Has anyone with fibromyalgia tried Lunesta? or Ambien?
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I feel for you girl. I am 18 and got my diagnosis almost 5 years ago. I don't even remember what it was like to be without pain and actually have a normal sleep patern. I have tried just about every medication for sleep. Some worked, but I needed such a high dose that it made me really "out of it" when I was awake. Even then the sleep benefits only lasted about a month and then my body would require an even higher dose. It got to the point where I went through the process of just losing the medications all together. So I barely sleep, but atleast I know where I am...most of the time. On average I go about 3 days without sleep and on a good night I get about 2 hours. I can handle being tired, it is the pain that gets me. I've decided that lack of sleep is better than being all doped up. Everyone is different. It just comes down to what is best for you.\n\nBest of Luck!!
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http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1...\n\nI was on Cymbalta for depression and Fibromyalgia pain.\n1) It made my pain worse\n2) I lost my ability to climax sexually\n3) When you get off, the withdrawls are horrible and the maker has not made a taper program even though getting off without a safety net is suicidal.\n4) My suggestion, stick to Prozac\n5) It didn't do much for depression.\n6) It works differently for others\n7) Can cause liver toxicity and weight gain\n8) The makers have hide information from the public regarding clinical trial events. They don't even advertise it honestly.\nSee the link above, a question I just posted gives more information.
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I have had fibro since late 80s.  FINALLY officially diagnosed in 2001.  Dr had me on pain pills, which caused memory problems.  More pills for memory, which caused other problems.  More pills for those problems, which caused more problems, which led to more pills. . .\n\nI finally left a job which was VERY stressful.  Got off the meds.  Now I only take over the counter meds, usually Pamprin or Midol (helps a lot) or ibuprofen.\n\nMassage therapy helps.  I went to Massage Therapy school so I could become my own boss, and I found that it helped me with my symptoms SO MUCH.  \n\nAvoid high temps or humidity.\n\nI find a hot shower in the morning helps ease the stiffness you have when you wake up.  Somedays it takes all the energy I have to take that shower, but I do it.\n\nI also do simple yoga before I go to bed.  That has helped my sleeping a lot, which helps the fibro.\n\nIf you don't have a supportive family, join a support group.  You need someone who will believe you.  This is a stress factor for most of us - people telling you that you are making this up for attention, or because you're laze and don't want to work.\n\nBlessed be,\n\nGypsy
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it is used to treat insomnia. it is supposedly non-addictive but its parent drug imovane (also zimovane) is now considered addictive after 17 yrs of use -- interestingly enough at the same time they came out with lunesta.  it is only prescribed in the united states. \n\nmy understanding of any sleep aid is it doesn't allow you deep sleep -- just light sleep.  your body needs deep sleep.  \n\nI would try using melatonin.  its used frequently for insomnia and doesn't appear to restrict deep sleep like pharmaceuticals. \n\nif you already have lunesta give a try for a month -- if it doesn't work for you let your doctor know.   don't let him use you for a guinea pig though.  you need something that helps.
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I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.  I haven't checked online for support groups.. but the RA has been dormant for about 2 years.  Took methotrexate for 4 yrs and am still taking various NSAIDS and anti-depressants for the pain of FMS.
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there is nothing on the internet by this name, it is not a common name in the treatment of insomnia either, you could try melatonin over the counter, tylenol pm or talk to your doctor about things like lunesta, sonata, ambien cr. non pharmacological, fixed sleep times, minimal caffeine, no tv or computer before sleep, exercise in evenings are helpful, good luck
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You may be looking for "Mirapex" to treat "Fibromyalgia".\n\nHere's a link to a story about Mirapex being used to treat Fibromyalgia,  \n\nhttp://www.news8austin.com/content/living/health_beat/default.asp?ArID=151477
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Ambien CR is the most popular but I take a xanax if Im having trouble going to sleep.
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Yes, I sometimes have pain as you described and I have Fibromyalgia. Let's face it, Fibromyalgia is a real PAIN! I have had it for 30 plus years. I am sorry you are experiencing it. Worry and Stress does not help us so try to calm down, okay? I don't think there is a place on my body that hasn't had pain. I would like to ask you if you have a lot of trouble sleeping with your pain and if you are always tired?  Let me know, Okay? Best of luck!
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Don't take ambien.  It's very addictive.  My husband took it and had to keep taking more and more because as your body becomes accustomed to the dosage, you need more of the med to get to sleep.  Exercise, take a warm shower and set a regular bedtime and go to sleep at that time every night will ensure a good nights sleep.  This is, of course, provided you are generally healthy and not abusing alcohol or other drugs.
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I heard before that an anti depressant works very well with fibromyalgia.  It wouldn't hurt to try one. If you havent already.  Maybe get into a meditation class or a fitness class.  Keep yourself moving.  I myself don't believe that fibromyalgia exists until I had unexplained pain for quite some time.  It wasnt fibromyalgia but I do now believe it does cuz it took so long for the doctors to figure out what was wrong with me.  Good luck
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I have fibromyalgia, too, but I haven't tried Neurontin yet. Has it helped at all, other than the icky mental effects? How long have you been on it? Has your doctor told you how long it's supposed to be before you know whether or not it's going to work for you?\n\nI have similar cogntive deficits (in addition to the ones normally caused by fibromyalgia) from taking Topomax for migraines. I and others often call it "Dopomax" as a result. It works too well to stop taking it, but I've found that taking Omega III fatty acids makes a major positive difference in how well my brain works. \n\nAll fibromyalgia symptoms, including "fibro fog," are worsened by stress, so the best way to reduce that (and therefore help your overall cognitive functioning) is to control the sources of stress that you can control in your life. Set firm boundaries in your life about not being around negative people. Make your home, and especially your bedroom or another room that's your retreat a special haven - a place that's purely comfortable, tidy, free of anything you're allergic or sensitive to, full of your favorite things, soft and sweet. Be very careful about getting enough sleep each night, drinking enough clean (filtered, although you don't need to bother with bottled) water, eating well, taking care of other health problems, etc. Declutter your life to the point that if you don't love if AND need it, it isn't there.\n\nThose things have made a HUGE difference for me - and for my daughter, who also has fibro. I was diagnosed in 1993. She's 16 now and was diagnosed in 1999.\n\nGood luck! Don't hesitate to ask further questions, and please let me know how you're doing.
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I have had fibromyalgia for over 10 years and when I first got it, I felt pretty much how you described.  \n\nIt took me years of research and application to find what works best for me.  Every person is individual, so you will have to go by trial and error, but here is some of what I do...\n\n1. Take an antidepressant. I've tried many prescribed by my doctor and found that even St.John's Wort works very well.  The antidepressants raise your seretonin levels, (the feel good chemical in your brain,) and you just generally feel better all over.\n\n2. Get some exercise every day. Not too little, but not too much.  Too little will allow your muscles to become stiff and sore but too much will make them ache like crazy.  I find yoga and walking to be the two best exercises for me. I do them every day and my body feels 1000% better.\n\n3. Eat a healthier diet.  Too much sugar, white flour, fat and carbs, seem to exasperate the condition.  Try to stick to natural foods, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables.\n\n4. Get enough sleep and rest.  Try to get 8 hours of sleep each night if possible. If you have what I do, and wake up each night and toss and turn, try taking a herbal sleep remedy.  Valerian and passionflower worked very well for me. They sell sleep remedy blends in health food stores and I find they really help. \n\n5.  Mediation and relaxation...even if it's only for 5 minutes a day, will make a big difference.  I know you said you have 4 children, and I have 5, all boys, so I know it's really hard to get any time to meditate or relax, but it's really, really, important if you are going to be any good to them.  You have to take care of yourself.\n\n6. Journalling. Again, I know this takes time, but it is the best way to get your feelings out of you.  If you don't have someone you can share you feeling with, then write about them.  Holding all your feelings inside causes a lot of tension, and I believe that's where and how Fibromyalgia starts.  Once I started writing, and crying, releasing some of my pain and withheld emotions, I really started feeling better.\n\nI wish you all the best of luck. You are living with a difficult chronic condition.  Take good care of yourself.  That's always the best place to start.\n\nTake care.\n\nKathy
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Since you are asking for a personal experience with this drug, I cannot be of any help.  And there are very few people who were treated with guaifenesin for IBS cause its still an anecdotal treatment but you might wanna grab a book called The Guaifenesin Guide: For Treating Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Paperback) written by Gregory K. Penniston.
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I've had insomnia for a very, very long time. I can stay up for days on end and not feel it. I don't like to and I hate taking medications. I try to stay far from medication. I talked to my doctor about it and he suggested for me to try "melatonin". Its a natural sleeping aid that you can get at any veg store, walgreens, or wallmart. It works very well. Doesn't knock you out it just lets you slowly drift off to sleep. It's usually between 3-5 dollars. \n\nWhen I say natural sleeping AID your probably thinking "this wont work". Well, I thought so to but melatonin is natural because its already in your body. It helps level out your sleep patterns and i think its one of the best things out there.
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Aleve works good for my leg pain but i bet doans pills would be better for you.  I use extra strenght for back pain which i don't get that often anymore.  take two pills to start and another half an hour later.  by then even if you have pain you don't care.......
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i've had TMD for 5 yrs now. tried a million things-massage ,physiotherapy,splints, cortisone shots on the joint, tons of painkillers,antidepressants, block treatment, u name it. ive just arrived in calgary,canada to try what they call neuromuscular dentistry. this coupled with a NUCCA chiropractor ,they say ,will work. my severe headaches, blocked ears,puffy eyes, stiff neck ,frozen shoulders, aching back,tingling limbs ,terrible anxiety and chronic fatigue have literraly CRIPPLED ME.all the best to you my friend... i truly hope you do not get to my stage. god bless you.