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  1. J

    Trying to keep a positive attitude

    Hello, I am a new member. I was diagnosed last year. I was relieved to finally get an answer, but I have to say at this point I am starting to lose hope. My fibro doctor, prescribed cymbalta a few months ago, I started feeling huge fatigue, inability to pass urine. They told me to stop taking...
  2. M

    I'm confused....go figure right?

    From my last post wanting encouragement I look to the far right on the p age and it shows 4 responces, but when I open it, there all old mail. What am I doing wrong.?
  3. L

    New Member

    Hi, My name is Kim and I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2011. I'm seriously panicking about work at the moment and could use some advice. The people in my department know I have fibromyalgia. They don't, however, know the extent. They know I miss days because I'm in some pain and...
  4. S

    New & Confused...need some advice

    A year ago my dr said he thought I had fibromyalgia ...I didn't believe him - I just didn't have the symptoms. (I had a left hip replacement and a right knee replacement) I went to him a week ago and told him I was a mess. I told him I was SO depressed - the antidepressants I was on aren't...
  5. S

    desperation

    I have a spinal stenosis in addition to FM currently arthritis so bad I need a hip replacement too which my doc is saying I'll need to wait till I'm 60 or completely I mobile well I'm now into third week of being unable to sit down pain is so acute I've reached scream on top of hill point a...
  6. B

    New Member

    Hello, I may be unique in that I am here on behalf of the victim, my Mom, who I believe suffers from fibromyalgia. I can offer the point of view of an outside observer and from what I've read so far her symptoms are close to many of yours. She also has cardiomyopathy and swelling in her feet...
  7. J

    Trying to find answers

    Hi, I am not sure if I have fibro at all. I have read a lot about it and am still confused about what exactly it entails so who better to discuss this with then people with fibro. Looking for any feedback into my symptoms. Thank you. I have had Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia for over two years...
  8. J

    frustrated.

    Hello, my name is Julie. I was diagnosed with FM a little less than a year ago. Although the pain is bad the depression is also. I work construction. I don't know how much longer I will be able to continue working. I'm missing 2 to 3 days a week. Just started taking Duloxentine. I'm experiencing...
  9. M

    Unsure about symptoms

    Please can you help me? I am confused as to whether I might have FM or not. These are my symptoms Extreme tiredness, falling asleep whenever sat down Aching lower back and heavy legs after excertion Painful hands Burning hands, particularly left and forearm Stiff muscles after being in one...
  10. Quando62

    Hand Pain WORSE and WORSE!

    I have problems with swelling a lot but sometimes quite severe. I will swell in my feet, ankles, legs, hands and wrists. The swelling will get bad enough that I have stage 1 pitting. When i have this swelling I becomes so stiff i can barely walk. My fingers I will not be able to close into a...
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