ME/CFS with pain and anxiety, somewhat better on pregabalin and bupropion
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Mild (working or studying, with limits)
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Dec 2023
In their words
- Condition: ME/CFS
So ME/CFS is not a recognized illness on its own in my country
In context ↗ - At worst: Mild
I am what the doctors describe as a "mild case" of fibro
In context ↗ - Now: Somewhat better
Ever since I take it I have a lot more energy, especially in the mornings. I even sleep a bit better.
In context ↗
Read from 7 of their posts and comments; links to the 4 this page draws on
Summary
They were diagnosed with fibromyalgia after seeing a rheumatologist, and Pregabalin, started in 2021, made them feel better and eased anxiety but did not help the pain; a higher dose added nothing. Bupropion in early 2022 gave noticeably more energy and slightly better sleep. In late 2023, exercising left them feeling unwell for two days afterwards.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- Pregabalin · Helped
Ever since I've started taking Pregabalin I have been feeling better. ... seems to help with anxiety
- Bupropion · Helped
Bupropion! Ever since I take it I have a lot more energy, especially in the mornings. I even sleep a bit better.
In context ↗ - duloxetine · Not said
take propranolol and duloxetine
In context ↗ - magnesium · Not said
I also supply magnesium and D3 vitamin
In context ↗
Approaches: Other drugs and medicines
Their path
How ill they were on the ME/CFS severity scale, estimated from what they describe at each point, with time counted from when the illness began. Hover or tap a point. The chart starts 8.3 years after onset: the story doesn’t say how ill they were before that. Dates are when they posted. What the levels mean.
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| When | What happened | Where they were |
|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | felt better after starting pregabalinEver since I've started taking Pregabalin I have been feeling better.In context ↗ | Mild |
| 2022-02-22 | more energy and slightly better sleep on bupropionBupropion! Ever since I take it I have a lot more energy, especially in the mornings. I even sleep a bit better.In context ↗ | Mild |
| 2023-12-01 | able to exercise but crashes for two days afterwardsIf I exercise, I feel like shit for 2 days after that. If I don't, I feel like my body shrinks and can't reach a cupboard, so unstretched and aching :/In context ↗ | Mild |
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Post-exertional malaise
If I exercise, I feel like shit for 2 days after that.
In context ↗ - Anxiety & low mood
seems to help with anxiety
In context ↗
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