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    Am I weak if I go on disability?

    I got diagnosed in the past week, but I've had severe symptoms since October. I'm considering going on disability. I used to work ~38 hours a week but I had to quit because of the pain and fatigue. I'm only 19 and I'm stuck at my parents house. I can't work but would like some semblance of...
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    Hello from San Diego

    I'm a 43 year old woman diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2001. My health issues started after a car accident and fall in 1998. I was able to work part time until 2003 when my symptoms became severe. I was hospitalized for 3 days due to severe pain which kept me from sleeping for 3 days. I Feel...
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    I'm new here

    Hi everyone. For the past couple of years I have been in a lot of pain. It started as peripheral neuropathy in my feet and hands. I also have plantar fibromas in my feet. Walking is painful and I can't be on my feet much. I had a stressful job that I eventually quit due to pain. My plan...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    social security disability

    Hi there - I am new to this site and have been out of work since March 2013. My disability benefits ended last year so have no income now. I applied for social security disability and after jumping thru all the hoops and waiting for months I just got turned down. I want to re-apply and have...
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    Help. Back to Work as New Mom = Constant Pain and Recurring Exhaustion

    I had my baby girl at the end of January, and during my two months of maternity leave I actually felt great. I was going to the gym every day and power walking then doing some body-weight exercises for 10 minutes, no flare-ups, felt great. As soon as I started back to work part-time (I work...
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    Hi Everybody!

    I am so thankful that this forum has been provided for our mutual encouragement! I am a nurse who has become disabled due to the effects of fibromyalgia. I would appreciate getting to talk with people who understand what it is like to struggle with the day-to-day overwhelming pain and fatigue...
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    25-year-old female with fibro

    Hello everyone, I just found this forum while searching the internet for support. I am a 25-year-old female who has been struggling with physical issues for around 5 years. I desperately want support and answers. I feel like people think because I am young and "look healthy" that there is no...
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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    Newly diagnosed and feeling afraid and alone

    Hello, my name is Lilith Moon. I was diagnosed a week ago, although I've had symptoms for months. I was passed from doctor to doctor all saying they believed it was fibromyalgia but no one helped me or have me medication until I could barley move, walk, or stand. I was asked what it feels like...
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    God give me patience!

    This is a vent so please feel free to disregard8). I waited a month for an appointment to see a doctor who many have told me is a great diagnostician. He is only in his office 2 days and is an ER doc the rest of the week. He is working toward having a full time practice. I was also warned...
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    New and nervous

    I was diagnosed a year and a half ago. My doctor and I are still trying to figure out what works best for me. I am currently on short term disability so that I can spend the time in therapy trying to increase my endurance and muscle strength so I can work a full day again. I am scared we will...
    • sopwith8
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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