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Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia. Severe Fatigue, Pain And Swelling On Knees. Elevated Liver Enzymes. What To Do?
I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia . The last week to I have had severe fatigue to the point of collapsing. Out is still persisting. She mentionEd my crp(?) Levels were high indicating inflammation. I am having severe pain in both knees as well. Can the fibro cause the excesses pain and swelling in both knees and the fatigue that has persisted for 3 days? And what to do about it? Also elevated liver enzyme s
Fri, 10 Aug 2012
Hi,
I am sorry that you are suffering from Fibromyalgia.
Yes, it is possible for the FM to cause this excess pain and swelling for 3 days. Please take over the counter analgesics like Tylenol as and when required for pain. Adequate bed rest is must.
SSRIs, Amytryptilline, Duloxetine, Gabapentin and milnacipran have been shown to be effective in FM.
Wish you quick recovery.
Take care.
I am sorry that you are suffering from Fibromyalgia.
Yes, it is possible for the FM to cause this excess pain and swelling for 3 days. Please take over the counter analgesics like Tylenol as and when required for pain. Adequate bed rest is must.
SSRIs, Amytryptilline, Duloxetine, Gabapentin and milnacipran have been shown to be effective in FM.
Wish you quick recovery.
Take care.
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