Posted by Willow on December 12, 2001, at 17:43:08
In reply to Anyone found Effexor XR effective for fibromyalgia, posted by PattyF on December 12, 2001, at 0:08:20
Hello Patty
I am a fellow fatiguer. Regarding the flexeril, it too lost any affect on me and I was switched to baclofen. It too has the side-effect of making me drowsy, but the fatigue doesn't last like the flexeril and after several weeks it had the added bonus of helping with the muscle tension.
Did you get a sleep study done? I finally did after four years battling this little monster. The sleep doctor checked my iron stores, ferritin, which apparently hadn't been checked before and this was depleted. You may want to check this out.
I started the effexor xr over a year ago for cognitive (thinking) problems, which it has helped immensely. (though I'm still a scatterbrain of sorts) I have had side-effects from it, but I'll tolerate them for the help this medication does.
I would suggest that you read up on GAD (generalized anxiety disorder.)
Trazadone made me worse, disturbed my sleep more, but the sleep study showed that I had PLMS which is worsened by ADs, and the dry mouth made my reflux worse. Besides this I don't have much knowledge of meds. The nortrip that Petey mentioned was a no-go also; however, I do suggest trying a variety till you find the right meds for you.
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Willow
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