Living with Fibromyalgia, IBS, and Vulvodynia

@HeyReese Lidocaine is a lifesaver!

@laureng70 Hello! Cymbalta works best for me, which is another medication that targets nerve pain. I wish my nerves would just calm themselves down! 😄 Re: compounded gabapentin: there may be a gabapentin topical cream you can get from a regular (non-compounding) pharmacy, but yes, it seems like a lot of us with vulvodynia end up trying a compounded topical medication, usually some combination of gabapentin/lidocaine/baclofen/etc. That way, different medications can be combined, but also the preparation can be made without alcohol or other inactive ingredients that can cause irritation or discomfort.

@HeyReese Nice to meet you too! It’s nice to know I’m not alone. :) Thanks for sharing. Gabapentin was only so-so for me, but Cymbalta helps me! It’s interesting how different treatments can work differently between individuals who have the same conditions.