Ultram with Savella

[kwolfsheimer]

I just got off of Savella.  It did absolutely nothing for my pain and caused horrendous sweating and agitation.  Saw my doc yesterday and he said that my complaint was pretty typical.  It is an adrenaline booster and can cause high blood pressure, sweats, agitation, mood swings and other nasty side effects.

Lyrica is another drug that I absolutely refused to try due to the side effects-- weight gain, swelling, memory loss.

I have severe pain but the Fibro drugs do not help (probably because I don't really have Fibro but Anklosing Spondylistis for which there really is no drug).  I also take Ultram, although not every night. Can't take it during the day.

I wish I could tell you something that really worked for me, but so far.... nothing has.