Has anyone tried Nuerontin or Baclofen? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

CelesteC · 07-17-2001, 12:24 PM

Hi and Help!
In a misguided attempt to alleviate my own pain I decided to use a tennis ball to try to do trigger point release on my back. I don't think I released anything but I sure did get things stirred up. My back is so sore now that it is screaming at me and I am desperate for relief.
Has anyone tried either Baclofen of Neurontin and what were the results? I would like something that would address the pain but not affect me much, otherwise. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ouch!!!

Allen · 07-17-2001, 02:45 PM

Hi Tennis Ball Buster! I tried both meds, but neither worked for ME. Don't judge by my experience, since my illness is unusually treatment resistant. A LOT of folks are being helped with Neurontin for sure. You are taking a med for the pain I presume. Al

CelesteC · 07-17-2001, 05:50 PM

Allen,
I've yet to find a medicine that works for the pain. No, I take that back, I've tried oxycontin twice and although it helps somewhat, I am afraid of it's addictive potential and it makes it hard for me to function in a "normal" capacity.
I've tried viox, too, but it tears up my already fragile GI tract. I'd love to find something that just makes the pain go away and has no bad side effects. A miraculous healing would be nice but so far, God has not seen fit to answer that request. Anyway, thanks for the input and I hope you find something that works for you, it sounds like you have at least come to terms with how to live with this disease. I just keep wishing I would wake up and it would be gone but the days pass and it lingers and symptoms just seem to get worse. Sorry about the pessimism, I guess I just need to vent.
Celeste

MsBearNW · 07-17-2001, 11:25 PM

Hi Celeste-

Have you tried a massage therapist for trigger point release? I went last week to a very good massage therapist and she worked on me for about 45 minutes and it hurt at times but wow did I ever feel better when I walked out of there! Even the next day although I was slightly sore I felt much better. My doctor wrote me a prescription for massage therapy after I asked him to, as my new insurance through my work covers up to $1,500 per year as long as I go to one they will pay for. As for Neurontin, I have been taking it only a few days now as my doctor is trying to get me off Elavil which did work wonders for me but has caused some weight gain and high blood pressure problems. So far it's working pretty good but time will tell of course when I totally quit the Elavil and am on only the Neurontin. Right now I am only taking one Neurontin at bedtime along with a decreased dose of Elavil and will eventually be taking two Neurontin per day. I have heard that it works great for alot of people. Good luck to you and take care!

Barb

Allen · 07-18-2001, 12:39 PM

Hey Celeste: just wondering...have you tried any of the stronger pain meds? I take Ultram, which usually has fewer side effects--it works well for moderate pain. When my pain is off the charts, I have used Vicodin for yrs. These meds are helpful and the potential for addiction is minimal. Have I come to terms with my pain? Yes and No: as a Christian I rely on God's grace for my daily battles. Still, I believe I could feel better with less sedation, so I keep looking. Keep your chin up,kid! Al