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I discovered that excessive sweating is called "hyperhidrosis" and the loss of fluids and electrolytes needs to be addressed w/my doctor on Monday. I made a big pot of vegetable soup, filled with "Potassium" veggies (sweet potatoes, potatoes, beet greens several others for flavor. I felt good after eating it. It couldn't hurt!
I also read in a google search that hyperhidrosis can cause rhinitis (sinus swelling), which I have and also blocked breathing. Interesting how one thing can lead to another. I now have a small notebook to show my physician.
Gentle hugs to each of you!View Thread

Interesting about the medical marijuana. I did not know that is an optional pain reliever for FM. I am so happy for you that you have found relief! It is good to have that information for those of us who cannot tolerate the side effects of Lyrica or Savella. I will keep the information in mind. I once tried Cymbalta, a couple of years ago. It did nothing for me.
Happy 4 U and gentle hugs back!View Thread

I have "fired" the other doctor and sticking with the doctor who knows the most about FM !!! The switch to Savella has been the most terrible experience ever. Not because of the Savella, but because of withdrawals from Lyrica. Even though I am titrating slowly; I was drenched in sweat on Wed, I felt light-headed, not dizzy... kind of like I was fading away.... I had errands and appointments. As I drove past my dr's office I suddenly decided to turn in & ask if they would ck my bp. Normally, my bp is on the low side. It was SKY-HIGH and I was soaked in perspiration. He immediately did and ekg, which thank God, was fine. He sent me for a stress test & it is fine. Today, Saturday, I am better. I stayed in bed all day Friday and read. Some sweating still happening, but not like it was Wed & again on Thanksgiving Thursday!
The good news is, this is my last week on Lyrica! I advise everyone to be very, very careful with FM meds and discuss possible side effects in detail with physicians b4 starting. They do relieve the unbearable pain. I am hoping Savella will not have the severe side effects as Lyrica. Swelling is down, nearly vanished, balance is good although I do have to watch if I make a quick stop & turn as I'm walking!
I wish all of you success with your FM treatments. This condition, illness, whatever it is.... is HORRIBLE. Get help!View Thread

I am so glad you find relief w/advil & Ibuprofen800. That is awesome! FM is so different with each of us. I wish it was so simple for the rest of us because adjusting to the side effectss of FM meds is challenging. I am very grateful for the meds and am finding that very slowly, the side effects are subsiding, with the recent switch to Savella. Lyrica was not working out as I mentioned in my original post. It relieved the FM pain, but the side effects that I experienced were to harsh.
I wish you continued success in this battle with FM pain!
I also with you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!View Thread

I take B-complex (a very powerful one) and B-12. They help. I have been told, by my doctor and pharmacist; and read that B-12 is more effective if all of the B vitamins are taken with it. I also take Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Malic Acid. For years, those supplements helped me tremendously. Now, as I age (will be 65 on 11/30) I am finding they are not enough. The pain was unmanageable.
I also have multiple other chronic pain problems (arthritis in spine, neck, hands, feet; bursitis in shoulder & elbow; and several degenerated discs.... too many to fuse). So, breaking down the causes of each type of pain has been a long ordeal, but well worth the effort.
I am finding that my energy level is already increasing a wee bit! I made my bed for the first time in many months, this morning! AND.... I did not feel like I needed to drop back into it. The exhaustion was overwhelming, there was nothing I could do but give into it and sleep. I slept as much as you! I still need a nap, but no longer 2 or 3 naps per day. I am very happy about that!
The sweating is a wee bit less, but still awful, especially since I am icey cold the whole time! I called my doctor and was told to wait a few more days and see what happens.
This is such a mysterious condition. It seems no two of us are alike. I often wonder if this is a new thing, or if past generations had it and just never named it.
Anyway, I thank you again for your response to my questions and your encouragement. I appreciated that so very much!
Hugs, TamaraView Thread

I am so grateful for your response, your experiences and suggestions! They are excellent. I will definitely talk these things over with my doctor. He is expecting me to have questions and probable dose adjustments as we work through this.
I am sleeping a bit less during the day (only 1 nap/2hrs instead of 2 or 3) and finding energy when I wake up that I did not have b4, so something good is going on! I am glad to know the information on the neurotransmitters, esp Norepenephrine! I am going to research further in drugs.com
Night sleep is disrupted, but I manage to fall back asleep after reading a page or 2 of a novel. My restless legs are calmed, I take 7.5 mg of Meloxicam which helps that and also the aching in my legs. I have had my veins examined throughly by a secialist and they are great. .
Again, I thank you for caring enough to respond and you have helped to ease my anxiety. I was so excited to get the email from this site telling me I had a response!
Hugs back to you!
TamaraView Thread
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