Hi I just found out I have fibromyalgia on Thursday I have already been diagnosed with Restless legs syndrome and pernicious anemia . This is all in the last year and a half it’s amazing what happens when you find a doctor who does not just blame everything on your weight. I am taking B-12 for the anemia , Pramipexole for the RLS and now Lyrica for my Fibromyalgia . My only concern now is what kind of over the counter pain meds I can take for headaches ect that won’t make me more drowsy or dizzy . Guess it will be a little trial and error. So far no major side effects but hey it’s only been 2 days . I guess I just want something to work I miss being able to cuddle with my hubby and it not hurt . Well thanks for reading ! Melinda
Melinda, The Lyrica can cause swelling and weight gain. If this happens have your doctor to cut the dosage down some so your body can adjust to it. I hope this works for you. calliegirl
It is great you have a supportive doctor! I bet in no time at all you will be back to cuddling with your hubs. If we set our minds on something, we can do it. Why should anyone say we can't? :)
Welcome Melinda
You can call your dr office and they can tell you what is alright to take over the counter. My rhuematoligis doesnt want me to take anything over the counter because of my lupus meds. She gave me a list of what i could take.
Melinda,
I’m on iron infusions for my anemia, cymbalta for fibro and lyrica for fibro. I also take Tylenol 3 and OTC Tylenol which does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. See if you can add something simple like Tylenol also I take Advil migraine when I feel the migraine coming on. I hope you can cuddle soon. My cozy time with my husband is no soft touch, I can’t stand it. When we cuddle he does full hand hold and pressure this helps with my touch feel reception. Again I’m A no soft touch person it hurts more. Also warm hands never cold.
Joy