Fibermyalgia

Can someone please tell me what we can take for fibermyalgia? My PCP gave me Mobic, I have a feeling I am not supposed to be taking that. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Sheila

Hello, I don't know what medication you should take but I do know, that a Ruhmatoidoligist should be able to prescribe the proper meds. My mom had Fibermyalgia and then devoloped Lupus, from Fibermyalgia. I am not a doctor but if you go see a Ruhmatoidoligist and talk to your surgon who did your WLS hopefully together they can help you! I wish you Health and success. Jill

Hi Sheila, Not sure what Mobic is. Plus, what about depression, did he address that? I agree with Jill, you need to first of all get referred to a rheumatologist who is willing to work with your restrictions based on wls for treatment. (S)he, hopefully, will help decide what mix of treatments, ie meds plus massage, plus biofeedback or whatever, will work for you. I have had Fibromyalgia for 39+ years (it was diagnosed at age 12 as "rheumatism", and Fibromyalgia Syndrome [FMS] at age 35). It is a painful disorder that you have to keep on top of to best handle it. Do a GOOGLE search for the groups associated with FMS. They have wonderful information and support for patients and family members. Best wishes to you in finding some help. Paula

Sheila, I did some research for you and it DOES NOT appear to be a good choice for the following reasons: Mobic, generic name meloxicam, is one of the newer NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) used for the pain and inflammation of arthritis. According to the UCLA site (which is where I had my WLS surgery): Off-Limit Medication REMEMBER after surgery Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs are no longer an option for use. DO NOT TAKE THEM. The chemical composition of this medication is very irritating to the esophagus and stomach lining. Chronic use will result in bleeding, ulceration of gastric lining, and eventually form scar tissue Mary

Shelia, We had a Dr. speak to our support group that treats fibromyalgia with cymbalta a new antidepresant that works on the nerve endings and is also used to treat diabetic neuropathy. I have been on it for about a month now and am starting to notice some relief. My Dr. told me therapudic dose for pain relief in most patients is 90 mgs and takes 3 weeks to reach that dose. I am only taking 60 mgs at this time since I usually don't need as much as most people do and will stay at this dose for another month or so before I go back to the Dr to increase if I need to. Nancy

I had a orthopedic doc prescribe mobic for my fib. too. I spoke with my surgoen and he told me not to take it. he said that it can upset the lining of the stomach just like ibuprofen. the problem is the treatment is a light scope down your throat if you develop a bleed and thats where us with little stomachs have the problem. It can cause the stomach to rupture. It is not a cause of the meds but of the cure to heal it. I hope this helps.