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20. I second the advice to try acupuncture and/or massage - it really works for one of my daughters -

Sun May 18, 2014, 04:47 PM

May 2014

(that said, another daughter's response was "meh" )

There are several different medications out now for fibro, some work for some people, some work for others. I'd find a doctor willing to work with you to find what does work for you.

An added consideration is that the inflammation process tends to boost those chemicals which raise your level of anxiety and depression.. This is not saying "it's all in your head". It's saying that the same thing which is causing you pain may also be causing anxiety and depression. Getting poor sleep because of pain doesn't help, either. It's be worth determining if this is part of the problem. If so, you might get some benefit from talking therapy, meditation, exercise, prescription or some combo of these.

BTW - I would run away from anyone suggesting any kind of opiate. I could be wrong, but my understanding is that opiates don't help this kind of pain. In any case, you need something for the long run.

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Living in Chronic Pain and Seeking Advice [View all] EEO May 2014 OP

There is an antidepressant that can help with fibro LaurenG May 2014 #1

I am in between insurance carriers right now... EEO May 2014 #7

Good because unless someone has had a chronic pain problem LaurenG May 2014 #17

So sorry for what you are going through mcar May 2014 #2

I have researched so much and am still seeking answers. EEO May 2014 #8

I don't have it EEO but a friend does. riderinthestorm May 2014 #3

I love my hamburgers and junk food... EEO May 2014 #9

At friend had chronic severe pain elfin May 2014 #4

It's funny you mentioned gluten free. EEO May 2014 #10

Be sure to visit the Chronic conditions discussion page NightWatcher May 2014 #5

I'll be sure to head over there. EEO May 2014 #11

I'm so sorry about your pain. I DO think gluten vanlassie May 2014 #6

I have recently adopted that exact plan. EEO May 2014 #12

Let us know if it helps. vanlassie May 2014 #13

as an adjunct to what has been discussed you could learn some self hypnosis. mucifer May 2014 #14

How would I go about that? EEO May 2014 #21

Hypnotherapists can teach it. It probably would help along with the proper medication or diet. mucifer May 2014 #24

sorry warrior1 May 2014 #15

Have you tried going to a Pain Clinic? undeterred May 2014 #16

I second the advice to try acupuncture and/or massage - it really works for one of my daughters - hedgehog May 2014 #20

I have not. EEO May 2014 #22

Here are some things you can try. Avalux May 2014 #18

Take a trusted advocate with you Sweet Freedom May 2014 #19

Excellent idea. I always forget something and often bring a small notebook with me. EEO May 2014 #27

{{{Hugs}}} shenmue May 2014 #23

I have been PasadenaTrudy May 2014 #25

Cymbalta worked a little for the pain, but I had some serious side effects. EEO May 2014 #28

I do take prescription meds but there are a few other things that help me a LOT Lucinda May 2014 #26

I will look into these. EEO May 2014 #29

At least you could eliminate the Vit D as a possibility Lucinda May 2014 #31

not a garbage diagnosis KT2000 May 2014 #30

Predisone can work for Fibromyalgia SleeplessinSoCal May 2014 #32

Prednisone is my favorite drug. hunter May 2014 #33

I think you need a proper diagnosis... one_voice May 2014 #34

Go surfing! panader0 May 2014 #35

Have you been checked for Lyme disease? even chronic Lyme disease... nenagh May 2014 #36

Just about every nurse practitioner says they think it is Lyme EEO May 2014 #37