Went to the Neurologist monday morning and got the diagnosis. Its kinda depressing. There are so many feelings swirling around me right now. I’m kinda confused, I guess I should be happy that someone is saying, “look, this is what it is, take these pills and see if it gets better”. My Neuro prescribed Savella. I’m on Cymbalta right now and am weaning myself off of it. I will be off the Cymbalta by the end of this week and then I give myself a week with no meds, then start the Savella.
Some of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia (which I have are):
Tenderness in the areas that are identified on the diagram above, my tenderness ranges from a bruised feeling to a hot poker feeling, these tender points should not radiate pain, it should stay localized.
Depression and anxiety
Sleep problems, I have trouble going to sleep, staying asleep and feeling rested when I get up in the morning
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Headaches and Migraines (check and check)
Constant migrating pain both above and below the waist and on both sides of the body, for me my right knee will hurt one day, then the next it will be my low back, then the next will be my neck, on and on and on.
Overgrowth of tissues, I have an insane amount of scar tissue formation, ragged cuticles and skin tags.
Numbness and tingling sensations
Fibro-Fog, confusion, searching for words
Dizziness and balance problems
My mom has the same diagnosis and has alot of the same issues. Her main symptom (that she has tole me about) is the sleeping issues. I know it is driving her crazy and she takes medication for help but still has the same issues.
She also has the tenderness in the joints and after a day out in the flower beds/garden she is usually pretty much done for the next day.
I feel for you, and I hope this new medication works well for you.
Maybe you can find a support group in your area for this. I know they have them in our area of the midwest.
Good luck to you!
Oh girlie, so sorry to hear that. I hope you find your grove with the meds, etc and start feeling better soon. At least you now know what the issue is. *big hugs*