how do i explain F.M. to friends?

hi nan, thanks for writing,, i am no longer taking the cymbalta,, actually,  i am taking 30 mgs a day in the morning until i see the doctor this friday, thirty doesnt do anything, my p.c.p asked me not to take myself off of it totaly (was suppose to work my way up to ninety mgs), i was taking it in the morning,, falling asleep on the way home from work and everywhere else, go to bed usually around eleven pm, (except for tonight, working on a resume),, so i took it in the morning,, still couldnt sleep at night, i tried every thing,, mylegs were flying all over the place too,, i never had that before.

 hmmmmmmmmmmmm what was that all about any clue? thank you,  linda

Linda:

Take it at nite,  max dose is 60 mg and you shouldn't fall asleep.  I have no problem with it and have had it work wonders when I needed it fpr several years, infact since it came out.  Although, because I feel I am taking to many meds, and have to go on medicare part D in december (I have come to the end of my employer coverage, after 4 1/2 years) I am titrating myself off of several meds and switching a couple of others.  I also found savella worked wonders for the aches, but caused excessive sweating.  I wish you luck.  I think the most important thing when dealing with chronic pain and a new dx, is to not overreact.  Provide your supervisor, and human resources with information from your doc and they really can't harm you.  Do the best you can, and perhaps work a different shift (you did say medical field right?) People will be trying to look for an excuse to do whatever to you, or they might be completely understanding.  Don't make your dx the excuse, just explain you need their help in working out the ability of your body as it becomes adjusted to new meds .  Make adjustment yourself to help, take copius amounts of notes if necessary, to make sure you do everything your supposed to do, find different ways to learn to adjust. 

Good Luck and God Bless