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Advice about medication for fibro. Please!

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Sare145
Sare145

I think I'm about to get diagnosed with fibro and would really appreciate some advice about medication . 

Is anyone taking Duloxetine ? Or any other medications??

id really like advice about side effects ,did they wear off quickly?

please no horror stories as I'm scared enough as it is .

i have low back and hip pain ,anxiety and terrible sleep pattern . 

Thanks 

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  • sadie1980
    sadie1980 Sare145

    Posted

    I'm currently on pregabalin and amatriptolin and zapain and tramadol! I did try gabapentin but I felt like I was spaced out ok If u don't have 3 children to look after and a full time job X I'm waiting to go to the pain clinc which isn't until August which is poop lol I'm trying hydrotherapy and acupuncture so will see how that goes X
    • Sare145
      Sare145 sadie1980

      Posted

      Hi Sadie ,thanks . Can I ask what doses you're on ?  And did you have any side effects when you began taking them?  Do you work full time? 

      Im currently off sick and really worried I'll never get back ...I want to . I love my job but had so many problems with anxiety about the pain I couldn't continue,until I get sorted . 

  • gill50535
    gill50535 Sare145

    Posted

    i'm currently on propranolol for anxiety, amitriptyline & prescription co-codamol for fibro.

    ​I had no side effects from the propranolol apart from the first couple of pills that made me feel a bit woosy but i was prepared for it so didn't freak me out.. i had side effects from the amitriptyline for a few weeks but only in the form of a little bit loser stools but then the co-codamol balanced that out cos that can constipate you.. so all in all i'm pretty balanced now..

    ​Hope you get a combination that suits you.. just remember that just because i got those side effects it doesn't mean you will.. you might not get any at all..

    ​try not to worry and just work with your GP to get a combination YOU are happy with.. i went through 4 different anxiety meds before settling on propranolol due to side effect.. just make sure you don't panic if you do get a side effect. they will ware off after your body gets used to them.

    ​take care.

    ​Gill.

    • Sare145
      Sare145 gill50535

      Posted

      Thanks Gill, how much amitryptilene are you taking ? ...I took a 10mg once and it totally knocked me out! Are you able to live a relatively normal life ? I'm so worried about not getting better than I am now .

       

    • gill50535
      gill50535 Sare145

      Posted

      I take 20mg at night before bed so making knocking you out isn't a problem. I started out on 10mg for 2 weeks and then went up to the 20mg. Personally I've had to adapt my life as my symptoms are pretty much daily and i pass out if i over do it so i can no longer work or go out with friends etc but fibro is different for everyone. Once you get everything sorted you will find your own way. Just do what you can when you can and don't rush yourself. Give yourself time. X
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Sare145

    Posted

    Start out slowly on meds and work you way up to a higher dose. If you do well that may well be a answer for you not suffering from side,effects. 
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