Does Anyone Have Fibromyalgia?

[lifesaverwv]

Hi, I was diagnosed about 7 years ago with fibro, although looking back I probably had it for about 15 years before I was diagnosed. The only med that I take for the fibro is Flexeril, I'm also on an antidepressent. I would like to hear from others who have this disease & how they cope & if they've found any meds, herbs or alternative therapys that have helped you in some way. I'm still working full times but alot of days it's an effort for me to get out of bed to go to work. :thankya:

[DalRN_07]

Hi there, my mother has been diagnosed with fibro about 5 years ago. She uses glucosamine as well as calcium and magnessium. I forget what else she's on. I know that she's on antidepressants as well as some sort of sleep agent.

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

I have it too. I'm on Paxil and Ativan for other conditions, which also help the fibromyalgia. A good diet and gentle exercise also work wonders........I find that I'm much less sore and grumpy when I eat lots of whole grains, fruits and veggies as opposed to sugary and fatty foods, and I do really well when I alternate some light weight lifting and aerobic exercise on different days. :)