Recent content by Maxsmom

Oh so glad I logged in today because I learned something today from you wise and honest people here . Stiffness sometimes precedes a flare . For the last couple of weeks I had tried more walking , felt great ! Even danced in my living room a bit lol Then stiffness so bad - I was walking awkward...

Don’t stop trying other options and I as well know your desperation but know that you will have good days , sometimes not an entire day . I myself have not tried Savella but I wish you success 🤗

Bambi - so sorry you hurt .. fibro pain is unique and cruel in the way that it is so deep and relentless . I just wanted to share that you are not alone , and that for me, mentally when I say it out loud or write it or tell someone , I’m taking away it’s power and also find I’m not alone in this...

Hi there ! I have been on cymbalta since November and it helps my pain . I would say take the cymbalta before bed Hope this helps you

Hi there -we have a hot tub and it does help me - just be balanced and stay in for short spurts - I have terrible pain in my thighs and ankles and I do notice relief

Sydney an update - am titrating up to 60 mg

Hi there I remind myself that I have had good days and that with this diagnosis not one single day is the same . Sometimes I have 3 pretty good days and then maybe 2 awful days - I feel that dull nagging pain monster settling in and it’s disheartening or I feel the cloud of depression 😞so I go...

Sorry so late I would say yes get h pylori test - they can do a stool sample Hope you are having better days !

I am sorry you are going through this - I was diagnosed when I was 27 and I’m now 60. Back then fibro wasn’t well understood and still isn’t all that much and you will find that you need to be your own advocate I started cymbalta 2 weeks ago and I heard the pros and cons but for me it sure...

Ugh yeah add me to the shaky list and I usually soak in epsom salt for relief

Hello there have you been tested for h pylori?

Hi Pajon71, It does help to hear from others that are dealing with fibro. The multiple issues that are part of fibro is enough to wear anyone down. I used to say I had good and bad days but sometimes it’s only good moments In a whole day , but I’ll take that and relish it . Lots of info here I...

Funny 😆

I agree with the banding feeling in the arms and shoulders - decided maybe yoga for 10 min - it’s annoying and bothersome most days to have your limbs in a state of rebellion lol

The doses can go high up to 1800 mg for people with diabetic neuropathy so 100 Mg is a pretty low dose - one that you can wean off of if you don’t like it . I used to take 300 mg for low back pain and menopause hot flashes but I used to be on call at night for my work and I would sleep soundly...