I’ve been dealing with clinical depression, Polyarthralgia, and Post-traumatic osteoarthritis in both wrists. I didn’t think things could get much worse, then along came Fibromyalgia. I haven’t worked for over a year. People are telling me to try for disability with all that’s going on.This is really tough. I’m on Cymbalta, which doesn’t seem to help with the Fibro. I’d like to ask a few questions. Does anyone else have spasms all over their body? Anybody trying Tramadol? If so, does it help?
What kind of “spasms” are you talking about? Charlie horses? Tics, such as when your eye quivers? or kind of like hiccups? I have chronic depression, since I was 12. I havn’t taken Cymbalta. Tramadol & muscle relaxers do not work for me. I am on Savella for Fibro, Hydrocodone for pain, Amitriptyline for my depression & to keep my migraines away & then I have other Meds for other stuff. I will try to come on here more often then I have, to see if you have answered. Peace & Love. M
Hello, Luna, and thanks for the response. The doctor calls them spasms, but they just feel like round burning sensations right beneath my skin. They travel all over, even under my jaw. I can’t seem to get pain meds. I honestly believe that the doctors don’t believe that things are as bad as they are.
Hi there. I have not been able to work for the past two years. I was having terrible pain in my legs. Bakers cysts, bursitis in my hips with lower back pain. My pancreatic enzymes were all over the place. My liver enlarged and type 2 diabetes. Irritable bowel, the list goes on. I was diagnosed as having fibromyalgia.
Had problems with triglycerides, increased blood pressure and anxiety for which I took the prescribed meds.
I have learned that my body has been reacting to those meds. That’s what gave me my problems.
My suggestion, which has really helped me is to get off as many prescribed meds as you can. (Just look at their side effects!) Eat a plant based died. Stay away from sugar!
I am a nurse. I see what medications can do. Doctors are not trained in nutrition.
Every day I am feeling better! Not as tired, more energy, not as much pain. My diabetes is controlled by diet, so is my cholesterol and I am on a low dose of citalopram for anxiety. I take tumeric, milk thistle, vit B, omega3, magnesium and zinc.
I do have those sensations, but not very often.
When you are in a Flare, walk in to your MDs’ office & let them see how bad your pain is. I was in a Flare & had a scheduled appt, there were apparently 4 people in front of me & they told the nurse to take me first. I agree, the less Meds the better & that is up to you & your Primary.
As for myself, Hydrocodone only works half the time. Primary & I cannot figure it out, it is just the way it is. Check out the Complementary Therapy section & peruse thru, see if some of those will work. Peace & Love. M
Hi ericau62: I’ve had chronic back pain & Firbo, since 2017. My Dr. put me on Tramadol & it takes the edge off pretty good. I use my heat pad a lot also. There are some good herbs that you can goggle for fiber. Hope this helps. Donna
Hi ericau62,
It is definitely worth talking to your doctor. I was put on Cymbalta when I was first diagnosed, but it actually CAUSED muscle spasms. I also reacted really badly to Tramadol and got no pain relief to boot. I’ve since seen a pain specialist who is convinced that many meds worsen symptoms for us, since I’m not the only patient he’s seen like that. He saw improvement in coming off the meds.
I’m currently working with a wholistic therapist (chiro, osteo, naturopath, reiki, homeopath etc all in his training) and it’s made a huge difference, as well as regular physio.
The best advice seems to be- KEEP PUSHING. You know how bad it is and sometimes doctors can’t tell that from a single appointment. Trust your gut and I hope things improve for you!
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Hi ericau62, I was diagnosed in 1998 but was first tested in 1979. Having a doctor who is working with you, means you have passed a big hurdle, Congrats on that. I’ve tried cymbalta, savella, trintellix and a stronger form of it, gabapentin, muscle relaxers and tramadol, I’ve slept for days on end, had hives, rashes, swelling and no change on everything except muscle relaxers, tramadol & ibuprofen. Each new med usually reacts within a day or so, I call the doctor, stop taking it and go to each appointment with a list. This way I can let him know of changes like longer flares than I’m used to, fevers, strange extra pain etc. My list also helps my sanity because I jot notes of new instructions and such that I have usually forgotten by the time I walk out the door, Lol. The tramadol upset my stomach the first couple weeks. The muscle relaxers help at night usually. My doctor checks my liver yearly, and tells me to walk ten minutes at least each day. I work on smiling and keeping a good attitude as much as I can. So talk to your doctor and remember tomorrow will probably be better and YOU are not alone.
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HelloKandy, thanks for the response. I’ll be sure to use some of your advice. Please keep in touch.
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