Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 21)

How do you restart Cymbalta after going off medication (60 mg) for 3 weeks? NOT by choice?

... choice

25 mg amitriptyline hypnic jerk?

Hello- I have had Generalized Anxiety Disorder for years. In the past I have delt with when I am just about to fall asleep a feeling of falling, and im started awake and my heart beats very fast. It would only happen once and then I would sleep uncomfortably for the rest of the night. I was... read more

Who makes Norco?

I need to know who makes norco so I can try to get help paying for them. I need them for my fibro. and arthritis.

Lyrica makes me bloat right up. I look very pregnant and it's very uncomfortable. Does this subside?

Is there another drug comparable to savella, less expensive than full price?

I cant afford savella, but need it because of fibromyalgia pain.Insurance wont cover this medication.

Can prednisone burst affect your c reactive protein level as well as sed rate?

I take prednisone 10 MG daily but an occasional prednisone burst for 10 days then had lab work done wondering if it could have affected c reactive protein level and sed rate I have been septic twice past two years so I get worried if these two labs are elevated also have ra

How long do the effects of Robaxin last?

I was prescribed 500 to 1000mg of Robaxin 3 times a day for Fibromyalgia pain and am wondering how long the effects last. Must not be too long if it's to be taken 3 times a day? I've only taken 2 doses but I feel no better so far. Thanks.

Can Nabumetone & Gabapentin be taken within 5 hours of each other?

My Dr has me trying Nabumetone for a bout of "shoulder bursitis" unlike any I've ever endured. I've been in bed for 3 miserable days & finally tried one pill this morning since I felt I could sit up for the required 30 mins it takes to enter the stomach w/o injury. However, there was absolutely no... read more

Insomnia - I take 300mg of gabapentin and 3 mg of lunesta at bedtime and I'm lucky if I get 4 hours?

... of sleep. Any suggestions

Tramadol and aggressive behaviour?

Hello, my diabetic husband being treated for depression (GAD), anxiety, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, mental illness including the personality disorders: BPD and Avoidant Personality Disorder; and fibromyalgia was on the maximum dose (UK) for tramadol to manage the pain associated with... read more

Does Trintellix help with fibromyalgia pain?

I have just been put on Trintellix to try it to see if it helps with my severe fibromyalgia pain. 5mg 1x a day. Can anyone tell me if it helps with their pain?

If I'm on 20mg Cymbalta every day, will an accidental dose of 40mg be detrimental?

I take 20mg Cymbalta every day. My work day got the best of me and while I thought I was taking my Vitamin D (which I had just taken and forgot), I took 40mg Cymbalta and realized it after I swallowed. I've been on 30mg before and it was a bit too much (I felt incredible but it gave me the poops).... read more

Has anyone taken Cymbalta (duloxetine) at 150mg or 180mg per day?

I've been doing well on 120mg per day for over ten years but some recent life events have caused some relapse for me. My doctor has recommended going to 180mg per day for a few months. He's very knowledgeable in the field, but I'm a bit reluctant without hearing a few comments.

Depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia and TBI. Savella?

Been on everything for depression/anxiety. Now with fibromyalgia, TBI after a massive fall, looking at Savella. On Prozac now but I don't feel like its helping. Cymbalta helped a lot but i had a terrible allergic reaction to it. Gabapentin dose was so high i was gaining weight, couldn't focus EVER... read more

All over body pain, arthritis in shoulders and bursitis too. Will Lyrica help?

So far I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my lower back and bursitis and arthritis in both shoulders. I still need to get tests on my hips and neck which is also very painful. I've heard good things about Lyrica. Would that help me with my issues? I don't know yet what is causing the all... read more