Living with Fibromyalgia

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I was told I have Fibromyaliga 2 years ago. Sence then I have had a hard time

working. I would get a job and when I would have problems with my pain they

would make my life hard, to the pointe I would have to leave. Just int the last

year when they put me on Lyrica Cap 100 3 X daily. Now I am back to work as a

contractor for many companys. I still have pain, but with the new med. I am

able to work. Life goes on, I am sorry that there people that Meds do not work

for. The only problem for me is the cost of the meds. Yes I have insurance, but

I still pay 75-100.00 a month for just Lyrica. Does anyone know were I can get

help with that. I live Waterford MI USA.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Lyrica did not help me any better than neurontin, which was less expensive. It

may help you better though. Many people with Fibro are taking low dose

naltrexone. www.infoldn.org. It is only about 20.00 a month. There are a lot of

yahoo groups about its use. Hope this helps.

C.

-- In fibromyalgiacured , " JOHN " wrote:

The only problem for me is the cost of the meds. Yes I have insurance, but I

still pay 75-100.00 a month for just Lyrica. Does anyone know were I can get

help with that. I live Waterford MI USA.

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[Guest guest]

I would like to invite you to join me also another man with Fibro., I to do not

like the drugs that are avaible to the people who suffer with this disease. I

have started a blog that has some information that I believe to be very valuable

for people with Diseases Like Firbro., Arthritis, Lupus and many others just

like these. I have Fibromyalgia, but it does not have me. And I owe this to

what I am taking, I want everyone to know about this. I feel better than I have

in years and people like yourself need to know why. Join me in the Fight

Against this disease.

Horne

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> Hello all, this is my first post and I am a new member of this group.

>

> I have been living with what my Dr's have said is Fibromyalgia for

> about 4 years and IBS for about 1 year.

>

> It all basically started about 4 years ago when I had a desk job and

> I started having really awful pain in my right hand under the pads of

> my fingers, it then progressed to a burning sensation and weakness in

> my arms.

>

> I was in quite a bit of physical and mental distress, I have been to

> a number of DR's including a Hand

> Surgeon,Rheumatologist,Neurosergeon, etc. I have had a Colonoscopy &

> Endoscopy all normal.

>

> I now have nerve pain and muscle pain in my upper body and have real

> bad abdominal pains, I was on many drugs which I have always

> disagreed with due to my upbringing my Mother was very anti-drug.

>

> The only drug I did have some success with was Tramadol but again my

> liver levels are high and fear compromising my liver over time.

>

> I have been trying a number of natural therapies including

> Calcium/Magnesium, MSM, vitamins and prune juice for the IBS.

>

> I have just read about Seratonin as a possible option, but was

> curious to know if anyone had had any benefit or any symptoms similar

> to mine and had success with any other therapies.

>

> Any feedback would be gratly appreciated.

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