Fibromyalgia Anyone?

My heart goes out to you with your fibro struggle.  It is so difficult.  I was diagnosed with it about two years ago. Though honestly, the dr. never did any tests, it was just her judgement which I thought was a strange approach.  I have been diagnosed with arthritis by my pcp and she put me on Tramadol.  That helps so much.  I hate the fatigue I feel.  It is like I can never accomplish anything. Plus, since you can't "see" this disease, it is like some people don't believe me.  I honestly wondered if the rheumatologist even believed in the disease.  She was so condescending, that I decided to not return.  I hope you get what you need. Never give up, because you are worth their best effort.  There is only one YOU!   Kim M.

I hate the word Fibromyalgia. It took so long to diagnose. It has been 14 years since I was diagnosed, I also have arthritis, have had a anterior fusion C4-5, Facet Injections C-5 through T-1 and Neurotomies L4-5 S1. It has helped quite a bit, especially since I am allergic to most all drugs, pain, anti-depressants etc. I do take Klonopin(Clonazapam) 2mg at night and 1 mg daytime if needed. Ibuprofen 800 mg twice a day. Otherwise I deal with the pain. I am looking into WLS, but the more I see the people who have any complications, I'm not sure if I want to add to the complications I already have. Just got to think more about it...

I take Lyrica for my fibromyalgia.  It seems to help.  I was diagnosed about a year ago.  I also have RA.  The Lyrica seems to help.  I have a lapband also.

Julie