes off, I will be able to do more & more activities. I hope that is the case for you too.
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me (Phillipians 4:13).
Topic: RE: Anyone on Savella?
I am on Savella and Lyrica. So far doing really well. I don't remember having any issues with it when I first started. Hope things get better for you.
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me (Phillipians 4:13).
Topic: RE: Anyone on Savella?
I hurt before having my surgery and still hurt. I believe that I would be in worse shape if I hadn't lost the weight I have.
My rheumatologist points out the effects of being obese on the joints. Think he forgets I was ever morbidly obese, or maybe he's telling me that all the yrs of being MO is a factor in the progress of the RA?
Speak to your surgeon,your PCP, ask questions and relate your fears and concerns to them.
Wish you the best in deciding, Pam
My rheumatologist points out the effects of being obese on the joints. Think he forgets I was ever morbidly obese, or maybe he's telling me that all the yrs of being MO is a factor in the progress of the RA?
Speak to your surgeon,your PCP, ask questions and relate your fears and concerns to them.
Wish you the best in deciding, Pam
Topic: RE: Anyone on Savella?
I have been on Savella for about 2 months and all is well. I have not had my surgery yet. I am concerned about the effects of my arthritis, fibromyalgia in particular, after the surgery.
Topic: RE: Fibromyalgia and SS Disability
Fibromyalgia is one in a long list of things that is wrong with me. It took me 5 yrs...but I was finally approved. I contacted my State Represenetive on his web page was questions and problems with SS. I took my entire file with a cover letter to his office and was approved in less than 3 mos. And when they called to say I was approved there was a comment made about me being a friend of my State Reprsenetive, I got this suggestion from a friend whose husband kept getting denied. It worked for him also...someone else it worked for told them. My friend and I do not live in the same state. You might as well give it a try.
Vickie 
Topic: RE: New here
I tried Gabapentan and it did not help me at all. So I am no longer on it. Nothing takes all the pain away. If I can get the pain to a 7 on a scale of 1-10 then I can live with it. I think I have been in pain for so long...I do not know what it is to be without pain. I quit saying anything to family and friends about it. They think I am crazy and it is all in my head. My Fiance is the only one that understands and he is a Nurse Manager at VA in Leavonworth. At least I have him. I don't know what I would do without him. Hope you find something that helps a little.
Vickie
Topic: RE: massage anyone?
The Hot Baths feel good ....but I have so much pain in my legs, feet , back and arms that I have a very hard time getting in and out of the tub. I would give anything for a Hot Tub. I put in a Jaccuzi bath tub at my old house. It felt wonderful...but had the same problem getting in and out. I use multiple heating pads. I wear them out...I use them so much.
Vickie
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