Fibromylgia
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What is the best medication for fibromylgia and how often should it be taken?

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To make a long story short i have suffered horribly to the point of not wanting to go another day for the past 4 years from degenerated back disorder to severe carpal tunnel in both wrists to an enlarged uterus. So last year i had 3 very major surgeries to try to end all my pain and regain a life. 30 days after my last surgery i started with severe pain and heat to my feet then legs then whole body and for the past 6 months i suffer so horribly all over my body from the effects of fibromyalgia which very often consumes me to bed, no clothing, extreme constant pain, cant shower, cant walk and my whole body feels like it is on constant fire and all my doctor could do is give me depression and anxiety meds and 3 meds available for fibromyalgia and then says he needs to send me to a therapist because he does not know what else to do. First of all I believed and trusted him for 4 years. I stood by him in the No Narcotics or controlled substance because of the chance of addiction. Well does he even start to understand that the pain I have endured for years and now a new condition that has very little to help, is worse pain and more debilitating than all my issues put together. So anyone out there that does not understand why people take their lives because of pain or why they turn to the streets for drugs and alcohol SHAME ON YOU!!! I was in nursing for 16 years and until now never knew the true meaning of empathy or just how bad pain can actually be. So I will now take a stand to find a new doctor that will actually help my pain, so that i can resume some type of life and become physically active and healthy again. I know once that happens my anxiety, pain and the depression of being so ill and bed ridden will go! I will have hope again! So anyone that may suffer as I do and have found something to help the pain, plz share your advice. {edited for privacy}. There is a reason that there is pain meds and pharmaceutical companies and research and that is to help, heal and comfort and it is my God given right to receive this. I am not going to let this condition take my desire for life or allow me to suffer every day I have left! THANK YOU!

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This is very insulting and obviously a very uninformed individual. Fibromyalgia is very real and while I have been unsuccessful in finding anything that helps the pain or fatigue I don't see how a psychiatrist is a cure. Unless u have had to deal with this horrible condition please do not chime in with your ridiculous opinions. I hope to God that u never have to experience this because I wouldn't even wish it on my worst enemy.

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the only cure for fibromyalgia is a psychiatrist.

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There is no medication that is considered the best. Their effects can vary widely from person to person.

Some people with this condition often do will with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, such as Aceclofenac:

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Some have had great results with Gabapentin:

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Some require treatment with narcotic pain management.

What has your doctor suggested you use?

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