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
Nein, nicht für Fibro, aber was mich interessiert, ist, welche Schmerzmittel andere Betroffene einnehmen. Ich habe mich von Morphin entwöhnt und nehme jetzt Dihydrocodein, 8 pro Tag. Mein Arzt ist damit nicht besonders einverstanden, aber die Schmerzmanagementgruppe besteht darauf, dass es besser ist, seine Medikamente regelmäßig einzunehmen und nicht auf einen Schub zu warten. Das beginnt mich zu nerven, denn wenn ich sie brauche, sollte es doch kein Problem sein. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass ich auf ein anderes und stärkeres Medikament umsteigen könnte und dass dies keine so große Sache ist. Allerdings beginnt es mich runterzuziehen, da ich die Unterstützung der Ärzte in dieser Sache erwarten würde. Hat noch jemand dieses Problem?😊
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
Diazepam ist Valium. Ich habe 5 mg (eine sehr niedrige Dosis) gegen Muskelkrämpfe eingenommen, es wirkt sehr gut... das Problem ist, dass es auch mein Gehirn entspannt.. grr.. aber es ist ein sehr süchtig machendes Medikament. Ich nehme vielleicht eine Schachtel mit 50 Stück im Jahr, maximal... das heißt nur, wenn meine Muskeln wirklich sehr schlecht sind. Ich bin mir immer bewusst, dass sie leicht süchtig machen können.. sei gesegnet sarapainfree, hab einen schönen Tag... 😊😇
Diazepam Ich meinte.. 😅
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
Vielen Dank, Lorraine, ich hatte einen großartigen Arzt bis Juni letzten Jahres, als er in den Ruhestand ging. Er war über 30 Jahre mein Arzt, sodass sich eine Vertrauensbindung aufgebaut hatte. Die neuen Ärzte versuchen wohl noch, sich einzugewöhnen. Ich hasse es jedoch, zum Arzt gehen zu müssen, und habe das Gefühl, dass man mich herablassend behandelt und dass ich mit meinem Bettelschälchen da bin. Dann geht man in die Apotheke und dort warten einige Methadon-Nutzer auf ihr, ohne Fragen gestelltes Fixum. Ich weiß, dass sie auch Probleme haben, aber meins ist nicht selbstverschuldet, und das stört mich ein bisschen. Ich werde einen Termin vereinbaren und offen mit meinem neuen Arzt sprechen. Deshalb sammle ich auch ein bisschen Information hier, damit ich sie ihm zeigen kann.
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