I struggle with fibro,along with a few other problems daily.i was wondering what works best for other people.

1.i take pain meds,for the pain{have back problems as well}
2.i take vyvanse in the am,and adderall at 3pm as booster.i take these for add,but stimulants are supposed to help with the fatigue as well.
3. Miralax for the constipation
4.valium,if needed for spasms.
5.ativan- for sleeping problems.
Even with taking these meds,im always wondering if im taking the right meds.expecially the vyvanse and adderall.they dont really get me up,and get me going like you would think.does anyone know what works the best for fatigue? My insurance wont cover provigil,so i cant try that.and i feel tired so much all day,i wont take a valium if needed until after supper.with the cold weather coming,ive been getting more stiff,and its hard just to try to get dressed by noon,and get any errands done.i usually wont leave the house until 3pm,then i head strait to get a coffee first,to get me moving.is this how it always is with fibro people? Or is there a different med out there that would improve my life during the day?
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Lyrica is the only drug I know of off the top of my head approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. I think I've heard of gabapentin being used off label for it as well.

Lyrica is the only drug I know of off the top of my head approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. I think I've heard of gabapentin being used off label for it as well.

yes,but both of those cause weight gain,and more fatigue!

Have you taken them before and had these side effects? They may cause weight gain and may cause more fatigue. That doesn't mean they will.

Have you taken them before and had these side effects? They may cause weight gain and may cause more fatigue. That doesn't mean they will.

yes,actually i did try both of them.i was much more tired,and i did gain some weight,they seemed to make you retain water.anyway,after going that route,it seems it best to address each separate problem with the correct med.im just a little confused on whats for what sometimes.

A friend of mine sent this to me, I thought you may find it interesting:
http://honestmedicine.typepad.com/ebook-sept%2014%2009-The%20Faces%20of%20Low%20Dose%20Naltrexone.pdf

stress and anxiety cause conflict in the mind and will tax both you and your nervous system. Most of the these drugs treat the symptoms and not the cause but thats a different story. Honestly , IGF1 or Growth Hormone probably would treat this without fail.

Hi,
My cousin has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. No one among us has ever encountered this ailment; it was new to us, until a friend of ours introduced PhoneConsultation.com. This website is face to face doctor visit. Their doctors are very accommodating, anyone else tried them? he's been using phoneConsultation.com for her pain meds and they deliver within 3 days,has anyone else experienced this new face to face thing? I guess f2f is the way forward.

a lot of people in the forum I'm in take Lyrica...seems to work for some and not for others. I'm a huge proponent of natural remedies because I have seen them work for close friends with fibro. Believe me, I was always a total skeptic when it came to that kind of thing, until my friend Lisa finally found some relief after years of different meds. I try to tell everyone about this guy because I can't even tell you the difference it has made in her life. His name is Dr. Howard G. Groshell, Jr. and he lives in Florida but there is a great website with lots of resources and info on his work. I'm not sure where in the country you're located but if you have the means, go see him! or get in touch. there's also a great social forum on his site - fibrofreelife.com, and some stories about patients he has helped. hope this helps, if you have any questions please let me know.

aI'm a huge proponent of natural remedies because I have seen them work for close friends with fibro.

what kind of remedies?