Originally Posted by penny doty
Originally Posted by grammynan
I've had fibromyalgia for 16 years. After years of suffering and spending most of my time on the sofa, I finally broke down and started taking Lyrica two years ago. Well, within 3 days if felt relief! I have gained quite a bit of weight since starting it, but the benefits definitely outweigh the side effects. I still have an occasional flare up, but they're tolerable and short lived. I would recommend it to anyone!
That medacation is just to expensive with out insurance.
Yes, medication is expensive without insurance. We were without insurance for about 3 years, so the only time I went to the doctor was when I needed antibiotics for sinus infection. I have taken other medications, but for about the last 4 years I have only taken Naproxen for the pain. I also take fluoxetine (Prozac), amitriptyline to help get 7 hours of sleep, propranolol to help ward off migraines, blood pressure medication, and dicyclomine for IBS. Sometimes it is difficult to concentrate and remember things too. I have to write lots of notes and make lists (then I forget where I put them lol). I also have degenerative disc disease in my spine and have had a cervical disc removed and replaced with a bone graft from my hip. Thank you all for sharing. One thing I will add, I tell people I'm somewhat of a germaphobe, but I think it is just adjusting to protect myself. My doctor recently said I was "walking germ magnet." I avoid large groups of people and carry the antibacterials in my purse at all times. Then, my fingers dry out so bad that they crack and bleed. Another that is related to these illnesses is Sicca syndrome, meaning extremely dry eyes, mouth, throat, skin, etc. I'm supposed to use preservative-free eye drops every hour during the day. Sorry to have such a long post, but I don't get to talk with anybody about this. Thanks for bringing it up. Maybe we can be of help to each other.