blingblinglady
04-08-2009, 03:28 PM
I was diagnosed with Fibro last November. I had been taking 300mg of Wellbutrin XL for depression. My doctor lowered my Wellbutrin XL to 150mg and added Pristiq 50mg. She also added Celebrex if needed. She thought the Pristiq would help with the pain. It helped greatly with the pain and I slept well at night. The down side was I couldn't keep my eyes open during the day and the yawning was awful. Taking it at night did not help. I also gained 10lbs in 4 months and I was constantly bloated. My orgasams were completely gone also. The Wellbutrin did not help with this. I've only been off the Pristiq for a week and my orgasms are back in full force again. (I will never get off my Wellbutrin) it has been a wonder drug for me. My pain unfortunately is returning slowly. I've used the Celebrex only once or twice and it does seems to help with the pain. Has anyone used Celebrex long term for Fibro and if so, did you have side affects? There has been alot of discussions about this drug and the heart. It does help with my pain but I am worried about side affects. There is so little that seems to help with Fibro pain. I would appreciate any feedback.
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sophie56
04-08-2009, 09:40 PM
I took celebrex for 4 yrs. It helped with the pain. The new doc changed me to lodine which does not work as well for me.
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j uranich
04-08-2009, 09:59 PM
I have fm and have found that nsaids like celebrix, lodine etc only irritate your stomach after awhile...my dr put me on lyrica and it is like a miracle...you might want to read up on it....
blingblinglady
04-08-2009, 10:31 PM
I have fm and have found that nsaids like celebrix, lodine etc only irritate your stomach after awhile...my dr put me on lyrica and it is like a miracle...you might want to read up on it....
The Doctor tried me on Lyrica in November. Unfortunately I can't take it. I swelled up. This condition we have is awful. I hope I can find something that won't be so irritating to the stomach. I have IBS also and certainly don't need a flare up of that. For now, I will try to use this when I absolutely need it. I see the Doc again in June. She may have other ideas.
Thanks,
Blingblinglady :wave:
The Doctor tried me on Lyrica in November. Unfortunately I can't take it. I swelled up. This condition we have is awful. I hope I can find something that won't be so irritating to the stomach. I have IBS also and certainly don't need a flare up of that. For now, I will try to use this when I absolutely need it. I see the Doc again in June. She may have other ideas.
Thanks,
Blingblinglady :wave:
Torbiting
04-09-2009, 01:51 PM
I didn't have any luck on Celebrex or Lyrica, either.
K.
K.
k8rbobsmom
04-12-2009, 02:07 AM
I tried the Lyrica and the side effects were so bad that I had to stop taking it. It affects my blood pressure, my weight, my ability to function in public. It was terrible. I was on effexor for almost 2 years for the depression as well as the joint pain but I stopped that and I am sorry because now I see how much I was really help with the joint pain..
blingblinglady
04-12-2009, 08:31 AM
I tried the Lyrica and the side effects were so bad that I had to stop taking it. It affects my blood pressure, my weight, my ability to function in public. It was terrible. I was on effexor for almost 2 years for the depression as well as the joint pain but I stopped that and I am sorry because now I see how much I was really help with the joint pain..
This is a terrible condition to have and I'm trying to find something that I am able to use that will not lose my ability to function mentally. Everything that seems to work makes me too loopy or too tired to do anything. I'm a professional women so that is not an option for me. For now I will continue with my wellbutrin and take celebrex before bed. My only concern with celebrex is the side affects. Too bad I couldn't have stayed on the Pristiq. It really helped with pain but I was sleepy all the time and the weight gain was getting out of control. Hopefully, they will come out with a medicine that will help with the pain and let us still be mentally alert. Have a nice Easter.
Blingblinglady
This is a terrible condition to have and I'm trying to find something that I am able to use that will not lose my ability to function mentally. Everything that seems to work makes me too loopy or too tired to do anything. I'm a professional women so that is not an option for me. For now I will continue with my wellbutrin and take celebrex before bed. My only concern with celebrex is the side affects. Too bad I couldn't have stayed on the Pristiq. It really helped with pain but I was sleepy all the time and the weight gain was getting out of control. Hopefully, they will come out with a medicine that will help with the pain and let us still be mentally alert. Have a nice Easter.
Blingblinglady
Torbiting
04-12-2009, 02:54 PM
This is a terrible condition to have and I'm trying to find something that I am able to use that will not lose my ability to function mentally. Everything that seems to work makes me too loopy or too tired to do anything. I'm a professional women so that is not an option for me. For now I will continue with my wellbutrin and take celebrex before bed. My only concern with celebrex is the side affects. Too bad I couldn't have stayed on the Pristiq. It really helped with pain but I was sleepy all the time and the weight gain was getting out of control. Hopefully, they will come out with a medicine that will help with the pain and let us still be mentally alert. Have a nice Easter.
Blingblinglady
Wow, I understand what you are saying about needing to work! I don't know what to do because I cannot work. The pain is horrible, but its the fatigue that tops it off! I am also so foggy that it would be dangerous to drive, so I cannot. I feel tired, but I cannot get to sleep. I am on 50 mg of the Pristiq (have been for a month). My doctor said that would help with energy. So is it making you feel sleepy or do you feel at all low energy-weak? I am so confused with my meds. My Dr. added Provigil, too. That helped with being alert a tiny bit. My GP thinks this is 80% depression. I don't agree, but I think its very depressing to be in pain 24/7 & home bound & staying with my parents & not having an income. My meds. are prescribed by my psychiatrist. I couldn't find anyone who could help in the rheumo. pro. I don't know who to go to & I am 27, so nobody has ever been willing to prescribe a pain med. & its been 7 years with severe pain & longer with chronic fatigue.
Happy Easter!
K.
Blingblinglady
Wow, I understand what you are saying about needing to work! I don't know what to do because I cannot work. The pain is horrible, but its the fatigue that tops it off! I am also so foggy that it would be dangerous to drive, so I cannot. I feel tired, but I cannot get to sleep. I am on 50 mg of the Pristiq (have been for a month). My doctor said that would help with energy. So is it making you feel sleepy or do you feel at all low energy-weak? I am so confused with my meds. My Dr. added Provigil, too. That helped with being alert a tiny bit. My GP thinks this is 80% depression. I don't agree, but I think its very depressing to be in pain 24/7 & home bound & staying with my parents & not having an income. My meds. are prescribed by my psychiatrist. I couldn't find anyone who could help in the rheumo. pro. I don't know who to go to & I am 27, so nobody has ever been willing to prescribe a pain med. & its been 7 years with severe pain & longer with chronic fatigue.
Happy Easter!
K.
j uranich
04-13-2009, 05:37 PM
Have you ever tried going to a pain clinic...most hospitals have them now...the dr's there specialize in pain....They are most helpful and will work with you until they find a combo of meds that suits you....If one Dr. doesn't help...shop around...find one that understands how fibro works...Good luck.....