advocate

  1. VanGogh

    Venting...

    Hmm, we can't reach this page. Try this Make sure you’ve got the right web address: Help with Fibromyalgia | Forum and Support Group Refresh the page Search for what you want This is not exactly what I was seeing but what I was seeing and copied is not what is here now. In other words I've been...
  2. VanGogh

    So called " support team "

    If I could clone myself I would! Somewhere, somehow I learned how to lovingly and caringly support my family and friends when they are ill or sick or discover that they have a serious condition. Here, from strangers we find HB's who know how to say the right things, to make suggestions that...
  3. T

    Dr.s In This Area Lable Fibro Pts As Drug Seekers. Where R the ones who care?

    It seems that the doctors, for the most part, are either "cattle call" clinics or legit docs who are not on board and call patients drug seekers. How does one convince a Dr. that this is real and besides the trigger points pain, we are usually living with many more issues. When I go into the...
  4. E

    I'm in denial

    I've done quite a bit of research on fibro because I suspect my husband may have it, although the VA hasn't given him a diagnosis, he does have an rx for Lyrica and Cymbalta. But that's another can of worms. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in college, hypothyroidism when I was 22...
    • ergaines
    • Thread
    • advocate allergies anxiety back brain brain fog chronic fatigue syndrome cure cymbalta denial depression diagnosis doctor fatigue feet fibromyalgia ibs lyrica men muscle pain neck problem research sore spasms symptoms treatment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  5. L

    Kratom---Beware

    There has been some recent activity here about the benefits of kratom, specifically from one company and one new member. I have to speak up. Be aware that this is not approved by the FDA for human consumption. It is derived from a plant in Thailand where it is used as a substitute for opium...
    • Loftpat
    • Thread
    • activity advocate age brain concentration drugs fibromyalgia looking for marijuana medical marijuana men morphine new member supplements treatments
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Alternative medicines and therapies
  6. L

    Medical Malpractice question regarding pain medication- Help!

    Hi everyone, I have a question regarding a very upsetting incident that occurred this week with my doctor. I was prescribed oxycodone about a year ago for my chronic pain, migraines and Fibro. I was told by my GP and other specialists that this was the best solution at the time, as no other...
    • Lyndsey
    • Thread
    • addiction advocate back chronic chronic pain clinic doctor fear help! ice increase knee medication meds men oxycodone pain pain medication please help problem scared story withdrawal wrong
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  7. B

    Just diagnosed -- also have IC/PBS

    After years of having hip, low back, shoulder and neck pain that has waxed and waned, I was diagnosed with fibro last week by a rheumatologist. My pain has gotten worse these last few months. My stress also has increased, so I'm not all that surprised, I suppose. I am just feeling tired of...
    • Blueberry
    • Thread
    • advocate back children diagnosed doctor health hip lyrica neck pain pregnancy research rheumatologist shingles shoulder stress symptoms working
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  8. J

    Become your own ADVOCATE as much as possible

    I learned this a long time ago, thank goodness....doctors spend so little time with us and we leave their office knowing almost as much as we knew when we went in. Firstly, request copies of your labs....learn to study them and understand them. Address the highs and low range labs...those...
  9. L

    Aspartame and Fibro Pain

    I just came across a very small study that showed a link between aspartame and fibro pain. The authors suggest that while more research is necessary, it wouldn't hurt to see if eliminating aspartame from your diet improves pain. I'm a HUGE advocate of eliminating all unnatural sweeteners and...
  10. B

    Glad to Have Found this Site

    I've been diagnosed for about 12 years now but I haven't really dealt with my fibro or chronic fatigue until recently. I have finally started taking care of myself recently and part of that is accepting the fact that I have chronic pain and fatigue and may need more help or rest. That is the...
Back
Top