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  1. R

    Rheumatologist thinks I have fibromyalgia

    I've had polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis since I was about 17 months old (15 now); finally in remission as of late 2015, but I still have chronic pain, fatigue, headaches all the time and some other symptoms. At my last rheumatology appointment just a few days ago, my doctor said she believes...
    • Rea27
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    • chronic chronic pain clinic doctor doctors family fatigue fibromyalgia frustrated headaches how to men overwhelmed pain remission rheumatologist symptoms testing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  2. S

    Newbie here

    Hi everyone, I've been living with fibro/myofascial pain since 08/15, and decided to seek out others like myself (I've driven my boyfriend and family/friends crazy enough with all my ailments and medical jargon). I'm sure I'll be posting and reading and hopefully sharing and supporting how and...
  3. D

    Relationships

    Sorry changed my mind i divulged to much personal info
    • diamond
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    • cfs christmas condition crying driving family fatigue fear good grief healthy holiday pain relationships story tests wanted wheelchair working
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  4. L

    Thank You

    I want to start out by saying thank you to all of you. I have been reading through this forum for a few days now and I can't tell you how thankful I am to have found you and how helpful this site has already been. Now for my story........ In late November I started with Severe debilitating...
    • Lorlynn
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    • activity back back pain brain children christmas cymbalta emg family fatigue fibromyalgia flare flares frustrated helpful mistake mri neurologist neuropathy pain story stress symptoms testing tests wanted work wrong
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  5. M

    screaming on the inside

    No energy today. I feel useless, particlarly being a burdon to my husband. BUT AT THE SAME TIME, I'M REMINDED Every DAY OF MY BODY, THE TIREDNESS, THE LACK OF FRIENDSHIPS, I'M SO LONELY, WHAT IF I DO REACH OUT. MY MEMORY IS BAD, I EMBARASSMENT MYSELF AND MAKE MY FAMILY FRUSTRAITED. COME ON MOM...
  6. N

    Shocked, frustrated, depressed.....

    My doctor suggested a couple of years ago I might have FM, but I really didn't think so, but I was wrong. I believe after reading about this horrible condition I have had symptoms for about 8 years. Over the last three years I've been dealing with an infection filled abscess which tunnel and...
    • Newbee
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    • ball concentration condition cry daily depressed diagnosis doctor driving energy eye family flare frustrated leg lyrica migraine no diagnosis pain pressure questions sleep swelling symptoms vision wrong
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  7. F

    feeling defeated

    this is my first original post to this forum and it's going to be a long one probably. i hope that everyone who reads this will be open-minded. i chose an anonymous forum that wasn't on facebook to get into specific details of my life and my fight with chronic illness. i am a survivor of...
    • Feeling Defeated
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    • abuse advice angry back brain burning chronic illness clinical constipation conversation depression driving drugs early endometriosis family fibromyalgia health hope insurance mental illness money pain physical therapy relationships stress treatment wanted wrong
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  8. E

    Hi from the Netherlands!

    Just a few minutes ago I also made a post in the section for people who recently got diagnosed, but I feel it's proper etiquette if I would take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Esther from the Netherlands and I recently turned 37. I'm married, we have one daughter and two lazy cats. My field...
    • Estroyer
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    • cats depression family fear fibromyalgia good heart how to medications pain sleep understanding
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  9. D

    How do you "deal" with people in your life who doesn't believe in fibro?

    so i had a doctor say that she didn't believe in fibromyalgia before and it was clear to me what to do - not to ever see her again. but i never had a friend say that. and it was only after i point blank asked her about it because i had a nagging feeling she didn't like talking about my illness...
    • dancingwithfibro
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    • chronic chronic pain diagnosis disbelief doctor doctors energy family fibromyalgia health night pain questions symptoms tests wanted
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  10. L

    my new normal

    I remember playing sport, now a trip to the loo means I need a 1 hr rest, eating was enjoyed with my family, now it is a few bites on a tray in bed, sex..... cannot go there but I really miss it. I used to have friends now the people I used to know have other friends, Family, other than my...
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