ibromyalgia
"Been using Savella (50 mg 2 X daily) for 9 weeks and it's made a HUGE difference in my pain. Not 100% pain-free, still have trigger points etc, but improved my ability to function day to day tremendously. It 'takes the edge off', I've had entire days where I feel almost normal. Did have the typical side effects the first two weeks: sweating, rapid heartbeat, agitation and nausea. Stuck it out, the side effects subsided and it was worth it. Tried a lot of the other medicines recommended for fibromyalgia including Cymbalta, Lyrica, Elavil, Flexeril etc. None worked for me - either unable to tolerate side effects or made no difference in my pain. Recently missed 2 consecutive doses and the pain came back ferociously, made me realize how much better I've felt."