Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 - Hi & welcome to the group! I can't speak for everyone, but my rheumatologist put me on a low dose of Zoloft (50mg/day) to bring up my serotonin levels in an effort to lower my pain threshold and improve my energy levels. So far, it seems to be helping some, but we may want to bump up the dosage to 75mg or so with the cold rains of winter coming on. (I'm a human barometer & get a lot of pain as the storms move in from the ocean.) For me, yoga practice & trying to get enough good rest & sleep are paramount. I take melatonin most nights and it helps. Some days, though, I live on Aleve, and it's not enough, but I'm reluctant to get started on Rx pain meds (a personal hang-up of mine - I have a very addictive personality). I must stress to you, though, that compared to a lot of folks on this board, my symptoms are mild. I'm able to work full-time, my DH and I are building a house in the rainforest, and I work out at the gym 4 days/week. We also hike in the mountains. He has his own challenges (BPD), but I'm lucky to have him - he's a wonderful, sensitive partner who takes good care of me. (And I, him!) Take care, D. > > Lona, > > I am new!! Good for you. What are lidoderm patches? How do they help? > the colder weather has bothered me so much too. There was times I use to > think the hot mugy weather bothered me....but now I think it is the cold. > Sometimes I get so cold the only thing that works is a hot bath that is > so hot it takes 10 minutes for me to get into. I wonder if that is > common. > What do rheumatologists do for fibro. > Anyway... I am happy for you. Makes me feel there is somekind of > positive hope. > (gold_morning) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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