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Fibromoyalga ?
Hi im42 years old for the last6 months I have pain from my soles of my feet to my head,my legs cramp regularly,I'm always exhausted,am awake most of the night,have ibs,and am fed up bein in so much pain I'm on tramadol
Thanks for ur post I'm already on cymbalta60mg for depression for 2years I'd hate to see how I was without them,gentle hugs 2u 2
Hi Jojo,
Fibro, like its "cousin" RA, can be difficult to pin down and treat. No one person has the same set of symptoms or requires the exact same treatment. It will probably take some trial and error to figure out what works for you.
Balance is going to be critical in your life now - namely, balancing enough rest with exercise/activity that keeps you mobile, out in the world and feeling a little better about life in general, without overdoing it.
I believe the reigning theory is that in fibro, for some reason your nervous system is over-reacting to normal stimuli and sending it to your brain as pain signals. A normal or light touch that a normal person doesn't think anything about, causes you excruciating pain. (My husband has trouble believing me when I insist that it HURTS when he tickles my ribs.)
For this reason, part of fibro treatment often involves the use of anti-depressants. Not because you're depressed, but these meds have an affect on your how your brain perceives signals from the nerves, and thus could improve the oversensitivity. You might also be prescribed a small dose of a mild anti-seizure med for the same reason. Again, you won't know what works for you until you try.
[[gentle hugs]]
Fibro, like its "cousin" RA, can be difficult to pin down and treat. No one person has the same set of symptoms or requires the exact same treatment. It will probably take some trial and error to figure out what works for you.
Balance is going to be critical in your life now - namely, balancing enough rest with exercise/activity that keeps you mobile, out in the world and feeling a little better about life in general, without overdoing it.
I believe the reigning theory is that in fibro, for some reason your nervous system is over-reacting to normal stimuli and sending it to your brain as pain signals. A normal or light touch that a normal person doesn't think anything about, causes you excruciating pain. (My husband has trouble believing me when I insist that it HURTS when he tickles my ribs.)
For this reason, part of fibro treatment often involves the use of anti-depressants. Not because you're depressed, but these meds have an affect on your how your brain perceives signals from the nerves, and thus could improve the oversensitivity. You might also be prescribed a small dose of a mild anti-seizure med for the same reason. Again, you won't know what works for you until you try.
[[gentle hugs]]
Hi I've just been to see my rfeumatologist and I have fibro,I'm glad Ive got a diagnosis for all this pain but I'm scared I'm gonna be this sore forever I'm taking tramadol and kapake but they're not making any difference
Hi there. I have fibromyalgia and lupus. Your symptoms do sound like fibro but they could be some kind of autoimmune disease. You should be seen by a good rheumatologist (not all treat fibro well) to determine what is going on. The advice on diet is quite good. Some people are bothered by different things, gluten, dairy, sugar, or caffiene.I am going to try the gluten free after Christmas. I do know that sugar (and with that often goes lots of wheat and processed food products) definitely increases my issues. I take magnesium, a good multi, selenium, fish oil and D-Ribose (fantastic for fibro) on top of the Lyrica my doctor prescribed. Lyrica did wonders for me but I am now feeling that it has stopped working so may be looking at something else and hoping the diet change makes a difference.
Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety. The cause of this disorder is unknown.
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Pregabalin (Lyrica) as the first drug for the treatment of fibromyalgia. In June 2008, a second drug, Cymbalta, which was previously approved for treating depression, was FDA approved for treating fibromyalgia as well. In 2009 the FDA approved milnacipran (Savella) for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
Perhaps mention these to your doctor at next visit. Best wishes!
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Pregabalin (Lyrica) as the first drug for the treatment of fibromyalgia. In June 2008, a second drug, Cymbalta, which was previously approved for treating depression, was FDA approved for treating fibromyalgia as well. In 2009 the FDA approved milnacipran (Savella) for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
Perhaps mention these to your doctor at next visit. Best wishes!
I see you are in your 40's. This is when your hormones start taking a dive. Hormones are very protective of the body. When they start dropping off, problems start surfacing.
Due to your symptoms, I would try the gluten free diet for about 3 months and see if hit helps. So many people get a lot of relief by getting off of gluten (which is in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats). If you have a gluten problem, your intestines are not absorbing all the vitamins and minerals and nutrients that keep the body running smoothly. As you get older, you're going to find that your diet has to be closer to ideal.
All those years of "not-so-good" eating won't work at this stage in life. Have your thyroid checked also. That's a big one at this age. Talk to the doctor about the leg cramps. It could be Calcium, magnesium or potassium deficiency, etc. Some people take magnesium supplements and they find many symptoms disappear. So no one can say for sure what your problem is without getting some testing done. But clean up your diet (no sodas, caffeine is lesser amounts, low sugar, etc.) and see what improves. I hate to see people run to the doctor and slapped on a kazillion medications to relieve symptoms when diet change might have been the answer for them all along.
No one likes the diet change, but many times, that will help the situation. If it doesn't, then go for the medicaitons. I hope this helps!
Due to your symptoms, I would try the gluten free diet for about 3 months and see if hit helps. So many people get a lot of relief by getting off of gluten (which is in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats). If you have a gluten problem, your intestines are not absorbing all the vitamins and minerals and nutrients that keep the body running smoothly. As you get older, you're going to find that your diet has to be closer to ideal.
All those years of "not-so-good" eating won't work at this stage in life. Have your thyroid checked also. That's a big one at this age. Talk to the doctor about the leg cramps. It could be Calcium, magnesium or potassium deficiency, etc. Some people take magnesium supplements and they find many symptoms disappear. So no one can say for sure what your problem is without getting some testing done. But clean up your diet (no sodas, caffeine is lesser amounts, low sugar, etc.) and see what improves. I hate to see people run to the doctor and slapped on a kazillion medications to relieve symptoms when diet change might have been the answer for them all along.
No one likes the diet change, but many times, that will help the situation. If it doesn't, then go for the medicaitons. I hope this helps!
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