ibromyalgia
"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 14 years ago.  I have done the rigamarole of drugs for pain and sleep...spent years running on 2 hours sleep here and there and unable to function normally.  Tramadol used to provide adequate pain relief but my insurance stopped covering it and I could not afford it after that.  Muscle relaxants helped for a while but over time they became less helpful.  Eventually I stopped taking them.  Recently my doctor put me on Gabapentin and for the first time in years I got some real sleep and my pain is dulled to a low roar. The brain fog happens when dosage is increased but subsides after a few days...overall I can function at a higher level than ever before.  It is a good compromise for me!"