Medical Marijuana More Effective in Treating Fibromyalgia Than Drugs

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The three drugs approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia are Cymbalta (Duloxetine); Lyrica (Pregabalin); and Savella (Milnacipran).

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How Cymbalta Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=960)

• 60% say Cymbalta does not work at all
• 32% say Cymbalta helps a little
• 8% say Cymbalta was very effective

How Lyrica Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=860)

• 61% say Lyrica does not work at all
• 29% say Lyrica helps a little
• 10% say Lyrica was very effective

How Savella Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=387)

• 68% say it does not work at all
• 22% say it helps a little
• 10% say it was very effective

How Marijuana Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=379)

• 5% say it does not work at all
• 33% marijuana helps a little
• 62% say marijuana was very effective

Comments from survey respondents regarding the use of marijuana to treat Fibromyalgia:

• "I've found nothing that has worked for me, apart from marijuana."
• "Nothing but medical marijuana has made the greatest dent in the pain and mental problems."
• "Marijuana does help a LOT, it numbs the pain. But, it doesn't last long and it makes your brain foggy."

About The Survey:

• Ninety-six percent (96%) of survey respondents were females.
• About half (49%) were diagnosed between the ages of 18 and 34, while 38% were diagnosed between the ages of 35 to 49.
• Only 12% were diagnosed at the age of 50 or older.
• Forty-four percent (44%) lived with Fibromyalgia for more than five years before receiving a diagnosis.
• Only 11% were diagnosed within one year of experiencing symptoms.
• Four out of ten (43%) of fibromyalgia sufferers feel their physician is not knowledgeable about the disorder.
• Over a third (35%) feel their physician does not take their fibromyalgia seriously.
• And 45% feel their family and friends do not take their fibromyalgia seriously.

The National Pain Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization that is addressing the critical public health challenges attributed to pain on a global basis.

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This quality-reviewed article relating to our Fibromyalgia section was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its likely interest to our disability community readers. Though the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or length, the article "Medical Marijuana More Effective in Treating Fibromyalgia Than Drugs " was originally written by The National Pain Foundation, and published by Disabled-World.com on 2014/04/21 (Updated: 2021/08/02). Should you require further information or clarification, The National Pain Foundation can be contacted at thenationalpainfoundation.org. Disabled World makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith.

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