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Originally Posted by PAYNE1
I just got back from seeing a new doc who thinks most of my pain is caused by fibro--not herniated discs in my back. But I'm also bipolar and take meds that dope me up, so Lyrica doesn't seem like a good option, he says. And the other popular fibro meds can create mania.
Anyone else have this dual diagnosis? If so, then what do you do?
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I'm in the same boat - I will let you know how my doctor appointment goes and what is recommended. I too take psych meds for depression and BP amongst other things. I was told if I took Cymbalta I'd have to drop the Prozac, and if I took Lyrica I would have to drop the Lamictal. That was my pdoc talking. I am very curious as to what the rheumatologist will suggest. Right now I just take 800mg ibuprofen 2 or 3x a day. It is so frustrating!