Reviewer: Deedee, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am new to this medication BUT it has had the best results. I suffer from fibro, psoriatic arthritis, sleep apnea, anxiety, depression and a back with multiple issues. It was a challenge to find a med for fibro because of the symptomatic cross overs. Side effects from this med are very similar to meds for my other issues and I am able to deal. All in all, the results are very notable. Big dow ... Show Full Comment

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I am new to this medication BUT it has had the best results. I suffer from fibro, psoriatic arthritis, sleep apnea, anxiety, depression and a back with multiple issues. It was a challenge to find a med for fibro because of the symptomatic cross overs. Side effects from this med are very similar to meds for my other issues and I am able to deal. All in all, the results are very notable. Big downside, I have to deal with insurance to pay for it. (I am a patient and caregiver, my mother also suffers.)
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Reviewer: hoffman0912, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Reviewer: erkaderka, Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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i work in the medical field and was diagnosed little over a year ago with fibromyalgia. I'm bipolar as well so depression/most meds don't coordinate with my system. my form of treatment to deal with the pain(for about 8 yrs before i knew the true cause)was alcohol(not during pregnancy of course!). after diagnosis i had exhausted almost all forms of relief for this condition, physical thera ... Show Full Comment

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i work in the medical field and was diagnosed little over a year ago with fibromyalgia. I'm bipolar as well so depression/most meds don't coordinate with my system. my form of treatment to deal with the pain(for about 8 yrs before i knew the true cause)was alcohol(not during pregnancy of course!). after diagnosis i had exhausted almost all forms of relief for this condition, physical therapy, deep heat, electric, lyrica made me a zombie, cymbalta made me super manic and so on.. it was so discouraging. my son was suffering because i couldn't get out of bed after work. Savella so far is the ONLY thing that has successfully turned my life around! relief out-weighs the side effects. i got past the nausea by eating right before or taking it with milk, the constipation stage is rough but it's all just adaptation, eating healthier. at my dosage now i've acquired the tachycardia.. but my dr(who's been with me all the way) agreed that Savella has given me my life back. so he has me on a low dosage of a beta blocker recently and so far my heart rate's normal again. it's a terrible illness to struggle through and i wouldn't wish it on anyone. the most important thing to do is keep yourself informed and work with your dr. it was also helpful for me to keep track of the days, activities, muscles and pressure points that trigger the most pain :)
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Savella gave me my life back, however now it may be the cause of serious tachycardia and hypertension, I hope it is not because nothing worked as well as Savella.

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Savella gave me my life back, however now it may be the cause of serious tachycardia and hypertension, I hope it is not because nothing worked as well as Savella.
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I have Fibromyalgia, CFS, and Severe Anxiety Disorder. This medicine has helped me so much with my constant pain that I am now able to work again. I do still have pain and will knock myself out if I do too much, but it has done so much for me. It has actually helped with my fatigue by how much pain it relieves. Although, I was first on a higher dose and it made me even more tired. I also have ... Show Full Comment

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I have Fibromyalgia, CFS, and Severe Anxiety Disorder. This medicine has helped me so much with my constant pain that I am now able to work again. I do still have pain and will knock myself out if I do too much, but it has done so much for me. It has actually helped with my fatigue by how much pain it relieves. Although, I was first on a higher dose and it made me even more tired. I also have Bipolar and Lyrica made my mood unstable. This is the first drug that has really made any improvement with my pain. Hope this helps someone.
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