Chronic Myofascial Pain Questions

Can you take expired ibuprofen?

Can you take ibuprofen on an empty stomach?

Can you overdose on ibuprofen?

Aleve vs Ibuprofen: What's the difference?

Aleve and ibuprofen are both used for pain relief. But is one more effective or more likely to cause side effects compared to the other?

Can you drink alcohol with ibuprofen?

How long does ibuprofen take to work?

All Eyes on Ibuprofen: What are 10 Things You Need to Know?

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofasical pain – Rolling car effect?

Hello everyone this is what happens to me and I was wondering if it happens to anyone else. I am driving in my car and I have to stop at the lights or park the car. Either way the car is stationary; but to me it feels as if the car is rolling backwards. I check that I have the foot brake on and... read more

Got Neuropathy? Stinging burning pain? Ideopathic Neuropathy? Get Amitriptyline!?

Hi all neuropathy pain patients, diabetics with neuropathy and Fibromyalgia patients, I've actually gotten some relief from the constant stinging pain. I'm almost waiting for the other shoe to drop, if you get me on that. I've had a bad winter with some days that were hair afire pain days, the... read more

Does anyone take Valium (diazepam) for Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Myofascial pain?

I have been on Valium since 2004. initially for CMP and continued with it when FM was diagnosed. My Dr stopped it recently he could not justify why. Now the only muscle relaxant I am on is Amitriptyline 25mg at night and this does nothing to ease the muscles at all.I intend to see my specialist to... read more

Amitriptyline (Elavil) Hi guys, anyone have heart arrhythmia on Amitriptyline/Elavil?

I've been having strange heart beats, my heart will suddenly flutter for about 30 seconds, which may not sound scary, but 30 seconds of fluttering actually IS scary! I've been back on Amitriptyline for one month, could it be that? I've always had this arrhythmia, but never, ever this long, just a... read more

After starting cyclobenzaprine, how long for common side effects to subside?

Common side effects I’m referring to are drowziness and dizziness. Also is it better and OK to start at a single low dose at night, 2.5 mg, and work up to 5 mg 3x a day?

Cyclobenzaprine - Does Flexeril cause weight gain?

Acetazolamide for vestibular migraines?

I have been prescribed acetazolamide and amitriptyline for a new diagnosis of vestibular migraine (without headache). I am not 100% that this diagnosis is correct, but I am desperate to stop feeling constantly dizzy, lightheaded, off balance, and like I am moving through a swamp. I tried to take... read more