Half of Bri 115 Posted August 26, 2015 I have fibromyalgia, and take Cymbalta for help with symptom relief. It helps but I certainly still have my share of ups and downs. I'm curious to know if any of my fellow fibro-sleevers have experienced changes/decreases in their pain levels since being sleeved? I'm pre-op, and really hoping my symptoms will decrease as my weight goes down! Thanks in advance ☺️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TammyDTM 391 Posted August 27, 2015 With the weight loss and being able to get more structured exercise on a daily basis, I have seen improvement in my symptoms. I also have lupus. I don't have as many down days as I did prior to surgery. I am feeling very hopeful that the flare-ups will stay away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Half of Bri 115 Posted August 27, 2015 Thank you, that's good to know. I'm looking forward to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uvawahoo93 5 Posted August 28, 2015 I was on Celebrex before surgery and had to go off it. I switched to Lyrica, but just started taking it consistently 1 mo ago (I am 3mo post-op). Losing the weight has helped-I can excercise more which helps my fibro too. Pain has been pretty manageable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aria622 12 Posted August 31, 2015 I was sleeves on 8/14/15 and have had 1 flare since then. My symptoms are significantly decreased already. So much so that my doctor and I decreased my Cymbalta dose from 120 mg to 60mg daily. I have really high hopes for the future:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laguerr13 993 Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) I take Celebrex for arthritis, my wife had severe bouts of FM when we met, we got it under control for a long time, now that she has gained weight and not lost very much I notice more frequent flare ups but with rest and meds it's still manageable, I think there is a definite correlation between weight, activity and FM, she recently got a part time job and has lost some weight and the flare ups are subsiding, but still takes meds..... Edited August 31, 2015 by laguerr13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites