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A 28-year-old female asked:

Tramadol as long term treatment for fibromyalgia? cymbalts made me miserable. cannot afford lyrica, (pregabalin) am already on neurontin. is this viable treatment

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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered

Neurology 54 years experience

Comments: Tramadol is a lousy intervention if you indeed DO HAVE fibromyalgia. The most successful agents include gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Savella (milnacipran). Suggest Concierge visit to discuss additional approaches.

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