Savella

Rubyslipper · Post by **Rubyslipper** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:27 pm

I know some people have posted before about having fibromyalgia along with their RLS. I have had it for several years but seldom took anything for the pain. Just this week I broke down and asked the doctor for something besides the Tramadol I have used in the past. It just didn't work. So today I pick a sample pack of Savella. Side effects (among several others): anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, RESTLESSNESS!!! This from my doctor who has been so helpful with my RLS in the past. I don't know what to do. I guess I will try it and see. Sometimes the side effects listed are worse than they really are. But bottom line is--I would rather have the pain than the RLS.

So, has anyone else used this drug? Will let you know what happens.

Rubyslipper · Post by **Rubyslipper** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:29 pm

Just did a search on here and found a little information but nothing too recent.

Post by **Polar Bear** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:24 am

I also have fibro and would agree that I would rather tolerate my sore hands/swollen knuckles and body pain that have my WED worsen. Tramadol does not help my fibro either.

Neco · Post by **Neco** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:05 pm

If you want to treat the Fibro pain you are probably better trying something like Lyrica, which was recently approved for Fibro.

It might even help with the RLS hopefully.

Rubyslipper · Post by **Rubyslipper** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:15 pm

Thanks! I did take it last night and this morning. Feel okay right now but also realize might take awhile before the side effects make themselves known. I do know that until a couple of hours ago, my fibro pain was still with me.