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    Fibro and migraines

    Does anyone else suffer from chronic headaches, migraines or both? I've been experiencing chronic headaches for the last few weeks and more frequent migraines than before. I ventured out on the bike today for the 1st time in over 3 months & was so proud of myself for managing 13 miles, okay so...
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    Officially diagnosed with Fibromyalgia

    Though I was just diagnosed in October 2016, I realized I actually had the symptoms for nearly 30+ years when I was at the Pain Clinic and speaking with the Rheumatologist. I have taken several programs and classes to deal with different aspects of my condition such as nutrition, Minding...
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    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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    TED Talks - Jennifer Brea on ME/CFS

    For those of you who have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (C.F.S.), Ms. Brea's TED Talk is finally available for viewing on the TED Talk website. Since I can't post URLs, please point your browser to: Jennifer Brea: What happens when you have a disease...
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    • cfs chronic chronic fatigue syndrome diagnose doctors fatigue jennifer brea myalgic encephalomyelitis website
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Chronic fatigue
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    Weird symptoms

    OMG every day I get yet another weird symptom! Last night I had a weird symptom of my left hand and foot feeling really hot and my right foot and hand feeling cold. It disappeared overnight but tonight again I have the same feeling although my whole left arm feels like it's really hot but feels...
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    Completely Lost..

    Hello my name is William. I was told Friday by a specialist that he is 99% sure I have FMS. He told me that this will never go away and that I will fight it for the rest of my life. I'm only 20 years old and that was the most devastating news of my entire life. Chronic pain fatigue and memory...
    • avsfanwilly
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    • children chronic chronic pain condition fatigue fms go away lost pain rest specialist worried
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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    Wife Recently Diagnosed with FM. How Can I Help?

    Hello everyone and thank you for your time. This is a pretty long and rambling post, so I've bolded the major points to help make things a bit more digestible :) I'm married to a wonderful woman who has been suffering with chronic pain for about three years after an auto collision. Yesterday...
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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    Greetings

    Apparently this is where I post first, to say hello. Sorry for the long post. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few weeks ago, but have no doubt that I have had it for years, as I have had chronic pain and other symptoms for a long time. The GP was finally willing to send me to some...
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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    New here, asking for help finding specialist

    Hi everyone, First day on the fibro forum, still not officially diagnosed after 2+ years of countless tests (you all know the drill). Even after being non-responsive to conventional chronic pain treatments and pain relievers, eliminating all other disorders, having all the symptoms and meeting...
    • dbops
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    • advocacy canada chronic chronic pain diagnosis fibro forum men pain specialist symptoms tests treatments
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  9. H

    Someone who understands

    Hi! I want to communicate with someone who understands fibromyalgia and chronic illness. I have all the diseases that go along with it or are related to it, such as interstitial cystitis. I have been chronically ill for about twenty years. While I have accepted my limitations, one thing I really...
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
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    How long does it take for Lyrica to take effect for fibromyalgia pain?

    I have been on it for 8 months now. Started at 50mg/day and now take 450mg/day (150mg/am, 300mg/pm). My sleep is finally getting better, but I still wake up in pain and it continues to get worse throughout the day. It's only been about one and a half months at the 450mg dose. I'm getting some...
    • Clara
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Chronic pain
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