Hi im struggling hardly any sleep fed up snd very bouncy and my oth hslf is really un supportive diag with fibTo 10 weeks ago
oh is being a nightmare kids are really hard work have no help and pain getting worse currently taking amitriptaline pregabalin naproxen and cocodamol help pls
Kids are very bouncy lol
The first port of call when it come to meds for fibro is amatriptaline ... I am really not sure why when for everyone it does agree with a least one of us finds exactly the opposite. Amatriptaline did not agree with me at all neither did a couple of others ...the fourth antidepressant I tried worked wonders for me... And I get sleep round about 7 hours every night , and everything looks better after a nights sleep.. Yes I am in pain throughout the day but knowing I will get relief in sleep at night makes it much better
Dont be afraid to go back to your GP and ask for a meds review, fibro is a matter of trial and error re meds that suit us ...as there are so many out there for us to try...
Don't suffer and struggle .. Please go and see your GP and explain how you feel .
VG x
Hiya been to docs she says its cos of my bad past etc its not the meds 1doc in practise says use amitriptaline others say no im on 20 mg but cant shake this liw feeling its been over 2 we eks :(( im still coming to terms with having fibro my oh moans if he has to help with shopping etc xx
In my experience, problems from childhood will impact in some way in adulthood, and counselling could be of use. Trouble is, you need something effective to help you now. Do you think OH is aware just how much this condition can affect you? Diagnosed 10 weeks ago, i'm willing to bet you've been struggling for a long time now, exhaustion is a part of it. It doesn't sound like you have any support at all. Do you have any family or a friend who could help in the short term or talking things over with OH?. Does your doctor know about the domestic situation?
This is too much for you to deal with on your own, and I think if I were you I'd try again to talk to gp, or make some enquiries locally for a new one.
Do take care, keep us posted on how you are doing. xx
Hi im finishing counselling in 2 weeks have applied for mire could be 13 weeks oh knows but ?we have 2 boys under 5 who have additional needs having no help my fam and his fam are abusive :((( its hard hard work i try to keep it in but getting close to breaking point sorry to rant gp wont up my fibro drugs and im scared of getting oths involved hafd bad experience with social services
Hi Shell,
I definitely think you should go back to your GP and say that you need more help. You probably have a degree of depression which might respond well to counselling or psychotherapy, and of course some decent pain relief would be good.
You might wish to contact Social services as they could arrange a bit of help with your children - they're pretty good at stuff like that, and will also help with any adaptations you may need at home.
It's pity your OH is unsupportive. He moans about helping with shopping? See if he moans a bit more when you don't cook him any dinner! 
Honestly, why do we put up with these blokes! It goes with the job description - partners help each other in times of difficulty - spell it out to him - P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S.
I bet if he was ill, you'd be running up and down serving him meals in bed. His children are his responsibility as well, and you need some rest to get you over this low patch.
I hope you manage to find some answers before too long - once you have learned to manage your illness you will feel much better.
Moffy x
Thanks xx
you really have to try to find some inner strength now,, I know it's hard,, but you need to be setting some "house rules" so you can do less of the hard work involved in raising kids,, try to find someone who has the same diagnosis and if their OH is supportive get them to explain it to yours,, and sit him down at the computer and make him read about the realities of our life,, he has to know, then he has to step up,,,, but if you let him be lazy, well,, he's a man!! they need telling sometimes! 
i hope things pick up for you,, but do go back to your GP, or another in the practice,, keep pushing til you get what you need! it's a dead cert, you get nothing in this world if you don't ask, and keep asking
Spk to doc today hes upped my amitriptaline to help me sleep i feel socrappy cos ive not slept in ages once i sleep i can cope it hasnt helped that kids have been off ive got stuff lined up like hydro and a bathing assessment its just been a very difficult few days
Ive had good night sleep and feel much better :))) xxtox im gonna take kids out today but not over do it thanks xx
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