#treatment for fibromyalgia pain

[nerverescue]

What are the Best Options for Pain Medication for Fibromyalgia Patients?

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes chronic pain all over the body, often accompanied by fatigue and sleep problems. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, there are several treatments that can help relieve symptoms. In this article, we'll discuss some of the best options for pain medication for fibromyalgia.

What are the Types of Pain Medications for Fibromyalgia?

There are a number of types of pain medications for fibromyalgia, but the best options for treating fibromyalgia depend on the specific symptoms being treated and the individual's tolerances. Common pain medications used to treat fibromyalgia include antidepressants, muscle relaxants, and anti-inflammatory medications. Many patients find relief from these treatments, but it is important to discuss the potential side effects with a doctor before starting any new medication.

How do Fibromyalgia Patients Respond to Pain Medications?

Pain medications for fibromyalgia can be quite effective in reducing the level of pain a patient experiences. However, some patients may find that these medications cause side effects that make them less likely to stay adherent to their treatment plan. Additionally, there are different types of pain medications available that may be more or less effective for different types of fibromyalgia pain. Patients should discuss their individual needs with their doctor during prescription consultation. Some common options for pain medication for fibromyalgia include:

Opioids: Opioids are among the most commonly used types of pain medication for treating chronic pain. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which then block the transmission of signals that are causing the patient's pain. Opioids can be addictive and have side effects such as euphoria, drowsiness, constipation, and nausea. However, they are also very effective at relieving chronic pain and are considered one of the most effective forms of treatment for fibromyalgia.

Triptans: Triptans are a type of medication that functions as an agonist at serotonin receptors. This means that they stimulate the production of serotonin, which reduces feelings of fatigue and helps to improve moods. Commonly prescribed triptans include sumatriptan (Imitrex), zolmitriptan (Zomig), rizatriptan (Maxalt), and almotriptan (Axert). While triptans can be quite effective at reducing pain, they also have side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. They should be taken with caution if a patient is also taking other medications that affect serotonin levels, such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): NSAIDs are a type of medication that work by blocking the activity of various enzymes that are responsible for causing inflammation. This class of drugs includes ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), and etodolac (Lodine). NSAIDs can be quite effective at relieving pain, but they also have some side effects, including gastrointestinal problems, liver damage, and kidney impairment. They should be used with caution if a patient is also taking other medications that can damage the kidneys or liver.

Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen is a type of medication that functions as an analgesic and antipyretic. It works by reducing the level of inflammation in the body and helping to relieve pain. Acetaminophen can be dangerous if taken in high doses or if it is taken with other medications that can increase the risk of liver damage. It is generally safe to take acetaminophen in low doses without any additional precautions.

Potential Side Effects of Pain Medications for Fibromyalgia

If you are experiencing chronic pain due to fibromyalgia, there are a number of medications that can help. However, all medications have potential side effects. It is important to speak with your doctor about the best option for you and to be aware of any potential side effects.

The following are some of the most common side effects associated with pain medications for fibromyalgia:

Drowsiness

Nausea and vomiting

Anxiety and irritability

Restlessness and insomnia

Conclusion

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[bizlybebo]

sorry im still dead and will probably continue 2 be…. take this as penance

[ghostonly]

This is so fucked up. This article is from 2017 but afaik is still accurate. Let me know if anything has been done about this since then - possibly during the early pandemic?

TL;DR most medications seem to be stable for leagues longer than their expiration dates say, and their expiration dates have been extended federally after doing periodic potency testing with the drugs hoarded by the US government, but the FDA refuses to extend the official expiration dates. It's illegal for medical professionals to dispense expired drugs, so perfectly good medications are being thrown out constantly.

[ryegarden]

little PSA for anyone struggling with undiagnosed fatigue or long term fatigue without a visible cause - if you've found similarity with conditions like POTS, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue, or if you have chronic pain, heavy menstruation, difficulty focusing/brain fog, memory and concentration issues, intolerance to exercise and/or an abnormally fast heartrate/heart palpitations. Get your ferritin levels checked 👍 because it might be non-anaemic iron deficiency! It's only fairly recently that scientists/doctors have seen and taken note that low ferritin (carrier of iron in your blood), even if you have normal iron levels, can cause serious health issues often misdiagnosed. It's treatable with high level iron supplements!!!

Guidelines (at least in the UK) state that normal levels are 5-204ug/L but in reality, anything below 100ug/L can lead to really awful symptoms like those described above. It's more common in people who menstruate, especially if you have heavy periods (also other types of blood loss like blood donation or gastrointestinal issues), as well as people who are vegetarian, and consume a lot of products that inhibit iron absorption (such as tea, coffee, cow milk, and egg yolks) or have a condition that impairs iron absorption such as coeliac.

I normally don't make posts like this but I have had these issues for the past eight years and only just found that this might be the source. It's underdiagnosed and thus undertreated, and so maybe the knowledge will help someone else out too 👍

[aro-culture-is]

quick note - this blog is gonna be sparse again for at least this week. trying new medications and tbh initial side effects are not super pleasant + actual effects build up. as a result: currently as if unmedicated for mental health, with anxiety+ side effect, extra fatigue, dizziness, and fatigue. it's uh, sure something.

totally recognize that most of y'all know we're absent at times due to health things, just wanted to give a heads up that this one is at least anticipated.

[larjb3]

Prefacing this by saying that I have chronic pain, which has existed for most - if not all - of my life (yes even when I was a child). I also currently have cancer and am actively going through chemo treatments.

ANYWAYS

My boyfriend today told me (roughly) that I need to stop doing so much during the day (I was holding 2 cat beds and some other stuff that needed to be washed and told him I needed to go to CVS for meds after I started laundry and then I wanted to come home and workout). I was confused, because I didn't feel like it was all that much, and I only had 2 clients + supervision earlier. He said that the day after I do "too much" I'm usually in bed the next day for most of it, or my pain levels are higher. I nodded and said "yes," waiting for actual things that happen after I do "too much." He basically just repeated what he said in different ways when I continued to give him a blank expression. I kept telling him that that's normal for me. He didn't seem to believe me. I told him he hasn't previously lived with me (since when I have low energy-high pain days I usually avoid people and interactions, so he didn't previously see the effects of me doing stuff on a day but he does now since we live together). He said he's lived with me for 8 months now. I said again that that's pretty normal for me and is a pretty common pattern, and that the exhaustion I feel on the day after doing stuff lessens the more I get used to doing stuff. This means that it'll take some time for my body to acclimate to doing things, since chemo has pretty much taken so much out of me for the past 5 months. Eventually he accepted (or gave up with trying to change my mind?) when I said something along the lines of "this is normal, and it's only 'too much' when I cause a flare-up, which I haven't done yet."

I also don't think he actually knows what a real flare-up (fibro) looks like for me. I think he's only heard of it and what it does, but I don't think he's actually *seen* one. I mean, maybe I've had one in these past 5 months since starting chemo, and maybe I just blamed it on chemo? I'm not sure, but that's also kind of besides the point.

So it's interesting to me, as someone who has lived in my body my entire lifetime and has had to navigate different energy and pain amd fatigue levels, that someone else who has lived with me for less than a year, is able to tell me what "too much" is in terms of what I can do during the day. Now it's not to say that sometimes he is absolutely correct when I do too much, and I will openly give him that. But also, this is the most steady energy I've had for multiple days on end in months, and I feel that I'm at least *sort of* pacing appropriately?

[thechronicpaingame]

Has anyone had Botox for their tmj pain? I'm not getting a splint made for another 6/7 months and I simply think I will ✨perish✨ before that comes around with this pain. I worry about the affects as I don't have a very square jaw, and I don't really want to change my face shape but at this point I don't know what else to try! Already have one of those head wrap things with the gels you cool and heat and it's not helping. This has been like 2 years of this now but the last 4/5 months have been constant and today is the worst it's ever been.

[iwonderwhyitrysohard]

its painful again today. im hoping one morning i can wake up and it just wont hurt. that burning, stabbing pain in my stomach might just not be there when i open my eyes. my cat also accidentally scratched me. that hurt a bit.

[decora-kai]

ok, just saw the physio I've been Waiting months for ( /ot but apparently it was my friends mum)

She told me that I was just an unhealthy growing teen so yay, hopefully that's true and the eight week treatment plan she made actually works and doesn't fuck me up more >;3 /hj

I genuinely wanna believe that just doing some exercise that I've already done like 10x before will magically heal my 3 years of pain but I just can't take it seriously. I just want the 8 week's treatment plan to be over so I can either celebrate that my seemingly chronic pain is cured or go back to the physio and go through more tests, and more treatment because it didn't work.

[adelle-ein]

you all have really got to stop with the "if only mental health was taken as seriously as physical health!" takes bc i've now seen an absolute moron on twitter announcing that she wouldn't face any stigma for being on adhd meds if those meds were for fibromyalgia

i feel like maybe the handling of the worldwide pandemic should have tipped people off that physical health and chronic illnesses and disabilities are not in fact taken remotely seriously at all but got to be the most oppressed in the room ig

[orcelito]

Whines bc im a few hours into my sleep and I'm not so nauseous now but my limbs...! My limbs, they ache...!!! And it's just all of them, the bone aches in all of them, so I feel like Peter Griffin Death Pose in this bed tonight

[listen-to-the-inner-walrus]

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[kuraikon]

I'm so unsure of what to do. The clinic I'm going to to get stationary treatment finally called. I'm happy but also really overwhelmed, I don't know what to expect and I just hate that in general. So maybe here are some of you who can relate or even help und write about there first days.

But there is also another thing on my mind, now that I've got my ADHD diagnosis. I also think that I've might have autism too, I have a whole word document full of tests that I've made and symptoms I've collected over years of researching. Now I'm thinking maybe when the vibe is right with my therapist there I could talk to him about it and even get a diagnosis. But imposter syndrome is kicking. Did some of you experienced something like that and could give an advice? I'm just so overwhelmed and unsure of what I should do and I like to be prepared...

[hellyeahsickaf]

I can't for the life of me remember where I heard this but I'm pretty sure it was an ME/CFS forum of some kind. I remember this discussion around some connection between fibro and ME/CFS and frequently getting inexplicably ill as a child. I want to know how many people relate to this because it definitely happened to me and I thought it was just normal. I remember at least a few people saying they related when I first saw it discussed

I can't remember how frequently it would happen but it was off and on from very early childhood until my teens (then it became much less common, and I no longer get sick that way at random). I'd get a fever, chills, headache, body aches, fatigue, vomiting, dizziness, like having a really shitty (quite literally) stomach flu or something. My body seemed to be fighting hard against something but even if I was around others I was never contagious

Normally the course was about the same. It could last anywhere between 3 and 8 days. I'd have a fever of at least 101.5 degrees and no more than 104. I'd be up all night, fall asleep on the bathroom floor. It took 2-4 days before I could eat somewhat normally again. I'd go to the doctors sometimes when it happened and my stomach seemed fine but somehow I'd often have things like throat infections and double ear infections.

I see a specialist for my ME/CFS and he's an infectious disease specialist. First thing he does when you're on his (2 year😬) wait list is send you to get labs and test for antibodies for strains of illnesses that are often seen in pwME. Things like HPV and coxsackie (hand foot and mouth disease) strains. I've never had HMFD but my antibodies suggest that coxsackie b3 is the "dominant" virus at the root of my ME though I have multiple strains that play a part. My specialist is quite sure I would've contracted this in childhood when most people do. You can get it from tap water even, or natural bodies of water, as well as from things like playing in the dirt (I'm told I liked to eat mud and they would just fucking let me 💀💀💀).

I bring that up because if that's what caused the sporadic illnesses then I really want to know if anyone who may relate had previously contracted some of the same illnesses, maybe HFMD or any forms of HPV (mono is a big one). Especially any enteroviruses (viruses existing in the gut). On the Wikipedia page for enteroviruses here you'd most easily identify something you've had if you go to the section: Diseases Linked to Enterovirus Infection. The last bullet point (citation 51) credits a trial performed by my specialist in 2007 for the hypothesis that these viruses can play a major role in ME/CFS

Though like me, you could always carry antibodies for viruses linked to ME/CFS without even knowing it. Just curious because I've been thinking about it a lot

[angrysheeptime]

Turns out if you take care of yourself shit becomes more bearable!

[thespacesay]

me: god I want muscles. my gender envy towards stronk ppl is immense

me, trying to exercise: oh yeah I got the everything hurts and I have no energy disorder. and the breathing is hard disorder. hm.