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Taking Cymbalta And Amtriptuline. No Improvement. Unable To Walk. Suggest The Medication For Fibromyalgia?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013
Question: Is there a med that helps fibromyalgia. I am on cymbalta for 4 months and not working. I am on amtriptuline for17 years and that is not working. What should I do. I can hardly walk
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can change some medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis by exclusion and mainly diagnosed by clinical examination.

Fibromyalgia can not be totally cured, you can only minimise symptoms by taking various medications. As you are resistant to amitryptiline and duloxetin I will advise you that you can start milnacipran or Lyrica (pregabalin) consulting your treating doctor.

Exercises and stretches plays important role in maintaining symptoms of fibromyalgia
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.

A holistic approach is required, which includes exercises, meditation ,SKY[ XXXXXXX XXXXXXX yoga] and acupuncture along with healthy diet and herbs.

Hope this answers your query. 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.

Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Taking Cymbalta And Amtriptuline. No Improvement. Unable To Walk. Suggest The Medication For Fibromyalgia?

Brief Answer:
You can change some medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis by exclusion and mainly diagnosed by clinical examination.

Fibromyalgia can not be totally cured, you can only minimise symptoms by taking various medications. As you are resistant to amitryptiline and duloxetin I will advise you that you can start milnacipran or Lyrica (pregabalin) consulting your treating doctor.

Exercises and stretches plays important role in maintaining symptoms of fibromyalgia
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.

A holistic approach is required, which includes exercises, meditation ,SKY[ XXXXXXX XXXXXXX yoga] and acupuncture along with healthy diet and herbs.

Hope this answers your query. 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.

Take care