Re: Canadian US Comparison Question

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I've noticed alot of my online friends get different medications for FMS than I

take. Especially my friends outside the US, quite a few of them are in

Australia.

I was put on Elavil when I was first diagnosed in 1996. Amitriptline (sp?) is

the generic form of Elavil. I gained alot of weight when I was taking it and it

really didn't help me anyway.

I've been on Prozac for about a year and a half. My weight has been fairly

steady while taking it.

I'm on Klonopin for Anxiety and also to help me sleep. Also Flexeril, as a

muscle relaxer. I'm on Neurontin as a mood stablizer. My shrink said it's also

good for Fibro pain and to help me sleep.

The only thing they will prescribe for pain is Naprosyn. It only helps a little

and is playing havoc on my stomach. So now I'm taking Nexium for the pain and

burning.

I also take Synthroid, Clarinex, Toprol XL, Miacalcin Nasal Spray and " the

pill " , unrelated to FMS.

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 39

Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Approved for SSI: June 18, 2002

Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Ocular

Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse,

IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, Bunions,

Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep Problems,

Depression, Anxiety

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days of

Our Lives, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

AOL Instant Messenger: JacquiM62

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[Guest guest]

Hello...

Thanx for answering my question. I am on Amitripytline for Depression and

to help me sleep. Naprosyn is given as an anti-inflammatory medicine in

Canada - no where close to be used as a pain killer. You seem to be on as

many drugs for Fibro as I am. Wish they could make a little blue pill for

all of us to take to get rid of Fibro. But, then all the pharmaceutical

companies would be out of a lot of money they make now with all the meds

that are prescribed.

-- Re: Canadian US Comparison Question

Hi ,

I've noticed alot of my online friends get different medications for FMS

than I take. Especially my friends outside the US, quite a few of them are

in Australia.

I was put on Elavil when I was first diagnosed in 1996. Amitriptline (sp?)

is the generic form of Elavil. I gained alot of weight when I was taking it

and it really didn't help me anyway.

I've been on Prozac for about a year and a half. My weight has been fairly

steady while taking it.

I'm on Klonopin for Anxiety and also to help me sleep. Also Flexeril, as a

muscle relaxer. I'm on Neurontin as a mood stablizer. My shrink said it's

also good for Fibro pain and to help me sleep.

The only thing they will prescribe for pain is Naprosyn. It only helps a

little and is playing havoc on my stomach. So now I'm taking Nexium for the

pain and burning.

I also take Synthroid, Clarinex, Toprol XL, Miacalcin Nasal Spray and " the

pill " , unrelated to FMS.

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 39

Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Approved for SSI: June 18, 2002

Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Ocular

Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse,

IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia,

Bunions, Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep

Problems, Depression, Anxiety

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days

of Our Lives, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

AOL Instant Messenger: JacquiM62

Windows Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister@...

Email: jacqui62@...

[Guest guest]

Hello...

Thanx for answering my question. I am on Amitripytline for Depression and

to help me sleep. Naprosyn is given as an anti-inflammatory medicine in

Canada - no where close to be used as a pain killer. You seem to be on as

many drugs for Fibro as I am. Wish they could make a little blue pill for

all of us to take to get rid of Fibro. But, then all the pharmaceutical

companies would be out of a lot of money they make now with all the meds

that are prescribed.

-- Re: Canadian US Comparison Question

Hi ,

I've noticed alot of my online friends get different medications for FMS

than I take. Especially my friends outside the US, quite a few of them are

in Australia.

I was put on Elavil when I was first diagnosed in 1996. Amitriptline (sp?)

is the generic form of Elavil. I gained alot of weight when I was taking it

and it really didn't help me anyway.

I've been on Prozac for about a year and a half. My weight has been fairly

steady while taking it.

I'm on Klonopin for Anxiety and also to help me sleep. Also Flexeril, as a

muscle relaxer. I'm on Neurontin as a mood stablizer. My shrink said it's

also good for Fibro pain and to help me sleep.

The only thing they will prescribe for pain is Naprosyn. It only helps a

little and is playing havoc on my stomach. So now I'm taking Nexium for the

pain and burning.

I also take Synthroid, Clarinex, Toprol XL, Miacalcin Nasal Spray and " the

pill " , unrelated to FMS.

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 39

Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Approved for SSI: June 18, 2002

Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Ocular

Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse,

IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia,

Bunions, Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep

Problems, Depression, Anxiety

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days

of Our Lives, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

AOL Instant Messenger: JacquiM62

Windows Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister@...

Email: jacqui62@...

[Guest guest]

Hello...

Thanx for answering my question. I am on Amitripytline for Depression and

to help me sleep. Naprosyn is given as an anti-inflammatory medicine in

Canada - no where close to be used as a pain killer. You seem to be on as

many drugs for Fibro as I am. Wish they could make a little blue pill for

all of us to take to get rid of Fibro. But, then all the pharmaceutical

companies would be out of a lot of money they make now with all the meds

that are prescribed.

-- Re: Canadian US Comparison Question

Hi ,

I've noticed alot of my online friends get different medications for FMS

than I take. Especially my friends outside the US, quite a few of them are

in Australia.

I was put on Elavil when I was first diagnosed in 1996. Amitriptline (sp?)

is the generic form of Elavil. I gained alot of weight when I was taking it

and it really didn't help me anyway.

I've been on Prozac for about a year and a half. My weight has been fairly

steady while taking it.

I'm on Klonopin for Anxiety and also to help me sleep. Also Flexeril, as a

muscle relaxer. I'm on Neurontin as a mood stablizer. My shrink said it's

also good for Fibro pain and to help me sleep.

The only thing they will prescribe for pain is Naprosyn. It only helps a

little and is playing havoc on my stomach. So now I'm taking Nexium for the

pain and burning.

I also take Synthroid, Clarinex, Toprol XL, Miacalcin Nasal Spray and " the

pill " , unrelated to FMS.

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 39

Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Approved for SSI: June 18, 2002

Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Ocular

Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse,

IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia,

Bunions, Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep

Problems, Depression, Anxiety

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days

of Our Lives, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

AOL Instant Messenger: JacquiM62

Windows Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister@...

Email: jacqui62@...

[Guest guest]

writes:

Hello...

Thanx for answering my question. I am on Amitripytline for Depression and

to help me sleep. Naprosyn is given as an anti-inflammatory medicine in

Canada - no where close to be used as a pain killer. You seem to be on as

many drugs for Fibro as I am. Wish they could make a little blue pill for

all of us to take to get rid of Fibro. But, then all the pharmaceutical

companies would be out of a lot of money they make now with all the meds

that are prescribed.

Hi ,

Yes, Naprosyn is used as an anti-inflamatory here too. My Rheumatologist said

there are no medications used to treat FMS other than anti-depressants. He only

agreed to the Naprosyn because he found out I have Osteoarthritis too.

I wish they would make one of those little blue pills for us too. If you ever

found out about one, let me in on it. :-)

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 39

Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Approved for SSI: June 18, 2002

Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Ocular

Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse,

IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, Bunions,

Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep Problems,

Depression, Anxiety

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days of

Our Lives, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

AOL Instant Messenger: JacquiM62

Windows Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister@...

Email: jacqui62@...

[Guest guest]

writes:

Hello...

Thanx for answering my question. I am on Amitripytline for Depression and

to help me sleep. Naprosyn is given as an anti-inflammatory medicine in

Canada - no where close to be used as a pain killer. You seem to be on as

many drugs for Fibro as I am. Wish they could make a little blue pill for

all of us to take to get rid of Fibro. But, then all the pharmaceutical

companies would be out of a lot of money they make now with all the meds

that are prescribed.

Hi ,

Yes, Naprosyn is used as an anti-inflamatory here too. My Rheumatologist said

there are no medications used to treat FMS other than anti-depressants. He only

agreed to the Naprosyn because he found out I have Osteoarthritis too.

I wish they would make one of those little blue pills for us too. If you ever

found out about one, let me in on it. :-)

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 39

Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Approved for SSI: June 18, 2002

Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Ocular

Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse,

IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, Bunions,

Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep Problems,

Depression, Anxiety

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days of

Our Lives, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

AOL Instant Messenger: JacquiM62

Windows Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister@...

Email: jacqui62@...

[Guest guest]

writes:

Hello...

Thanx for answering my question. I am on Amitripytline for Depression and

to help me sleep. Naprosyn is given as an anti-inflammatory medicine in

Canada - no where close to be used as a pain killer. You seem to be on as

many drugs for Fibro as I am. Wish they could make a little blue pill for

all of us to take to get rid of Fibro. But, then all the pharmaceutical

companies would be out of a lot of money they make now with all the meds

that are prescribed.

Hi ,

Yes, Naprosyn is used as an anti-inflamatory here too. My Rheumatologist said

there are no medications used to treat FMS other than anti-depressants. He only

agreed to the Naprosyn because he found out I have Osteoarthritis too.

I wish they would make one of those little blue pills for us too. If you ever

found out about one, let me in on it. :-)

Jacqui

Jacqui McCallister

Age: 39

Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984

Approved for SSI: June 18, 2002

Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Ocular

Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse,

IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, Bunions,

Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep Problems,

Depression, Anxiety

Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA

Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat

Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days of

Our Lives, Trivia games

ICQ#: 126676406

Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister

AOL Instant Messenger: JacquiM62

Windows Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister@...

Email: jacqui62@...