chronic pain

  1. AugustGreig

    Gabapentin (Neurontin) as a treatment for FMS?

    Has anyone else ever had any experience using gabapentin to treat fibromyalgia? I had a friend who was prescribed this drug for pain associated with diabetes. Knowing that I suffered from insomnia and chronic pain, both from fibromyalgia and Scheuermann's Disease, she suggested that I try some...
    • AugustGreig
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    • Forum: Pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
  2. J

    getting diagnosed

    hello I have been having chronic pain and fatigue for a very very long time now I'm finally starting to take lyrica things to my podiatrist however every doctor looks at me like I'm crazy its been almost 7 years I have felt horrible. I've been trying to see you rheumatologist I was told they can...
  3. B

    Diagnosed last week and in slight denial

    Last week a rheumatologist diagnosed me with fibromyalgia/chronic pain. I should share that I was diagnosed as hypothyroid 4 years ago. And I'm overweight. I've blamed many of my problems on my weight, even as my dosage for my hypothyroidism has increased. Over the last two + years, many...
    • Booklover
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  4. M

    Fibro/chronic pain/chronic fatigue

    Hello everyone, I've had a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue since I had a complete hysterectomy 10 yrs ago! I believe now that I've had this since I went through puberty! My father suffered chronic pain & fatigue also & experienced many of the symptoms I have now developed! We didn't...
    • Maudie
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  5. A

    Providers keep suggesting I might have fibro

    Hello everyone, I am very glad to have found this forum. I have been dealing with chronic pain and other issues for approximately 9 months now, pursuing treatment and diagnosis for four months. I have a lot of stress-related health issues that I was seeking treatment for prior to the emergence...
    • antlers
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    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  6. A

    Pain and your outlook on life

    . I came here looking for some natural ways to deal with chronic pain rather than pain pills and opiates. I have read that a positive outlook plays an important role in pain management. I was wondering what your ideas or suggestions may be or if anyone may have some insight to share. .
    • askanison
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  7. A

    What do you like to read?

    Being afflicted with chronic pain tends to force you to rest a lot. In the many years that I suffered from constant discomfort, I pend a lot of time reading. I would read anything, from books, magazines to newspapers, always hungry for information and ready to get distracted from my pain. Even...
  8. A

    Anyone for yoga?

    When I first started with Yoga I almost gave up, as I found the pain nearly unbearable after a few simple stretching exercises. I was then advised to take it really easy and gradually build up my strength. So, I did the recommended poses ever so gently and focused on my breathing. It took me a...
  9. A

    Hello everyone

    Hello, I am Ambrosia, and I suffered from chronic pain for nearly 22 years before I found a person who could treat my condition. I was abused as a child and sustained compounded injuries in my spine from being beaten on a daily basis. I developed excruciating back pain at a young age, which led...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. J

    Can anyone explain Fibromyalgia to me?

    Hello everyone, I would like to know some info about Fibromyalgia. My mom has it and has had it since she was young and I am yet to understand fully what it is and what causes it. So can you people explain the following questions: What does it mean to have Fibromyalgia? Is it just chronic pain...
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