TRAZODONE, anyone have any good feedback?...

[karenhaston]

Hi, today I had an appointment with a Rheumatologist (waited for so long) – she asked many questions about how long I had had this widespread pain and anything that happened around that time. I let her know that my father had been diagnosed with cancer and I watched him die over the following 5 months, I said it was the worst experience of my life. Although I wasn’t to close to my dad it didn’t mater. Anyway she spoke to me a lot about this, then she done the pressure points test, I jumped at a few, especially round the hips and buttocks, very nerve like pain, the forearms also were a bit wow. My main pain is in my right shoulder blade and the little pressure point in their was again nervy. I also told her the past 2.5 years I have tried and tested many of the medications that are used for fibro, but nothing had worked. Todays visit was to I guess verify that I do have fibromyalgia. She said the drug TRAZODONE would help me sleep and also give me some relief, starting at 50mg. Anyone got any feedback for me on how it is/was for them? Past meds have not helped at all. Many thanks to all, Karen xox

[shell27]

hi karenhaston, im so sorry to hear about ur dad x

im on trazadone 150 mg i did start off at 50mg which didn't help me but the dose im on now does help me get 2 sleep unfortunately 4 me it does'nt help with the pain and keep me asleep, i get spasms through the nyt which wakes me up an i struggle 2 get bk 2 sleep.

but i know everybody is different it's lyk any other medication it will work someday's and not other's and will work 4 some people beta than others.

i hope this helps abit x

[karenhaston in reply to shell27]

Hi Shell27, many thanks for taking time to reply to my question, any information helps! The consultant said starting at the 50mg does and then going up.... Last med was Duloxatine - it was horible - night sweats... hope this doesn't do that to!!! Thanks, Karen xox

[westgate]

hi there - im on trazodone and i swear by it. i had severe PTSD amongst other issues and was on 300mg a night. i have gradually weaned myself down to 100mg. but i sleep so well. if i forgetto take it i dont sleep.

good luck!

xx

[karenhaston in reply to westgate]

That's great to hear. I am seeing my doctor on Friday and will start on Friday evening. It's gives you some fresh hope when you hear your experience. Thanks for sharing that with me!!! (0: