Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 8)

What is the difference between Meloxicam and Ibuprofen?

Aren't they both anti-inflammatory drugs? What is the difference?

What would be a good substitute for Lyrica?

Steroid Epidural Injections - Hi guys, have any of you experienced extreme crabby mood after having?

a Steroid Epidural Injection? I just had one done yesterday and the pain relief feels real! No kidding, who knew!? Why am I such a b*tch? (No, not that time of month, either.) Anyone else ever feel like this after an epidural? I'm normally sanguine and kind, but I'm so fitful and nasty right now,... 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

Why is my doctor/pharmacist telling me that the new tramadol has percocet in/have to pick up script?

both doctor and pharmacist (Walgreens) are telling me that the new tramadol has percocet in it and that i have to go to doctors office to get scripts and they are saying that now it's a controlled substance. My pain is so intense with L3,4,5 along with disks in neck is bad and also I have... read more

Cymbalta - I’ve missed one dose and feel so dizzy. Does this happen to everyone?

I refilled my prescription two days ago but forgot to put the new bottle in my purse so yesterday I missed a dose. I only take 30mg a day for fibromyalgia. But all day today I’ve felt like I had vertigo. Every time I turn my head too quickly or go from sitting to standing or vice versa I just feel r... read more

How do you withdraw from tramadol extended release tablets? I am told you cant cut them in half. I?

... take 2oomg in the morning & 200mg before I go to sleep

Has Vyvanse ever been prescribed as treatment for depression?

I suffer from fibromyalgia, CFS, and acute depression and anxiety. I have tried a few small doses of Vyvanse, and to me it's like a miracle drug. I am not depressed, I have enough energy to get through the day, and while the fibromyalgia pain is still ever-present, I am better able to deal with it.... read more

Alternatives to Lexapro - Looking for Advice from Other Patients?

I've been taking Lexapro for 5 years now, started it after having severe postpartum and Zoloft was tried first and didn't work. For several years Lexapro was my "life" pill - I had my life back. I'm normally a very happy person, high energy, can walk & chew gum, etc. For the last year or so I've... read more

I have a strang question for you. The other night when I let my dog out?

I stood outside with her for a few minutes & it was dark of course. Well the next morning I was getting dressed & noticed a small "slug" on my lower calf! I know, YUK! When I went to take it off it was attached like a leach! We have lots of slugs & will be treating the yard soon for insect control... read more

I have been on lyrica for a while and it makes my words slur; makes me jittery?

i have discussed this with dr. she lowered dose but it still makes me jittery, have anxiety and gain weight even when i dont eat. Everybody notices a change in me when i take it but she wont take me off of it. I dropp things and my whole face is different and i also have a hard keeping my train of... read more

I am wondering how long it takes to feel effects from lyrica and what dosage are people on?

I have suffered from fibromyalgia for 27 years... been on multiple antidepressants and an ungodly number of supplements... nothing really helps except tramadol which takes the edge off. Decided to break down and try Lyrica in spite of the fact the main side effect is weight gain and I am already... read more

Trazodone - Took 200mg within two hours and still wide awake. Can not sleep?

What mg of Gabapentin (3x daily) is equal to 200mg of Lyrica (2 x daily)?

My insurance is requiring me to take Gabapentin to see if it will work for my fibromyalgia pain, rather than continuing on Lyrica after 4 1/2 years because of the expense. I am taking 300 mg of Gabapentin 3x day. I am miserable, constant aching in the legs especially, my headaches and neck aches... read more

Sleeplessness and prednisone?

Any solutions for sleeplessness while taking prednisone? It's 3 o'clock in the am and still wide awake, and once I fall asleep then I can't get up untill noon the next day. Anybody got an answer that doesn't involved MORE drugs? Have tried all the normal getting up early, no naps, dark room, no... read more