Fibromyalgia Community

Hi Cynthia,

I noticed my upper arms look swollen, but I haven't noticed any other swelling.

I'm grateful for everyone on this board too. It feels so good just to be understood!!!

I hope you're having a good day today.

Linda S

Hello and welcome to you, Cynthia! We're glad you found us, but sorry you have to be here. Are you taking lyrica or neurontin? I know that those 2 anti-seizure meds are noted for that side effect. I haven't tried them for that very reason. I have no trouble swelling on my own (if you know what I mean....weight....lol!).

Anyway, I'm sure others will be along. We're kind of slow here due to the holidays and all. I know what you mean about this board! It was a life-saver for me.

Take care and keep reading! Hugs, ELizabeth

If you are taking Lyrica swelling is one of the problems, I can't even wear my wedding rings. But I had to choose between pain and swelling. Welcome to the fmaily.
Cindy

I had the swelling as well when I took either lyrica or gab, I had to stop taking them.

Have you spoken with your doctor about this side effect, maybe switching to another one may work for you.

Morning Cynthia,

Swelling can be a side effect of many meds. Relaxation of the vascular muscles is part of the problem. Then the return of blood flow to the heart is slower and gravity has it stuck in the lower extremities. A pressure gradient builds up and water leaks out into the tissues.

So if you have feet and leg swelling? If it is another random part of your body, I often feel it is due to impingement of flow (return to the heart) and again it is a pressure problem and fluid leaks out to the tissues. This is a massage and relax that area thing.

I get problems with my hands and it is a "right around the arm pit area" cause. I receive injections. I also get numbness to the fingers from the same..until I get the muscles going.

Some people have to weather the meds and their side effects, because there is such a need for that type of med. (risk vs benefit). But if it is severe or really bothers you, have the doc re-asses you. Go for a change. We have enough issues without having to deal with more.

I had been put on Cymbalta, so not a good fit for me. Then when my eyes and everything else was so dried out they wanted to put plugs in the tear ducts, I just said what????? I am not doing something to take something that really isn't for me. (risk vs benefit).

Or now with Savella, my heart rate picked up so much, I can only take 12.5mg a day. Option was to take another med (as per cardiology....) well I am not taking a med because of another med. Doesn't it sound crazy? So I am happy with my crumb......I function with my crumb.

Hope you can get this better if it is bothering you. I also wear support hose for my legs, but I have vasular disease and support them always. I wear stockings from "AmesWalker.com,
the cheapest and nicest company I have ever dealt with. They ship em to the door. I was blessed to find them and really they are so good and have coupons and it helps so much.

Good luck, I hope you are better even as I write this. Hugs, Nancy B