Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Nice to have you with us. Thanks for sharing part of your story to help . Jeanne in WI > When I found out I had FM I had started out with a lot of different > meds. That was about 5 yrs ago. My dr. is great because she knows how > much pain I am in and she works for with me. I really think its a trial > and error process. I started with a lot of meds, because was so glad > that there was medication for someone like me and two because I really > needed to get some pain meds and sleep. My advice is to take it slow and > know that you will want to try meds at a high dose but start out low and > you can always increase it. I am on soma and vicodin and nortriptyline > for my legs. When I first took nortriptyline I sleep for what seemed to be > about two weeks. But at the time I was diagnosed I just needed something > but I still take this meds. I also had demerol shots which was a great > help, but even at times it just took the edge off. You will be the one to > tell the dr. what works for you. Although I have not introduced myself to > the group I had joined about 3 weeks ago > and have enjoyed reading the site. It is very comforting to know that > their are so many of us and we can share valuable information. I wish > you well as you work thru this terrible monster. I hope this site is > helpful just knowing you are not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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