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  1. Hippiechick91

    Leg pain and locking of joints HELP

    Hey there! I've been having having problems with my elbows, hips and knees locking up. Today I was sitting on the bed in a loose Indian style with my knees not bent all the way. I went to straighten my right leg out and I couldn't. I was in so much pain! But it was also painful to leave it in...
  2. Forgetmenot

    Spiders

    yes I no its not fibro ,and u would think owning a chillie rosa hair tranatula I'd love spiders right ? Wrong,here in the UK we have giant house spiders that are the fastest spider on earth. As told by the GBR.and every year we cut the corn and these black buggers come out to play.at night when...
  3. I

    the bed won i hate beds

    i need a flame thrower. i want to burn my bed . my wife got a free bed wedge from here work. ever since i got in a rear end accident 4 years ago. i cant use a bed tears up my lower back. i slept 8 hours on the wedge in the bed without the normal stabbing back pain to warn mr theres a...
  4. G

    Fibro Flare

    I believe I've had fibromyalgia for about 5 years but it intensified about 2 years ago. I was finally diagosed about a year ago. I've tried Lyrica (which made me gain weight) and Cymbalta (which threw me over the edge emotionally). I've been treated for depression since I went in to a...
  5. T

    New to Fibro

    About a year and a half ago I got strep throat which for the first time in my life I had to spend a week in bed. Never heard of before with me. Got through it and a week or so later got this pain in my right side. A piercing pain that got worse. My Dr. gave me a pain killer that didn't do much...
  6. D

    My Letter to Fibro

    Dear Fibro, You came into my life unexpectedly, unannounced, and have set up camp indefinitely without my approval. I didn’t even know something like you existed, that I could ever share my life permanently, so early on with something so mysterious and uncurable. You took away my job, stunted...
  7. H

    peace and joy are gone

    Is life really this hard?! Do you go around feeling cute puppies, and smiling sunflowers? Where did the simple times go? Where did the direction manual go? There use to be a joy at waking up. The nice routines of a morning. Talking to your young children who were happy to see you...
  8. Zolisindigo

    Morning stiffness:what I do to avoid it

    Be sure to get ample deep sleep so your body can repair and recharge,be sure to sleep either on your side or on your back, as stomach sleeping causes unnecessary stress on the low back and spine. If your room is drafty, seal the windows or door. If it is cold, try a space heater or use extra...
  9. C

    how to help a family member with fibromyalgia

    I have found that there are many family members that come to this site looking to find ways to help their family member cope with fibromyalgia. Below you will find some suggestions that will help you. Please try them and come back to our forum and tell use how it helped you and the member of...
  10. C

    20 hours of sleep

    Hi everyone With my fibro I have learned to take the pain that comes with it. Someday it gets me down someday not so much. I can sleep 20 hours a day and still be tired. I am not exaggerating over the number of sleep hours. My husband is very understanding but it gets discouraging to him...
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