Fibromyalgia Support Group

Hello Fibro Friends...I am currently taking tramadol (50 mg tablets) 2 pills 3 times a day...(so 6 per day). they work well, but they make me tired. I have been on tramadol for a couple years. I have tried all kinds of other stuff such as valium, soma, flexeril, skelaxin, etc (muscle relaxers) but they all zonked me out! I tried percocets and YES! they sure did work, but they also can become addictive and I didn't want to get to be that way, so I got off them....

My question is: are there any medications that you've all tried that seem to work and help alot? I am searching for answers to how people "feel" on the meds they are on.

Thanks in advance!! (((((((((((HUGS)))))))

~Marie

Skelaxin even knocked you out. Hmmm Has the dr tried neurontin? It helps some. Also I have found capzasin cream to help. It is OTC. Thermacare heat pads help if you have localized pain. Some find relief if they take a sleeping pill or anti-depressent before bed. Hope this helps.

I haven't tried neurontin yet...trying to get some input from fibro friends, to see how they reacted to it...etc. I do heating pads, and I LOVE the thermacare and icy hot patches...LOVE THEM! Most of my pain is in my upper back and neck, with some pain in my legs and arms. I look like I am a waddling old duckling in the mornings! I laugh now, because it is nighttime, but it is really a bother in the mornings. I definitely need something to ease the spasms...even the emergency room told me that. They also asked me to go see someone for "trigger point injections"? I do have a few tender points that are extremely sore and hurt non stop. Thanks for your advice and help, SingingAngel. (((((((HUGE HUGS))))))

I took neurontin for about 3years. It was one of the best things I have ever tried but it stopped working at some point. So my doctor changed me to Lyrica, But it is making me feel sick and is not killing enought of the pain.

Hello MarieJune, I have been on Neurontin for about three or four years, and like 2bpainfree it stopp0ed helping quite so well. My doc tried to raise the levels but insurance wouldn't pay,so she put me on Lyrica. Well that lasted for only five days,five pain filled agonizing days. Migraine headaches and no relief from the fibro paain. So now I am back to the old levels of Neurontin and feeling much better,waithing for the pre-approval for the higher dose.Oops,there I go,rmabling again,hope my ramble is helpful. Mama

I wonder if you have tried things like Biofreeze and/or relaxation techniques? What about a bed buddy ~ the thing you can put in the microwave & heat it up to get moise heat? They have all been a HUGE help to me. I am currently struggling with my own med situation and my rheumy wasn't much help today. However, I wanted to try to offer you some help. Soft hugs being sent your way for less pain!

Thank you everyone who replied...I am going to do a little research on neurontin...see what I find.

(((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

I tried neurontin and it did help the pain but the side effects were awful for me. I didn't think the relief was worth the side effects. I was so confused in my thinking (worse than normal) I went in the out doors at wal-mart because in my thinking the doors must have been broken since I couldn't go in, I pried the doors open so I could get in and was wondering why the people standing around were staring at me. I almost had a wreck because I forgot to look in the lane beside me before changing lanes. If my dad hadn't been with me I would have wrecked. Talked to the doctor and he told me this wasn't for me. He suggested Lyrica but after neurontin I said no thanks. Went back to pain meds and muscle relaxers. But all people react differently to different meds. and I am glad you are checking on treatments because the more you know the better you can help with your treatment.

I read about the bed buddy and I thought I'd let other people know about my idea. I use an electric throw on my bed. My husband can't stand the heat from electric blankets and such so I got an electric throw and put it under the bottom sheet on my bed. I turn on the heat to where it is comfortable and sleep on it. It helps a lot especially during flare ups and my husband doesn't have to suffer also.

HI... this is just an idea...but a Holistic Dr that I am seeing suggested that I wear socks at night to sleep... Find some socks that are really comfortable..... mine are some old hunting socks...they are really soft, and they help... She said that you can not sleep if you hands or feet are cold because the body is working on warming them up..... And my feet and hands are always cold....like ice.....

It helps me......

Craig