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  1. P

    Tender points while on meds.

    Hey, I am currently being evaluated for Fibro, and finally see the rheumatologist on Monday. I'm not sure entirely what to expect, but probably they will check for tender/trigger points. I'm pretty sure I have several, though probably not all of them. There are spots on the side of my elbows...
  2. LivingAlone

    My life is being stolen

    You know, I thought it was hard enough finding out that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis a year and a half ago. It was hard to wrap my head around all the pills that I needed to take just to slow the disease and manage the pain. It was hard to give myself weekly injections. It is hard to continue to...
    • LivingAlone
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    • advice age diagnosis doctor driving energy feet fibromyalgia flares go away helpful housework income meds men pain questions rheumatologist sick stiffness supplement tests therapy tramadol work yoga
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  3. S

    Depression medication

    I am beginning to wonder if I should get medication for depression. I have been pretty seriously depressed for at least two years.....really it is four, but I could call it "Grief" for the first two years, to be accurate. Every morning I wake up wishing I had not woken up. Only my dogs get me...
  4. A

    New here and at my wits end!

    Hello everyone! My name is Arynn and I'm truly at my wits end and seeking some advice or comforting thoughts. Let's begin with me, I'm a 24 year old female from Canada. I've been suffering chronic pain for 4 years now. Two years ago I was throwing up, nauseas and had horrible migraines that...
    • ArynnB
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    • abdominal advice back canada chronic chronic pain doctors exhausted fatigue female medications neck pain quality of life sensitivity sleep sounds tests
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  5. B

    A continuing saga

    I continue to be frustrated with getting a diagnosis. Continuing pain and discomfort and fatigue. Up until this year I was working as a substitute teacher at a local girls high school. I loved working there and always felt like I was coming into a strong caring community. I have always had...
    • Birgitb
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    • advice anxiety back brain breathing caring dementia diagnosis early fatigue fibromyalgia frustrated getting a diagnosis good headaches hope neck pain school second opinion specialist tests wanted weakness working wrong
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  6. R

    New here, working with ms & fm

    New to the forum, unfortunately not to MS & FM. I'm searching for some advice on advancing my treatment for the fibromyalgia as I have run into dead ends!? As a male, late 30s, I have reached point in treatment that is no longer aiding in my day to day. Having gone through many rounds of...
  7. P

    Start medication before diagnosis?

    Hi, New here. I suspect I likely have Fibro, and my pain has gone from occasional to more or less constant (mostly in my arms and legs). I saw my GP last week, who also agreed it could be fibro, and did offer to start me on drugs right away for the pain. I can't remember if she said Cymbala or...
  8. L

    Knee pain

    Okay so this has got to be the worst symptom of all! Walking is really difficult but the worse thing is I can't bend my knees to squat or crouch, they are so stiff and the pain is excruciating when I try it. The only thing that thaws me out when I'm really cold and can't get warm is a nice warm...
  9. P

    Mystery pains with fibromyalgia

    Hi all, Glad to have found this forum, and hope I'll find some advice/support. I'm currently seeking a diagnosis for my "mystery pain", which I suspect could be Fibro. Back story (apologies for length): I'm in my early 30s. I have Celiac Disease and have been gluten-free for 8 years. My...
    • Pegleg84
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    • advice anxiety brain burning crying diagnosis diet early exercise fatigue free gluten hope ibs muscle pain pressure rant sounds spasms story support symptoms tingling work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  10. P

    Elbow bursitis or a fibro event

    I've had fibro since 1991. For the last few years I have been dealing with the pain & limited range of motion (ROM) of either bursitis or an unforgiving fibro event. Doctors think it's bursitis, but heat & resting does nothing for the pain. Other doctors think the elbow is a place where fibro...
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