Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 19)

I am on the generic brand of cymbalta and have been experiencing diarrhea during the day and night?

I've been on it for 1 month. Will this ease up? I'm pretty miserable! Thanks for your time.

Concerned about Lyrica/Cymbalta withdraw effects? I couldn't get to the pharmacy to pick up my...

... prescriptions and missed 3 doses of Lyrica and 2 doses of Cymbalta and the withdrawal was crazy! I felt terrible! My body hurt, I had hot flashes and I couldn't sleep! and I couldn't stay focused has anyone else ever had this issue? I take 225mg of Cyrica twice a day and 30mg of Cymbalta once a... read more

Does Belbuca cause weight gain? I'm on 75mcg twice a day for a week now Gained like 6-8 pounds.?

I am on belbuca for Chronic pain in my neck with degenerative dics disease possible fibromyalgia. I'm on 15 mg Adderall so my weight stays right around 125-127 am at 134 Only 5'2

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Does anyone else have flareups of PMR when trying drugs for other...

... conditions? Over the past few years I have been prescribed several muscle relaxers and blood thinners, also metformin and Cymbalta. Within two days the painful swelling is so bad I can barely get from one room to the next. Doctors and family members say to just keep taking the drug for at least... read more

Has anyone found relief from fibromyalgia. If so, how?

Duloxetine - My doctor has changed me from sertraline 200mg to duloxetine for fibromyalgia.

Can I have an alcoholic drink while taking duloxetine?

What dose of amitriptyline will lift my mood?

For pain with Lyrica, which one? 150 mg x 2 times versus 100 mg x 3 times per day?

I understand people split up the doses like that due to the side effects like fatigue. What If 100 mg is not relieving pain for the first & second dose, is the 2nd option even worth it? If a person takes 150 mg , it relieves pain than 1st option. 100 mg doesn't relieve pain at all when you take it.... read more

How to manage bloating on Lyrica?

I am trying to manage my sodium. Also drinking lots of water. I noticed warm water is better because cold water makes it worse. Does Gas-x pills help? What has helped you? I get so bloated /my stomach hurts where I have to lay down with a heating pad. It's uncomfortable feeling standing up. I... read more

Gabapentin - What is the proper or best medication to take for fibromyalgia pain?

Advancing fibromyalgia pain

What is name of duloxetine alternative?

Duloxetine may be causing a scalp irritation. A seminar on this med named an alternative that's not as costly to which one could switch. Anyone know the name or generic?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I am 51 and was diagnosed with PMR two years ago by an internal medicine...

... NP. The rheumatologist I have just started seeing says I am "too young" to have PMR, though I have all the debilitating symptoms and have been treated with Prednisone now for two years. He is weaning me off of the medication, but with each decrease my symptoms are worsening to the point of not... read more

Combining Eliquis, metoprolol tartrate, Lyrica, and pantoprazole?

I had been taking my Eliquis, metoprolol tartrate, Lyrica and pantoprazole together in the morning, but just heard that was a bad idea. Please set me on the right path! Thank you!

How safe is amitriptyline for someone with osteoporosis?

My wife has had osteoporosis for15 years last scan showed -3.4. Her doctor has recommended amitriptyline for fibromyalgia which she has had for30 years, will it make the osteoporosis worse?

Gabapentin - can gabapentin give you headaches?