Guest guest Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Alywin, I'm going to address my e-mail message to you beccause I notice that you write back to quite a few people in the alliance, and you seem to have alot of background w/ our medical issues. Numerous as they be ,let me list mine quickly, and then to go on w/ my concerns, As follows: FMS, CFS, RLS, MVP,(ANGINA) GERD,HYPOTHYROID, SCIATICA, ^CHOL.,TRI.,LDL., INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION, JAW PAIN,PLANTAR FACSITIS. I won't bore you now on all the scripts. and vit.,supplements. The pain spec. recently changed or added 3 medications.... Off Zoloft 150mg/day---on Cymbalta 60mg./day for 2wks. then ^ to 60mg. 2x/day. ^ elavil to 25mg.@ bedtime and ^ pain medication Duragesic 25mcg. patch,reapply eveery 72hrs......... Now the side effects that are disturbing, ^chest pain, palpitations, light headedness,profuse sweating, weakness, headache in temple and ears. The pain level is still 6-8, but, sleeping is better. I'm not sure if it's the cymbalta or the fentyl (duragesic). I've been on both medications before, w/o such disturbing side effects. If you get this e-mail, would you let me know. So I at least know I'm sending the right way. thanks, connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm not Aylwin and actually don't post often but happened to notice your post.I have run a couple of support groups and have done extensive research.My main problems are FM,migraines,most days,GERD and depression.I suffered severe depression for years and I've been given so many different meds, I can't remember them all. I take alot of meds now,including Morphine sulfate. I tried the Fentanyl patch for a while and had alot of the side effects you mentioned-sweats and headaches being two of the main ones ,I remember.I have these with the MScontin ,as well, however. I found the patch was not very effective in that you hit peaks and valleys of pain control. I tried elavil(amitryptilene),as it is one of the most common antidepressants used for FM.I found I slept alright ,like you,but also had some of the side effects you mentioned-like palpitations,headaches. It really is a trial and error road we tread.You have so many problems,it must be difficult to keep track of what's doing what,as I do. Good luck! > > Alywin, I'm going to address my e-mail message to you beccause I notice that you write back to quite a few people in the alliance, and you seem to have alot of background w/ our medical issues. Numerous as they be ,let me list mine quickly, and then to go on w/ my concerns, As follows: FMS, CFS, RLS, MVP,(ANGINA) GERD,HYPOTHYROID, SCIATICA, ^CHOL.,TRI.,LDL., INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION, JAW PAIN,PLANTAR FACSITIS. I won't bore you now on all the scripts. and vit.,supplements. The pain spec. recently changed or added 3 medications.... Off Zoloft 150mg/day---on Cymbalta 60mg./day for 2wks. then ^ to 60mg. 2x/day. ^ elavil to 25mg.@ bedtime and ^ pain medication Duragesic 25mcg. patch,reapply eveery 72hrs......... Now the side effects that are disturbing, ^chest pain, palpitations, light headedness,profuse sweating, weakness, headache in temple and ears. The pain level is still 6-8, but, sleeping is better. I'm not sure if it's the cymbalta or the fentyl > (duragesic). I've been on both medications before, w/o such disturbing side effects. If you get this e-mail, would you let me know. So I at least know I'm sending the right way. thanks, connie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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