Anyone else had this for there fibro flare ups
Hi, I haven't come across anyone being given that for fibro but then I'm newly diagnosed. I was given diazepam two years ago when I was going through a bad patch in my life to help calm me down. I think it helps with muscle spasms too...maybe that is why you have been given it?
Have you been given it for short term use only? As my GP was at pains to point out that it's highly addictive and shouldn't be taken for more than 3 weeks at a time.
His yes only on it for a week due to having a bad episode at weekend witch resulted in a ambulance being called as I couldn't even walk due to a huge spasm in my back and spine and the co-codamol wasn't working so they have now given me these
OH!!! I hope the pills are working! xxx
Not really no x
No, not for fibro,but what interests me is what is the usual pain relief fellow sufferers are on, I weaned myself off morphine and now take diahydrocodeine, 8 a day, doctor not too happy with this, but pain management group insist it's better to take your men's regular and don't wait for a flare up. It's starting to annoy me, as I feel if I need them then there shouldn't be an issue, I feel as if I could be on different and stronger medication so don't feel this is such a big deal, however starting to get me down, as would expect doctors support on this. Anyone else faced this issue?😙
I'm on gapapenting 600mg that's all I have for my fibro until I started these meds today for a week
Hi , sarapainfree, I am on diazepam for fibromyalgia to help relax my mussels as I was given amatriptaline but they didn't agree with me, I have had fibro for about 16 years , I take a combination of medications but what works for one doesn't always work for others , in the beginning it a lot of trial and error, a lot of people start on amatriptaline or gabapentin,
i hope your flare up isn't to bad , wishing you a pain free night,
loraine
Dizapam is Valium..I have taken 5 mg strength ( very low dose) for muscle spasms it works very well...trouble is it relaxes my brain too..grr..but it is a very addictive med..I take maybe a box of 50 a year, at the most...meaning only when my muscles are really bad..I am always aware that they could be easily addictive..be blessed sarapainfree have a lovely day...😘🙏
diazepam I meant..😍
Hi , I'm luck that I have a good gp , but you are right regular med means less flare ups , if I do have a flare up I have oxycodon to help top up the pain relief, I used to take oramorph but consultant convinced me to try oxycodon as it a cleaner drug and shouldn't affect my breathing although I didn't think it did but agreed to try it,
it really makes a difference if you doctor is supportive they should know that you have to keep on top of the pain as once you have a flare up it harder to get it back under control, sorry that you are having problems with your doctor,that's the last thing you need,
i hope you get things sorted
Thanks Lorraine, I did have a great doctor until June last year when he retired, he had been my doctor for over 30 years so had built up that trust bond, the new doctors are trying to find their feet I suppose, however I hate having to go to doctors and feel like I'm being patronised and that I'm in with my begging bowl. Then you go into chemist and there are a good few methodone users waiting for their, no questions asked fix, I know they have problems as well, mine is not self inflicted and I resent that a bit. I'm going to make an appointment and speak frankly to my new doctor, that's why I'm also gathering a bit of information from here, so that I can show him.
Hi , Sara how are you feeling today? I hope you are feeling better,
take care loraine x
Diazepam is not usually prescribed for fibro flare ups !. my understanding of fibro flare up is an increase in pain, you should be on a primary pain medication for treating your fibromyalgia . The only reason for adding in diazepam is for muscle relaxing properties for your spasms or stiffness it can help to reduce pain a little loosening the muscles but it should not be prescribed on its own without a full evaluation of what your flare up consist of.
Be carefulm
Yes was given a weeks doesage feeling much better now it's settled down
HI I am.am much better thank you for asking
I was only given it for a week to help the really bad muscles spasm in my back as every muscle had gone in too spasm and my spine was especially sensertive it's done the trick anyway feeling much better iam on other medication for my fibro too and have had this for 3years now but recently getting worse
That's great. I was at the pain clinic this week and one of the things I have to try and do is relax!! Maybe the diazepam also slowed you down enough to feel more relaxed? Anyway, glad you are feeling better. xx
Have they given you a longer term muscle relaxer. There are many types
they dont work for everybody but might be worth trying.
I find the stiffness and spasms unbearable!
Hang in there. ☺
I am only on 600mg gapapentin for.my fibrosis as well as.my anti depressants just got. back. from a really hard pip assessment feeling rather fatigue now I was being honest and letting them.know I'd got worse since last year when I was awarded but it's so draining going threw it all again