Fibromyalgia Support Group

I'm new here but have be on Savella for 5 weeks now. I believe my pain levels are better but I have a rapid heart rate. 2weeks ago I joined a health club because it had a warm water therapy pool. I have been faithly going, but the last week I noticed my heart palpatating. Last night I went for my overview eveluation and the trainer was shocked that my resting heart rate was 118! I hate the way it makes me feel. I also have a heart mummer. I am going to call my PCP when they open, but I'm afraid they'll make me stop the Savella. It seems to help my pain so much though. I was wondering if anyone else had this issue and if there was possibly a med to counter act this side effect??

I'm on 200mg of Lyrica a day,with 60mg of Cymbalta for pain.

The Lyrica has caused me to gain weight,(although I'm the one that puts the cookies in my mouth!),but it has helped my pain tremendously. Before I switched to Cymbalta,I was on Effexor which had some of the same side effects that you are describing. I had palpations

and a constant feeling of being a bit shaky,like I had had too much coffee. I had to take it very early in the morning on order to be able to sleep at night.

I just couldn't stand it,and asked to be switched.

Hang in!

Gentle Hugs,kate

Definitely talk to your doctor about it. Maybe it's a symptom that goes away? It would be a shame to have to stop it if you think it's helping.

Don't worry, though, there are still many, many other things you can try. I started a new one about 4 weeks ago that has totally changed my life. My pain is nil. What little there is I can handle with just ibuprofen or aspirin. Let me know if you would like the info on it.

Meanwhile, please make yourself at home! Post away to your heart's content. That's the best way to get as much out of the goup as possible. I can almost guarantee you'll make some terrific friends along the way. We really have just a tremendous group here.

I hope that you and I have the chance to get to know each other. Most definitely

Big Newbie Hugs, Tina

Good Luck with your appointment today! Let us know how it goes. I also have an appointment and getting ready as I type this. Crazy huh, getting dressed and on MDJunction at the same time.

Elizabeth

Post edited by: emendoza23, at: 07/09/2009 09:00 AM

I am in the same boat as Steff and take the same med. My resting heartrate was 180 before the med and now is usually around 85-90. It's a very safe med too.

Looking forward to getting to know you,let us know how you make out.

Connie

My heart rate is also fast and I have tricuspid prolapse. My rheum started me on Savella today and also gave me Toprol for the palpitations. He said it was a very safe medication. Good luck to you and I'll keep you posted about how it works for me.

Take Care,

Suzy

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