Comments on: Fibromyalgia Symptom Treatment Priorities

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:21:54 +0000

My symptoms seem like they are getting worse but I think its just culmination of time. I have fatigue, cognitive impairment and the pain unbearable. I have taken every medication imaginable. I have put off seeing a pain management doctor and the meds they use are scary. Lyrica Remeron and Talwin and Savella are what I take with moderate sucess. Had to drop out of school and on SSI.

By: Phyllis Denison

Phyllis Denison — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:40:54 +0000

My husband and I have to work and are mobile home sales agents. The job becomes over whelming from Oct to April and I recently have been recovering from a terrible flair, an infection, etc. We are trying to find ways to limit our hours and days we work as stress is killing me. On top of that, I can’t take any medication. I have tried and the side effects are worse than the pain!

By: Denise Nelson

Denise Nelson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:18:39 +0000

I used to take Xyrem. It helped me better than anything I had taken. Also 100 mg of ultram is best for me. I tried lyrica, but was very confused whole taking it. And with cymbalta I couldn’t function at all and had to lay in bed. I take pristiq and it helps me a lot with the get up and go.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:13:37 +0000

I have had FM almost 20 years now…I am a 48 year old woman. The pain and fatigue are my biggest issues. I have arthritis throughout, my hands and lower back are the worst. I am wondering if FM can be caused by major surgery (2 c-sections) or anxiety issues when I was younger. I take lexapro and mobic and neurontin. I own my own cleaning service….not easy, but it keeps me moving.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:35:18 +0000

My FM calms down if I keep the stresses of life at bay. I too had to cut way back and make my life quieter. The only problem is the world won’t stop interfering, and it is very lonely.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:25:19 +0000

(((Wendy)))
I had to retire early on disability, from a long-time career which had provide great satisfaction.
Lowering the pace (due to the pain, fatigue and fog) is pretty much a given with fibromyalgia.

By: Wendy Stovel

Wendy Stovel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:59:02 +0000

Fibro -fog seems to be misunderstood and minimized. I am quitting a Good Job for the cognitive impairment. It is a stressfull and demanding Job.
Is it common for Fibromialgia patients to Have to change work and lower the “pace” ?