chronic pain

  1. R

    Rheumatologist thinks I have fibromyalgia

    I've had polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis since I was about 17 months old (15 now); finally in remission as of late 2015, but I still have chronic pain, fatigue, headaches all the time and some other symptoms. At my last rheumatology appointment just a few days ago, my doctor said she believes...
    • Rea27
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  2. D

    How do you "deal" with people in your life who doesn't believe in fibro?

    so i had a doctor say that she didn't believe in fibromyalgia before and it was clear to me what to do - not to ever see her again. but i never had a friend say that. and it was only after i point blank asked her about it because i had a nagging feeling she didn't like talking about my illness...
    • dancingwithfibro
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    • chronic chronic pain diagnosis disbelief doctor doctors energy family fibromyalgia health night pain questions symptoms tests wanted
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  3. Trellum

    Dealing with depression and other things

    Hi guys! It's been a while since I last participated here. A lot things have changed ever since. I got engaged a bit more than one year ago. I'm now preparing to move to the Netherlands and I've learnt more about myself and my body than I ever thought I would. I'm still dealing with...
  4. L

    Hi, relative of a diagnosed person here!

    Hello, As the title says, I know someone living with fibromyalgia: my mother. She was diagnosed when I was only 7, and had to quit her job because of the chronic pain. Living with her, as I grew up, I saw her suffering and not being able to do once-easy tasks, like washing the dishes, bending...
  5. B

    Lol, fibro is emotionally insane sometimes

    I joined this forum today, everybody here seems really supportive. To be honest though, at first reading things here depressed me more. Everybody struggles with it so much and it makes every part of life so hard and it's not fair to any of us. Especially being 20 years old and having failed out...
  6. B

    Coping with chronic fatigue/brain fog

    Sorry if this is a duplicate post, I'm on my phone and wasn't sure where to put it and can't tell if my first posted :shock: I'm 20 years old and was diagnosed with fibro when I was 12 after a period of intense headaches and fatigue and missing a year of school. Ive had a year or so at a time...
    • Bsjohnson
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  7. B

    Coping with the chronic fatigue/brain fog of fibro

    I'm 20 years old and was diagnosed with fibro when I was 12 after a period of intense headaches and fatigue and missing a year of school. Ive had a year or so at a time since then where my symptoms haven't been as bad, but since I was about 17 it's been pretty much constant. My rheumatologist...
    • Bsjohnson
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    • adhd bed brain brain fog chronic chronic pain coping depression energy fatigue good headaches hearing helpful meds men narcolepsy pain rheumatologist school story symptoms work
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Chronic fatigue
  8. W

    Rheumatologist Friday

    the primary care refered me to a rheumatologist, that appointment is friday. said she didnt want to tag me with fibromyalgia but felt confident that is what i am dealing with. all of the typical symptoms, a gazillion tests, co-pays, and all of the usual attempts to figure out what is wrong with...
    • wedel
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    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  9. T

    Approved for SSD - Tips and info if you are looking to apply in the U.S.

    It has been a while since I have been on this forum. I have a few friends that I have become acquainted with that are disabled and wanting to apply for disability. I thought about it and figured I would share with all of you that may be in the same boat. I am 51 and had to stop working at 49. I...
    • terbaer
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  10. J

    New Member from NB

    Hi everyone, I'm new on this site and new to the Moncton/Bouctouche NB area. I would love to meet people anywhere in the vicinity between St.Antoine and Bouctouche NB. It sure is hard meeting people when you have chronic pain/fibromyalgia:roll:
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