Fibromialgia

Dear all,
Last week I saw an Internist (Gastro Hepatology) and he diagnosized me that I have GERD (Reflux) and now take some medicines (prosogan FD 15mg and Braxidin 150Mg). Beside that I also suspected to have Fibro mialgia. It attacks me suddently and my muscle arround middle chest feeling hurt. This dease occur when we are under stress (physically/mentally) or expose to cold air such as AC. He suggested to do Fisioteraphy since no medicine available (except just pain killer).

Anyone has same experiance with the above?


Warm regards,
Gandara

2 Comments

FM

by bobad - 2008-11-25 06:11:39


I have "fibromyalgia". Many doctors are now characterizing FM as a symptom of a disease or disorder, not a disease in itself. That makes sense to me, but what causes FM? Millions of people wish they knew!

It's not a good idea to take pain killers of any type for FM. Long term, the medicine does more harm than the FM.

GERD is usually caused by a crowded stomach. Most GERD sufferers have large, taut tummies. Losing 20 pounds and eating smaller quantities at a sitting can usually cure GERD, it certainly workes for me.

Fibromyalgia

by Pookie - 2008-11-25 09:11:33

There is a new drug on the market called Lyrica that is good for Fibro. Another good drug is Gabapentin, but Gabapentin will make you gain weight. I didn't know that Fibromyalgia "attacks"...mine is always just there. Accupuncture is another option for treatment and yes, physiotherapy is a good thing too.

I also have GERD...I take Prevacid for it. There are lots of drugs for that on the market. You will find one that works for you. I find that some of my daily medications make my GERD worse, and I've learned to always take meds on a full stomach unless otherwise stated. Some foods make GERD worse too...

good luck and keep us posted

Pookie

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