Living with Fibromyalgia

I was finally diagnosed with Fibro 2 years ago. pain started around the age 45.Countless drug therapy has caused me to gain 75 lbs and loss part of my hearing, permanent vertigo Extremely high C-reactive protein. Now, I am taking 6 to 7 medications. I too, feel that no one understands the joint and muscle pain or the tiredness. Some days I just want to sleep other times I am extremely active and I do as much as I can. Then I pay for it.

I have had success with Provigil in keeping me awake during the day. Lyrica caused the permanent Vertigo and hearing loss. Cymbalta is a life saver for me and a good Psychiatrist really is a good investment and life saver. Mine tries to help me manage pain and really understands drug interactions. I go to a RA dr for the treatment of the Fibro. Sometimes I feel like a pin cushion from all the blood test.

I am now being check for low Vitamin D can’t get in Sun at all now because of bad drug reactions in the past. Now, I have to take a Statin because my inflammation level CRP is a 36 and could cause heart problems even thou my cholesterol is very low. I take one day at a time and enjoy it and when I am low I read or watch movies and try to do crafts. take care you all.