chronic pain

  1. K

    g.ps

    Hi there everyone Im new to this so if my text sometimes looks like im drunk im not. Foggy day today. Im so depressed at the way drs are treating my fybro (should i say not treating me ) Im just getting ignored really theres no real response really when i go to my drs with related questions...
  2. T

    30 years of back and forth

    I've spent close to thirty years back and forth and am now only starting to get answers about my on going health issues I've battled. Among them are depression, fatigue, insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep apnea and chronic pain. My chronic pain tends to reside mostly in my left shoulder, middle...
  3. E

    Awaiting diagnosis

    Hi everybody! I'm new to the forum. I haven't been diagnosed yet. I'm still going through lots of tests and doctor's visits, trying to pin down exactly what's wrong. In the meantime, I'm learning to live with chronic pain and trying to get on with my life. It's great to read about other...
  4. T

    So upset

    I'm so upset. I just went to a chronic pain dr. who told me I don't have Fibromylagia because it started with one area of my body and then spread. He said, "it doesn't work that way!"I just have depression and I should see a psychologist. He didn't ask me any questions or do any tests just...
  5. R

    I'm back

    Thanks for your thoughts, comments and prayers. The surgery on my ankle went extra long as the damage was worse than anticipated .(They ALWAYS say that). Anyway , I have an excellent surgeon and it went well, although I'll be off my feet 10 weeks instead of 6 .(ugh!) I went from a fat bandage to...
  6. A

    Tai Chi anyone?

    I have been dealing with chronic pain for years now. About a year ago my doctor referred me to a martial arts dojo that taught lessons in Tai Chi. They were specialized for customers who had pain or injuries that restricted normal movement. Since starting I have managed to decrease my...
  7. A

    How do you deal?

    Well, we all experience chronic pain everyday of our lives. Let's share how we deal with it? I see posts everyday of people asking this question so, here is a topic we can actually give them something that may help from our own personal experiences. Im going to let others share then I will...
  8. 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...
  9. D

    Chronic fatigue and Fibromyalgia go hand in hand

    I have come to the conclusion that chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia go hand and hand and chronic fatigue is a direct result from fibro. I believe that being in constant pain, causes chronic tiredness it only makes sense. I would suggest lots of fresh air, sunshine and at least 8 hours of rest...
  10. N

    Hi from California!

    Hi all, Newbie here. This is the first time I have ever joined a forum. So, Please bare with me. :smile: I was diagnosed a year ago in January. It seems like I have been trying to find out whatever I can about Fibro. I don't understand why doctors think it's in your head. Is that just an excuse...
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