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I hve fibromyalgia & my metabolism has decreased. im currently on lyrica (pregabalin). what supplements or vitamins can i take to boost my metabolism i exercise 2?

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See details: Fatigue can be related to either fibromyalgia or to lyrica (pregabalin). Vitamins will not help.

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Answered 6/19/2013

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