I was diagnosed with fibromyalga about 18 months ago and I'm having a really bad flair up at the moment and still trying to work full time! I'm a beauty therapist so Ifound I don't go in I let people down! I'm struggling to walk and my back and wrist is really swollen, I'm taking nurophen and paracetamol but they're not touching it! Any ideas on what I can do to ease the pain so I can work?
Amie, are you taking Magnesium? It isn't a quick fix as it can take two months to build up in your system. Many people with fibro are deficient in magnesium. I take Boots calcium and magnesium with vitamin D at twice the RDA. The effect on my fibro pain and stiffness has been dramatic. I rarely take pain killers now but when necessary I take Naproxen prescribed by the doctor. They do the trick. Good luck.
Only Amitrptilyne, because it works for me, I take a tab a day at night 8.30 - numbs all pain and I have a good nights sleep, must say however I could sleep half the day if hubby doesn't wake me..once awake and up I'm fine I can deal with any pain throu out the day. It numbs the pain at the nerve end and stops pain from travelling from one nerve to another throughout the body...takes a little while to get the correct dosage for you...good sleep really matters..:-) xx
Thank you so much for your reply! I don't tare anything other than painkillers at the moment but will go get some magnesium today! Thank you for your help
Also, Epsom Salts baths. Epsom Salts is magnesium sulphate. It is too expensive at the chemists. I buy 25kg from Ebay for £20. Two cups in a hot bath. You will know if you have taken too much mag as you will suffer diahorrea. This only happens to me if I take three times the RDA.
I have tried amitriptilyne but it really didn't agree with me I felt like me fatigue was worse and I could function! I did try to persevere for a couple of months but just didn't get on with it! Thank you for your reply
Thank you so much for your help I will try everything you've suggested
I'm exactly the same I work full time but I'm also studying a childcare course and doing work placement once a week. I'm really struggling at the moment. My dr has put me on fluoxetine as she says it will help the pain aswell as lifting my spirits a bit. I'm trying to eat better as well. I have heard also magnesium is good. I've started taking magnesium, vitamin d3, b12 and omega 3 I've heard they are good
It's so hard isn't it! I already take fluoxitine, it does help keep your spirits up but doesn't help the pain especially when your having a flair up! But keep taking it it will help
Just an idea if things get too hard. Self employed? Work from home? Thats how I manage to work.. take time work at my own pace.. I also take cocodamol but if its bad it doesn't really help. A hot bath numbs the pain for a few hrs x
I don't really have the space at home and don't drive so not really an option at the mo but definitely something to think about in the future! My boss is really good though and discussing whether I can drop a day, maybe that will help
Hi I know how you feel, I have only just been diagnosed in December but been suffering for a long time. I am living on tramadol amitriptyline and paracetamol oh and large dose of vitamin D and I'm still in so much pain. It's completely taken over my life I can't do anything without pain, in agony constantly. I'm still working full time I am a sales and marketing manager. I don't think I can keep on going. I cry in pain most days some more than others I am desperately sad and unhappy. I have bought infa red lamp, tens machine and have been having fruit veg flaxseed in fact I will try anything anyone suggests. I wish you well. Take care xx Tracey xx
Amie. I really know how you feel I been with pain for more than 3 months and finally las week after 7 Dr ,the last dr told me that there is something wrong with my elbow that it shooting signal (pain to my hand) I been in so many remedies and nothing works even I took 3 tramadol one day that i was in so much pain and nothing I was taking 2 percocet before bed and help me a little bit ,this 3 months there been like hell with pain 24/7 ,yesterday i got another MRI ,total of 3 right now ,plus x-rays ,ultrasounds etc,etc so finally hopefully next week I'll have surgery so I can go back to my normal life.
Maybe you had the wrong dosage, it took me a couple Oof years trial and error getting it right for me. but it's the only thing that ever really worked for my pain and a good nights sleep..hope you find something permanent like me..:-) xx
I really feel for you its so debilitating, I cry alot too but the crying makes my head and face hurt! It is nice to know that we're not alone and can talk on here to people that truly understand, my family and husband are really good but i know they think I'm being dramatic sometimes! Try the magnesium supplements see if they work for you
It's so horrible when you feel like doctors aren't listening, glad your getting somewhere now and hope it all goes well
Fibro is a difficult one for doctors because it seems that different things work for different people. My doctor prescribed me Proxetene, an anti depressant which, although it relieved the pain, the side effects were horrendous and included nightmares, sweats, dizzyness and weight gain of a stone and a half. The magnesium route has worked for me, but it is a slow route and requires patience to see if it works.
sorry you feel the way you do. I'm at the end of my tether too. My doctor hasnt actully diagnosed fibro yet and I've had symptoms for 3 years but only recently realised myself. I feel I have no one, I'm going to doctor on Tuesday as had a really bad turn and when I phone the doctors the receptionist keep asking how long I have had the pain and I feel so silly saying years and trying not to cry. I'll probably cancel the appointment. I don't get any support a home because I just plod along, same old.. go to work and come home to bed 6 days a week but I definitely feels things are getting worse and thats why I called the doctor but really feel its a waste and I'm so despondent.
Sounds like you need to ask to see a different doctor. Because there is no specific test to detect fibromyalgia and because some doctors don't even acknowledge it as genuine (like chronic fatigue/ME) you have to have a doctor who recognises the symptoms and the fact that they are genuine.
I first started have tests when I was 15 I'm now 31 and was only diagnosed 18th months ago! Doctors can be usless you need to insist on seeing a rhomatoligist! They are the only people that will recognise it! I do feel for you its horrible! Hope you get some help soon!