Mobid and Ultram
lyp292 - Jun 29th, 2009 8:16 PM
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I have a new doctor that has diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. She is putting me on Mobid and Ultram and wants me off of hydrocodone. Any one know anything about the new meds I will be taking?

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Fantod - Jun 30th, 2009 11:13 AM

lyp292 - I assume you mean Mobic which I have taken for about ten years. I take 7.5 mg every day for pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthitis. Regular bloodwork is needed to be sure that your liver is not adversely affected by the drug. There can be a sudden onset of gastric bleeding. My question is why your doctor has prescribed Mobic. There is no inflammation associated with fibromyalgia (FMS). Unless you have underlying health issues that would require this medication, I'd be asking her for an explanation.

I have also taken Ultram. It is a pretty heavy duty pain medication. I was on the extended release version and had a very bad reaction to it. I can not be objective about this drug, perhaps someone else out there will comment on it.

I can understand why your doctor would like to take you off of hydrocodone. However, has she considered any of the standard medication for chronic pain associated with FMS? There are several choices which include Lyrica, Savella (new) and Cymbalta. All of these medications have proven effective for FMS. I use Cymbalta and it has reduced my pain levels. I am going to switch to Savella in about a week to see if it is more helpful.

If you are not sleeping well, then your pain level will be higher. Your muscles need REM sleep to repair themselves from activity. FMS interrupts that sleep cycle. You should be on something like Amitriptyline to help you get restorative sleep nand reduce your pain level.

I would have some reservations about how this doctor is handling your situation. If she is not a rheumotologist, than you need to get one. This is the doctor who treats FMS. You can go to the National Fibromyalgia Association website and register. Then you will be able to see a list of health care providers in your state that are fibro-friendly. Good luck and let us know how you are doing. Take care.