back pain

  1. L

    I Feel So Much Better!

    I have been working hard to figure out what causes fibromyalgia and after researching and reading and talking to people I believe it is emotional. I have read Dr. John Sarno's book "Healing Back Pain" and I have just started doing EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). For a few days I have been...
  2. S

    Please help me!

    Hello everyone, Here's my background: 36, woman, 140 (lost 25lb since 11/12) I was diagnosed with psoriasis at 15. I started humira in 2007 to control the skin lesions. In 2011 my ex dislocated my shoulder and I had to discontinue humira while I had two surgeries in 5/12 and 10/12. A week...
    • Sunnyraven
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    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  3. C

    MS or fibro?

    Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with Fibro about a year ago and have a history of anxiety, and depression. I have had weird symptoms my whole life and now I feel debilitated. I used to be a weight lifter/fitness enthusiast who always worked out. Now I can hardly get to the store. I am...
    • Charmed_one
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    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  4. S

    ISO Pain Mangmt & Rheumy in Bay Area (or close)

    Hello eveyone My name is Stephanie. I just moved to Humboldt County, from Los Angeles. I'm having an extremely difficult time finding doctor. There are no specialists in Humboldt --at all. I have Blue Cross Insurance, and the closest major city is San Francisco (it's a 5 hour drive from...
    • SteffaniB
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    • anxiety back back pain depression doctor doctors energy free good insomnia insurance looking for pain pain management rheumatologist specialist symptoms
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  5. P

    Fibromyalgia or what?

    In the past few weeks my symptoms have been getting worse. Today I have weakness and fatigue. I also have lower back pain which is normal for me. I have had some nausea and possibly acid reflux.my anxiety with this is through the roof and I wonder if some of my symptoms are caused by it. in...
    • Paul
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  6. R

    new to this sharing stuff

    Nearly 10 years ago I had Graves disease that almost killed me before I found help--4 doctors! Still didn't feel much better but was going through menopause and was given natural, compounded hormones and started feeling better--somewhat. Buried my dad and father-in-law,(after caring for the...
    • Ruralchick
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  7. bgregoire

    Craniosacral Therapy

    My rheumatologist suggested I start seeing a reflexologist after my last appointment. I went and saw one at my normal physical therapy office. When I had my session she thought that I would benefit from craniosacral therapy instead. I am willing to try anything to help so I agreed and if it...
  8. M

    23 with severe pain...not sure how to go about this. Help?

    I am the mother of a 2 year old son and expecting my 2nd son just after my 23rd birthday in May. I have been dealing with severe pain for many years and just figured everyone had to endure this. I never went to a doctor about it because I honestly can't remember a time when I wasn't in pain. A...
    • mandzmom
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    • anxiety assistance back back pain bed depression disability doctor falling fibromyalgia how to men pain pregnancy quality of life sleep stress symptoms test treatment work worried
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  9. T

    Trying to work and be an active parent/spouse with fatigue, pain and colitis

    I am new to this forum. Well, new to any forum. I didn't know anything like it existed. I am a full-time manager, mother and wife. I have dealt with back pain most of my adult life (49 now). About 5 years ago, I started getting worse pain all over and developed ongoing headaches 24/7. I...
    • terbaer
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    • anxiety back back pain bed diagnosis family fatigue flare headaches heart how to insight medication night pain pressure specialist understanding work working
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  10. Trellum

    Feeling so confused

    Just yesterday I had an endoscopy and a colonoscopy, I went to see the gastroenterologist today to discuss the results. Well... it was a complete nightmare! This doctor I had never ever seen before left me with even more questions than answers! It turns out I have a massive hiatal hernia, but...
    • Trellum
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    • back back pain confused cry doctor heartburn hope job men pain questions surgery symptoms tests weight
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
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