Nikki_B
New member
- Joined
- Jan 13, 2014
- Messages
- 6
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 09/2011
- Country
- US
- State
- CO
Hello everyone. I am new to this forum. Am about to my wit's end with this pain! I was "diagnosed" with Fibro back in 2011. Blood work for RA, Lupus, etc all ruled out so this is where I stand.
Two months ago, had more blood work. The only thing really out of norm was my C Reactive Protein being on the high side.
Just got back from the Dr who is ordering a ton more tests including an arterial Doppler on my legs and these blood tests: protein electrophoresis, ferritin, CPK and AFP tumor marker tests. WHEW!
I have been on Lyrica but it is no longer helping. The pain is too much. She gave me a prescription for Savella. I've never heard of it but I hope it works...FAST! My leg pain is becoming unbearable and the only way I can explain it is when you hit your funny bone on something. This resonates through my whole body but mostly in my legs and feet. It drives me to tears. I can't even tell if my pain is in my nerves, my muscles, my ligaments.....All I do know is that this is way more irritating than childbirth because it never stops.
So my reason for going to the Dr today was to finally ask for something for my pain. I was given the Savella. Pharmacist says it will take a few weeks to "kick in". OMG! I need relief NOW!
I have been looking for a doctor that specializes in pain relief in the Loveland, Colorado area and the two that I found online in searching specifically for a fibro Dr now say they don't treat that anymore.
Need advice on Savella if anyone has it. Thanks!
Two months ago, had more blood work. The only thing really out of norm was my C Reactive Protein being on the high side.
Just got back from the Dr who is ordering a ton more tests including an arterial Doppler on my legs and these blood tests: protein electrophoresis, ferritin, CPK and AFP tumor marker tests. WHEW!
I have been on Lyrica but it is no longer helping. The pain is too much. She gave me a prescription for Savella. I've never heard of it but I hope it works...FAST! My leg pain is becoming unbearable and the only way I can explain it is when you hit your funny bone on something. This resonates through my whole body but mostly in my legs and feet. It drives me to tears. I can't even tell if my pain is in my nerves, my muscles, my ligaments.....All I do know is that this is way more irritating than childbirth because it never stops.
So my reason for going to the Dr today was to finally ask for something for my pain. I was given the Savella. Pharmacist says it will take a few weeks to "kick in". OMG! I need relief NOW!
I have been looking for a doctor that specializes in pain relief in the Loveland, Colorado area and the two that I found online in searching specifically for a fibro Dr now say they don't treat that anymore.
Need advice on Savella if anyone has it. Thanks!