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Hey all...
I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I also have some pretty uncomfortable arthritis. My regualre DR gave my some Arthritis meds, but when I went to the arthritis DR (who has been in the bus. for over 30 yrs) told me to stop taking it, that I shouldn't be taking "anything" with my gastric bypass. Now I know its been 6 yrs, but I thought, if I remember correctly, that in the meetings we all had to go through there was mention of "some" that we could take. I could really use something to take the "edge" off some days. I hate to argue with someone who has been in the business for such a long time, but come-on!!!!! I need something for this Pain....
Izabella
I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I also have some pretty uncomfortable arthritis. My regualre DR gave my some Arthritis meds, but when I went to the arthritis DR (who has been in the bus. for over 30 yrs) told me to stop taking it, that I shouldn't be taking "anything" with my gastric bypass. Now I know its been 6 yrs, but I thought, if I remember correctly, that in the meetings we all had to go through there was mention of "some" that we could take. I could really use something to take the "edge" off some days. I hate to argue with someone who has been in the business for such a long time, but come-on!!!!! I need something for this Pain....
Izabella
I have RA and it has been in remission since surgery. I took some ibuprofen last year and it tore my pouch up so bad that I puked blood so I do not recommend that. however. I do know that embrel is an injection medication rather than an oral, so I would investigate if you can go with injectable medication to solve the problem.
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Hi Izabella -
I have FM as well (for 18 years), and I take medications for it. I'm surprised that your doctor would tell you not to take anything. I know that we aren't supposed to take anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. However, some antidepressants (Cymbalta) can reduce the experience of pain. There are also medications like Lyrica, Gabapentin and Tramadol that can reduce pain. I have taken these medications and not had any problem, though they are associated with weight gain.
I hope this is helpful.
Take care,
Heather
I have FM as well (for 18 years), and I take medications for it. I'm surprised that your doctor would tell you not to take anything. I know that we aren't supposed to take anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. However, some antidepressants (Cymbalta) can reduce the experience of pain. There are also medications like Lyrica, Gabapentin and Tramadol that can reduce pain. I have taken these medications and not had any problem, though they are associated with weight gain.
I hope this is helpful.
Take care,
Heather
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