coping

  1. B

    New to this forum

    Hello everyone- I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago after 7 years of varying symptoms and a lot of "take this pill and call me in the morning" trial and error stuff-- I am hypothyroid so they thought that was the cause of my symptoms, and I also have arthritis and they thought...
  2. Trellum

    How do you cope?

    Today I was thinking about how I cope with fibro and other chronic health issues. I came to the conclusion I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for my best and closest friend. I literally have no idea where I would be right now without the support of my friend. My friend is always there...
  3. R

    Newbie

    Hi I am a newbie and I look forward to joining in on your conversations. Sometimes when I am feeling poorly I will disappear for a day or two. This is my way of coping with the pain I am feeling at the time. I wish each and everyone of you well!
  4. Lana

    coping with having a job

    I would like to now if anyone is having difficulty working, The demands of having a job is over whelming. That causes alot of stress to me, even though they tried to accommodate by reducing my hours, I still couldn't manage to get out of the door. I had to try to walk normal and fight the pain...
  5. R

    New w/ too many Questions!

    First off let me just say hello, I'm very glad I found this forum. My fiance has been recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia; and from what he says and I can see it is rather severe. His condition started several years ago after a car incident which damaged both of his wrists. He has had surgery...
  6. L

    Anyone Taking Fetzima? Gone to Mayo?

    I have been taking fetzima for a couple weeks now. I am up to 80mg and I have noticed that I have been very irritable and still depressed. I also have been experiencing painful ejaculation and hesitation for a few minutes before I can urinate. I also take Ritalin twice a day and 6mg of lorazepam...
  7. X

    BAD day.....Hello All!

    Really been struggling the past few weeks, I'm pretty bullheaded but I'm worn out :( Can barely function today, can't wait for quitting time so I can go home and just lie down. This site looks great, I'll be on regularly looking for coping assistance and support.
  8. B

    Good morning

    Hi, I have been encourage to join a fibromyalgia group for some time now by my daughter who was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia I was diagnosed about 9 years ago & have pretty much coped with it by myself I think I have avoided forums as I thought & felt a bit pathetic with my condition as...
  9. Trellum

    How do you cope with migraines?!?!

    Hey guys! One of the most difficult things for me right now is coping with the awful migraines I get often, I feel so scared every time I start to feel like I'm about to get a headache, because my migraines feel just like that when they're about to start. Fortunately this doesn't happen all...
  10. W

    Hi from Richmond!

    Hi, I'm new here and looking for help in coping with a newly diagnosed Fibromyalgia. I have also been diagnosed with IBS, Ulcers, Diverticulosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and cardiac arrhythmias. Am I leaving anything out? I don't know, but as you can see I'm a hot mess! This severe cold snap has me...
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