fibromyalgia medication australia

Has anyone tried Celexa or any other anti-depressants for their Fibromyalgia? I was told it was approved this past June, of 2008, for the "treatment" of Fibromyalgia. If so, did it help any?

I am tracking my mood, under medication I can't find epilim/sodium valporate as we call it in Australia. Any idea?

i was diagnosed at the beginning of the year with fibromyalgia. dr. gave me lyrica samples and it was like a wonder drug. the pain was minimal and my afternoon exhaustion was gone. i went to fill the prescription and the insurance denied coverage and said it was "experimental". now, my dr. was not 100% certain that it was fibro. he said that i had a lot of sensory issues that made him under sure. i think that is why the insurance denied coverage. soooo, he tried me on gapapinten.

ve been on some form of T4 and T3 medication since early 2008 and we have members who have been on medication for over 20 yrs and have not been diagnosed with cancer... I'm not sure where you're getting that there's a link between thyroid medication and cancer. We can't live without thyroid hormones and once the thyroid stops working we have no choice but to take medication. Synthetic T4 thyroid hormones are identical to what the body would produce if it could.

One reason many conventional doctors do not think fibromyalgia is a “real” condition is that no specific medication is effective for treating this illness. Some medications do help lower the symptoms of fibromyalgia. These include analgesics such as Tylenol and Motrin. Some doctors will prescribe antidepressant medications, although there are many adverse effects. Anti-seizure drugs are the conventional treatment for fibromyalgia. These include Neurontin and Lyrica.

I was waiting anxiously when I heard this medication was very helpful for fibromyalgia patients, and coming to Canada. To my dismay I had all the side effects mentioned for this medication and was told by my doctor to stop taking it. Like Doctor Rajgopal mentioned about medications, I was given amitriptyline which helps me have a good night sleep and I feel more refreshed when I wake up.

Ask your doctor about Topamax. I had daily headaches for years and this is the only thing that has helped. What most likely is happening is your pain is causing the headaches but the pills or some of the pills your taking are causing "rebound headaches" a lot of pain medications do that. I didn't know that for years and I was suffering. Diclofenac comes in a topical form, if that helps see if the doctor will give it to you that way.

I am amazed at how many people think they are an expert, even when they've never even taken Tramadol. Amazing how I've been saying I was dependent on this drug for the last 15 or more years, and was told it was impossible, and now they've made it a Class C drug! I have never abused it, and never even took the full 400mg I was prescribed. I have been on 250mg for many years.

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Does anyone who has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia know of the best medication to take to help relieve the discomfort associated with this disease?

The amount of baclofen you are taking is the lowest starter dose for treating TN or spasticity. The dose is usually titrated up to between 40 and 80mg in 24 hours. The final dose and rate of increase depend on your response as well as tolerance. I'd agree with Sarah about asking your doctor about adding a small dose of gabapentin instead of more baclofen. Beware though - it could make you even sleepier than the baclofen! Do you have the numbers reported for your CRP and ESR?

Hey all, Im coming up to the 4th week of being on Lexapro 10mg. I haven't really noticed a difference in my anxiety or depression. Should i be giving it longer or start to think about changing meds. Also Ive noticed alot of people on here take Klonopin for anxiety rather than Valium. I don't think we get Klonopin here in Australia. Ive been taking Valium 5mg in the morning to help but im worried that it will be hard to come off or it will stop working.

Here are some of the treatment options - Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Savella are the only three drugs approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Lyrica is an antiseizure medication, while Cymbalta and Savella are antidepressants. All three have been known to reduce the pain of fibromyalgia significantly.

Saw rheumatologist today for fibromyalgia, but only 2 pressure points? (He pressured on my neck where I have some swollen lymph nodes???) I've never had fibro symptoms before?. I felt great before I lost my thyroid and now I feel progressively like poop. Cortisol stimulation test normal...aldosterone normal....potassium back to normal....4..2..MRI normal, CT scan normal.

Hello, There is no particular treatment for fibromyalgia. For fibromyalgia get prescribed antidepressants and muscle relaxants apart from the pain killers. Antipsychotic medicines are also sometimes used to treat conditions that cause chronic (long-term) pain, such as fibromyalgia. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor.

Fibromyalgia has to be one of the worst things I have had yet, but, I am sure thre will be something worse! That seems to be that with life. I never used to be ill much at all, even though at 16 I was told I had Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now, I have those plus, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, IBS, Restless leg syndrome. Do you think I am falling apart?!HA! Not funny! The Fibro is absolutley got me. I am in pain all day every day!

I am 30yrs old and i am taking Cymbalta for my Fibromyalgia pain but i have to stop it do to my insurance. It works REALLY well for my pain. I wanted to know if anyone is taking Lyrica for their pain and if it works.

s always a good idea to read the information the pharmacy includes with the medication so you are aware of what side effects are possible and what side effects may be something you need to contact your prescriber about. But yes, Headaches can be a side effect of beginning the medication. Usually ear ringing is associated with stopping the medication but has been reported while beginning it also in some.

I was diagnosed with fibro about 18 years ago. I've been using Lyrica & was using Cymbalta for a while as well. I quit using the antidepressant because it seemed to make the depression worse. I'm on low income & I'm telling this medication is getting so expensive that I have a hard time affording to buy just a months worth at taking one a day. At certain times of the year I have to take more than one a day. Is there a more natural way to deal with fibro?

Do you think Australia will eventually use rapid hiv tests to combat the hiv rates in Australia. I know Australia has great resources but read that they have not implemented point of care rapid tests.

I am going to because the research for the medication will be over in June and I will not be on any medication, they alter you inside, not my style.

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