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    emotion

    I am an Assistant professor. I have been suffering from fibromyalgia for over 3 years now. I am becoming more and more irritated, losing temper, forgetting a lot. As a result my relationship with family and friends are getting affected. Please advice how to keep emotions in control
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    Doctor diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome

    Hi everyone! I have recently been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome. It took me a long time to get any doctor to diagnose me with anything at all. I have been suffering from tmj disorder, a sleep disorder and chronic neck and back tension along with a slew of other random symptoms. I also...
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    Gabapentin Reaction

    A few weeks ago I was prescribed Gabapentin to help with sleep. Earlier this week I was taken to the ER for what was thought to be an allergic reaction to the new med. In truth some of my symptoms were caused by the Gabapentin but not the serious ones. While in the ER blood panels were done...
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    What was your experience re diagnosis? I feel lost...

    Hi guys! I'm new to this site and was hoping to get some info re diagnosis. My doctor referred me to the local hospital to check if I have Fibromyalgia. I had my first appt with a rheumatologist who asked about symptoms/ did tender points check. Some were v sharp others not as bad. I then had...
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    New to the Site

    Hello, My name is Mehgan and I have had Fibro for about 5 years now. I was diagnosed when I was 17 and it truly had an impact on me. I went from being a straight A student to struggling to keep up with my studies do to the pain and brain fog. I am currently a full time student and after what...
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    Looking for new doctor in Ohio

    I'm on my second anti-depressant and now being weaned off but I'm having other health concerns that are not being addressed and I would love any advice on who to see. I live in Mansfield but my rheumatologist is in Columbus no drive is too far for someone who cares and is knowledgeable.
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    Reaching out

    This is my 1st attempt to find a support group and forum and I'm hoping to get advice and someday give advice. I posted a thread to general discussions about fibro "lost and confused" which details my journey since I've been diagnosed in 2012. I haven't had much luck in the way of finding the...
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    New to support group

    Hi there…I'm new and really struggling with flare ups recently. I have noticed they get really bad when I am stressed, or when I have particular stressors. I would love to know how you all address the pain during flare ups and just during your day in general. Im having a hard time, and my...
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    Girlfriend with FMS

    Hey everyone, and thanks in advance! I've been with my girlfriend now about 2 years, and I can honestly say she's the person I've clicked most with. Our relationship doesn't have any of the typical issues (mistrust, fighting,etc) so I'm thankful for that. I truly love her and think that she's...
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    feet

    There was a thread on foot pain but its closed n not much help im feeling desperate as my feet feel like lead blocks, working out is difficult, i trained as a dancer pre fibro n try to not let chronic pain hinder me. i wear nhs inner soles for my flat feet, i havent worn heels for years but the...
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