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    Why Fibromyalgia Pain Feels Different

    For Amy Mullholand, simple chores like washing the dishes or making breakfast can be incredibly challenging. “On a good day, I can get through the cups and the silverware, then I must sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Then I tackle the bowls. Then I sit and rest,” said Mullholand. “On a bad...
    • haitrieutwo
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    • Forum: Chronic pain
  2. D

    Totally frustrated

    I am a newbie, and I have never been so frustrated in all of my 50 years of life. In 2014 I was rear ended by a company truck, at that time I started with neck pain and headaches. I dealt with the pain was x rayed, had MRI's no problems, soon after the burning started in my shoulders, the neck...
    • dmorgan
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  3. MaggyBunny

    Frustrated with my "supportive/understanding" boyfriend

    First off I should state that I got diagnosed a few months ago with fibromyalgia, since then I've bought so many books… one book in particular "fibromyalgia for friends and loved ones" my parents found it very helpful and answered a lot of questions. My boyfriend (of many years that I live with)...
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    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  4. M

    Frustration with Doctors

    I just saw my GP for a follow-up, because the amitriptyline I was taking was not helping my pain or fatigue at all. She repeatedly questioned "my mood" and I'm so damn sick of her insinuating that this is all caused by depression. When I'm having a good day/days my mood is perfectly fine. When...
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    Anyone else have this type of leg pain?

    I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but don't how to separate out symptoms. Below is a problem I am having am I am trying to see if anyone else has had this as a fibromyalgia symptom. This pain starts from the middle of the back of my butt on both sides and goes down both sides to a little...
    • Worddiva
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    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  6. M

    Barely Hanging in There

    Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm not used to sharing details of my fibro with others outside of my family. I am at my breaking point physically and mentally after living with this hellish disease since 1998. In the past, I would have flare-ups especially when temperatures go down, after...
    • magnum
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. S

    So frustrated

    Hi All, I've had 3 years of pain getting worse and worse and saw dr after dr and had numerous mris, blood tests for thyroid, etc.... Finally went to a Rhumo and was diagnosed last month w fibro. My grandma had it as well. here's my question--- i only have the pain in my face-- its on both...
  8. S

    Finally diagnosed but question....

    Hi All, I've had 3 years of pain getting worse and worse and saw dr after dr and had numerous mris, blood tests for thyroid, etc.... Finally went to a Rhumo and was diagnosed last month w fibro. My grandma had it as well. here's my question--- i only have the pain in my face-- its on both...
  9. R

    Hoping for help...

    Hello all. I am a 35 y/o male that has been struggling to find a diagnosis or treatment plan for what I believe to be myofacscial pain syndrome. It started 4 years ago with a dull ache in the back of my neck and a tight band around my head. This made me start to feel dizzy a lot and came with...
    • Robertallee
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. J

    ....if you say so...

    I'm sure many have had this experience, but it was a first for me. On Sunday, I was talking to a friend. She was asking me about some pain I'd been dealing with. I told her, I feel pretty good today! In fact, I haven't felt this good in a long time! She asked me what I meant. I told her, the...
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