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Suffering From Fibromyalgia, Unbearable Pain. Taking Cymbalta, Feeling Sleepy. What Could Be Done?
I have fibromyalgia so doctors have been telling me for the last 10 years. Recently my pain has be unbearable. I don't like to take most pain meds. because I want to continue working and its almost impossible to work under the influence of them. I have tried Cymbalta, Lyrica and Savella , zanaflex and so many others this pain is about to drive me crazy. Here is my question I know Cymbalta works for me but I have to have time to allow it to do so about 2 weeks, but I cant work and take it because it makes me sleep a lot. What can I do?
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
From your query, i understood that you know very well about your disease than others.
I am here to just explain how to lead your life with this Fibromyalgia.
You can take Cymbalta as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not get distressed about sleepy feeling by cymbalta.
Many fibromyalgia patients are suffering from sleeplessness even after taking cymbalta and other drugs.
Thus plan your activities and sleeping time. Do not stress yourself too much. Just accept the job which you can do without any stress. If you the work as overload just frankly say "No" without any reason.
In addition, Do exercise regularly and keep doing meditation and yoga.
Spend enough time for entertainment and other recreational activities.
Never compare yourself with others.
Everybody is unique.
Try to prove yourself as best than others.
All the Best.
Hope this helps.
If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
From your query, i understood that you know very well about your disease than others.
I am here to just explain how to lead your life with this Fibromyalgia.
You can take Cymbalta as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not get distressed about sleepy feeling by cymbalta.
Many fibromyalgia patients are suffering from sleeplessness even after taking cymbalta and other drugs.
Thus plan your activities and sleeping time. Do not stress yourself too much. Just accept the job which you can do without any stress. If you the work as overload just frankly say "No" without any reason.
In addition, Do exercise regularly and keep doing meditation and yoga.
Spend enough time for entertainment and other recreational activities.
Never compare yourself with others.
Everybody is unique.
Try to prove yourself as best than others.
All the Best.
Hope this helps.
If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth.
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
The use of self-help strategies and a cognitive behavioural approach with relaxation techniques helps in coping up with Fibromyalgia.
* Get rid of the negative thoughts in your head.
* Get rid of the stress in your life (as much as possible).
* Get physically healthy.
* Get mentally healthy.
* Begin to safely reduce the amount of narcotic pain medications if you’ve been taking them.
* Understand the current thinking regarding fibromyalgia, participate in your own recovery and partner with a fibromyalgia specialist.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
The use of self-help strategies and a cognitive behavioural approach with relaxation techniques helps in coping up with Fibromyalgia.
* Get rid of the negative thoughts in your head.
* Get rid of the stress in your life (as much as possible).
* Get physically healthy.
* Get mentally healthy.
* Begin to safely reduce the amount of narcotic pain medications if you’ve been taking them.
* Understand the current thinking regarding fibromyalgia, participate in your own recovery and partner with a fibromyalgia specialist.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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