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Myth on Chronic Pain
Tuesday, June 01 2010
I have chronic migraines, which rather became chronic because of the Firbromyalgia and co-triggers (such as severe photophobia). Apparently this also makes my migraines more difficult to treat, as a result I have had some extreme problems finding a preventative for the migraines. I am now trying a combo of Lyrica and Cymbalta... both... Read more
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Myth on Chronic Pain
Monday, May 12 2008
I thought I had had an adverse reaction to Lyrica, but now not so certain. I have been off it awhile now... but the moderate to severe leg pain, pain in the joints, swelling, is so not going away. Yet swelling is not a FMS thing and I don't think it is a side effect from any other med, since the only new one is Axert. I thought... Read more
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Myth on Chronic Pain
Thursday, April 17 2008
Well, Lyrica not for me, unfortunately. It was working as a migraine preventative and I believe helping with FMS pain as well, or I believe so, now that I lack it. However, it gave me a great deal of pain as well. A side effect I hoped was just a FMS flare, but was actually due to swelling in the joints, then brusing, then a lot... Read more
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Myth on Chronic Pain
Monday, December 31 2007
I think it is woking for some pain, but not with weakness, trembling and such. And when I do things, such as when I went book shopping and was carrying ten books, it hurt up my arm, in my back, and my arm shook. Then it hurt quite a bit more the next day, so no help with that pain. And when I get a miigraine on the this drug, I... Read more
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Myth on Chronic Pain
Monday, December 10 2007
I find myself in the unique position of being on a drug for migraine prevention that actually might do something for the FMS pain at the same time. It is lyrica, that drug said to be benificial to FMS. It is the first time in eight years since I have been on a drug said to be helpful with FMS. Since most doctors tend to take... Read more
