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    Would complete bed rest help flare?

    Hi. I'm experiencing a flare that has lasted several weeks. I've cut back my activity level, & being more strict about pacing. But even when I'm sitting, I'm working on projects, e.g. online Christmas shopping, family history research, editing, etc. If I blocked off an entire day of bed rest...
  2. J

    About me!

    Hello! I am Jess, I am 24. I have even married to my amazing husband for 7 years we have 2 beautiful children a 5 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. I have been in pain for a long time, since I was about 10 everything has always hurt. I hav been diagnosed with POTS (postural orthistatic...
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  3. G

    discouraged

    Feeling very hurt. Not sure what hurts most? This disease, or all my family and friends, husband who disreguard me now and treat me like the plague
  4. M

    Result with new Dr.

    I'M GOING TO KEEP THIS SHORT. I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO GO TO A NEW DR. DUE TO A LARGE SHIFT OF DRS IN MY AREA. THE ONE I SAW TODAY SAID "I DON'T KNOW YOU SO WE HAVE TO START FROM THE BEGINNING. WHAT? PLEASE FORGIVE ME BUT WASN'T THAT HIS JOB TO GO THROUGH ALL MY PAST HISTORY AND FIGURE IT OUT? HE...
  5. S

    Pain clinic or not?

    I know everyone is different when it comes to what doctor has helped them the most. I have seen a Rheumatologist and I did not like him. And I am currently seeing my family doctor for my fibro. I have read about many of you going to pain clinics for fibro help. Can you tell me how a pain...
  6. B

    Long post alert: 8 things to say to a loved one with a chronic Illness

    1. I believe you: Instead of its all in your in your head. We all have heard this before and it hurts. Especially coming from a loved one. Saying these words to your loved one or fried is a beautiful gift they will be eternally grateful for. 2. I want to understand: The best way to to show...
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  7. D

    Phobias because of fibro

    Since i got fibro and struggled with all the new symptoms that seem to arrive year after year I have developed a fear of hospital superbugs and being around people who have severe contagious illnesses. It's kind of my mind just about coping /or sometimes not when i am very unwell already and...
  8. J

    medical malpractice case against dentist !

    Few weeks ago I had a severe tooth pain and I was taken to the dentist . I got my wisdom tooth removed by the dental assistant and was advised that the pain will be fully recovered within two or three days. They didn't even prescribe any pain killers too. It is almost two weeks now and intensity...
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    Relationships

    I DISCOVERED I AM MARRIED TO A MALIGNANT NARSASSIST. IF ANY OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THIS YOUR TAKE ING A DEEP BREATH, RIGHT? I WAS JUST TOLD BY HIM TO MOVE OUT OF HIS WAY, AS I AM SO (WIDE). 😃Oh here's the great part, it was said in front of a family member. So sad! THAT KIND OF TALK IS GOING...
  10. N

    Living in Extreme Poverty

    I don't know about anyone else, but this is the one thing I hate most about having Fibro. I have been unable to work for 6 years now and have zero income, no help from family and rely on the kindness of my boyfriend to take care of me. He's able to make sure food is put on the table, rent and...
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