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  1. H

    The Path To Treatment Continues

    I have mentioned here before that I was trying to change my doctor due to the overwhelming urge to knock the first one into the floor. On my last visit to him, he refused my request for a referral to a rheumatologist on the basis of "a rheumatologist only sees patients with rheumatological...
    • Heavenjumper
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  2. Kelvin

    Male, 28 - chronic pain

    Hi, new here. I've been dealing with chronic pain for several years now, being shuffled from doctor to doctor, trying to figure out what's wrong. I've been on psych disability for 6 or 7 years for severe depression, anxiety, and ptsd. I also suffered from chronic migraine. 2 years ago, I had...
    • Kelvin
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    • back burning caffeine confused depression diet disability emg family feet fibromyalgia food health ibs migraine mri muscle night pain physical therapy questions sleep spasms stroke symptoms tests wrong
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  3. G

    what type of doctor to help with this pain?

    I was diagnosed a year ago with FM by my general practitioner. At the time I was already on Escitalopram for depression and he prescribed Mobic for the pain. I also have bone on bone OA of both knees. The Mobic has helped my knee pain but for me, the worst pains are the "zings" that happen out...
    • glm777
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    • arm back depression doctor fingers homeopathic knee pain men muscle muscle pain neck pain pain specialist relief rheumatologist shoulder specialist treatment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  4. M

    Need Help Drug Induced Fibromyalgia

    I am suffering with terrible pain and disability. I've recently been diagnosed with fibro but other Drs are not in agreement. About 4 years ago i developed severe tinnitus and was placed on a variety of antidepressants. I began to experience pain while taking Cymbalta and was cold turkey'ed...
    • Mike63
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    • anxiety ball brain burning clinic cymbalta depression disability drugs exercise fibromyalgia gabapentin guaifenesin lyrica medications neck neurologist oil pain relief shingles shoulder weight withdrawal
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  5. S

    Depression

    Having struggled with major depression for most of my life, and being at this point severely depressed, I thought that I would open this thread to see if anyone else here is interested in discussion this topic. I am wondering if we can give each other support and even encouragement, or at the...
  6. M

    Tired of being sick and tired of everything and anything . feeling like a burden!!!

    Iam a 40 year old women and unfortunately about a year and a half ago I had to move back in with them. I was diagnosed with fibro 2-3 years ago I don't even remember how long ago it was such a an anxiety filled few months. I also was diagnosed with clinical depression at age 17, borderline...
    • Marika dimi
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    • age anxiety back bed clinical depression father flare good medication meds migraine night overwhelmed pain pain specialist problem sick specialist story tiredness treatment vent women
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  7. H

    So Much!

    I have quite a long story that has lead me to this forum. I'll try and make it short and sweet. Everything started happening after I got pregnant with my one and only child who just turned 5 years old. About 1/2 way into pregnancy I developed electric like pain in my hands and feet. I chalked...
    • happy2be
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    • anxiety brain cramping cymbalta depression diagnosis doctor emg eye feet foot pain insomnia lead men mri muscle muscle pain pain pregnancy problem rheumatologist stiffness story symptoms test twitch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  8. vickythecat

    Found a way to be taken seriously by doctors

    I am sure we have all been there - been to a doctor who would not take our complaints seriously. Giving us advice such as 'exercise more, eat more, get out more, do things you like more. it could be depression, take it easy' etc etc etc. It is the one thing we do not need when we are already...
    • vickythecat
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    • advice complain crying depression doctor doctors exercise frozen shoulder frustration men pain physical therapy problem shoulder smile stupid therapy wanted work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  9. M

    New! Struggling.

    Hi there! I was diagnosed about a month ago although it was suggested to me years ago but I wasn't ready to accept the diagnosis. I'm struggling with the stigma. I feel that anyone I tell rolls their eyes and thinks, "Here's another thing you're going to complain about." I have treatment...
    • meganjj
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    • complain depression diagnosis fibromyalgia learning men sick treatment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  10. P

    Confused and depressed going without medication

    I've had fibromyalgia for 20 years. I've been on many different anti depressants and pain meds since then. About 4 mos ago I decided to get off Paxil and Savella because of the side effects. I went to a natural dr to get relief of pain and depression/anxiety thru food. He put me on a diet...
    • Pampeace7
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    • advice anxiety back confused depressed depression diet exercise fibromyalgia food foods free meals medication meds natural pain relief savella scared sick supplement weight yoga
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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