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  1. C

    Feeling overwhelmed and trapped...

    I try so hard to be optimistic and take things one day at a time. But I'm feeling down today because, once again, I am exhausted, brain foggy and in a lot of pain. It takes all of my energy to get through the work week and I have little to nothing left on the weekend. So, my house is an...
  2. C

    Newly-diagnosed & trying to adjust...

    Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed on 6/16/17 after having symptoms for at least several years. While it was good to finally find out what is wrong, it's also turned my life upside down a bit. I had been "dealing" with my health issues by using all of my energy to get to work during the week...
  3. A

    Finally accepting my diagnosis...need help coping

    I have suffered with pain for the last 5 years and just recently was officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I've just realized that I have been in denial of this because it seems so vague since there is nothing seemingly "wrong" or they don't really know what causes it. I have been on...
    • Althea913
    • Thread
    • children coping cymbalta denial depression diagnosis energy fibromyalgia looking for pain wrong
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  4. P

    marine phytoplankton claims to be "effective in treating" fibro: overly optimistic?

    marine phytoplankton claims to be "effective in treating" fibro: overly optimistic? Has anyone heard of marine phytoplankton supplements? I hadn't until my mom started telling me about this powder she was taking that was supposed to be great for... well... all kinds of things. She's using a...
    • Pegleg84
    • Thread
    • canada chronic chronic pain clinical conditions energy fibromyalgia food free health helpful information migraine pain research school supplements support toxins website
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Alternative medicines and therapies
  5. M

    No energy

    Hello Do you feel like you have no energy to do anything, but lucky to be able to at least go to work for 8 hours even though at times that can be a struggle when the pain starts.
  6. Tipnatee N

    When other fibromyalgia person being rude to others, Do to fibromyalgia?

    A close friend of mine experienced rudenessly push and shoved out of the way in the water aerobics class by another lady who yelled " move away you are in my spot!!" That push hurt her quite a bit cause she have very bad knee problem with arthritis ( luckily it was in the water so the knee...
  7. L

    Not convinced I have fibromyalgia

    Hi All, 41 year old, otherwise healthy Mom of 2. I noticed in February that my energy was really low. I also noticed that walking from my car to the office (3 minute walk) was hard as my arms and legs felt like lead. I am a runner and running is such a challenge because of the muscle aches...
    • lily99
    • Thread
    • back chronic energy fatigue fibromyalgia good healthy lead muscle pain symptoms tests work
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  8. 1sweed

    Planning My Days

    It always seems that I have the best intentions for getting my chores and personal needs done and yet when pain is severe I feel like I am letting myself down, as well as, my friends. So I set up a way to help myself cope and not feel as guilty when everything can not get done like it did before...
  9. S

    Really tired of the vicious circle

    Last night I was supposed to go to a party, and I had agreed to bring the coleslaw. I tried to pace myself all day, getting the things done I had to do but not over doing it, and made sure I had time to rest for 2 hours before time to leave for the party, but I could tell as the time approached...
  10. LivingAlone

    My life is being stolen

    You know, I thought it was hard enough finding out that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis a year and a half ago. It was hard to wrap my head around all the pills that I needed to take just to slow the disease and manage the pain. It was hard to give myself weekly injections. It is hard to continue to...
    • LivingAlone
    • Thread
    • advice age diagnosis doctor driving energy feet fibromyalgia flares go away helpful housework income meds men pain questions rheumatologist sick stiffness supplement tests therapy tramadol work yoga
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
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