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  1. L

    new to group

    I've reached a point where I'm at the end of my finances and feel like I have no options left. I live in a country that provides no disability support and the with the pain im in at the moment plus not being able to sleep has meant that finding another job is impossible. I have two children who...
  2. C

    fibro, is it progressive?

    My family doctor said that fibromyalgia is not progressive, is that true? From my personal experience, I think it is. When this all started, it was intermittent, now I have pain all day everyday. With a lot of really weird symptoms as well. Just wondering what others think about this.
  3. J

    Anybody pay for activity the next day?

    If I get up and do something, it doesn't even have to be something hard, I always end up paying for it the next day or 2. I feel horrible because I would love to go with my family to the park or the amusement park but I know if I do I am going to be in an significant amount of pain following it...
  4. C

    how to help a family member with fibromyalgia

    I have found that there are many family members that come to this site looking to find ways to help their family member cope with fibromyalgia. Below you will find some suggestions that will help you. Please try them and come back to our forum and tell use how it helped you and the member of...
    • cmetryme
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  5. junebug

    No support at home!

    Hi everybody! My name is Sierra, I just turned 18, and I've had fibro for about 5-6 years now, but was only finally diagnosed last year. My symptoms are very advanced, to the point where I barely function, and am having trouble holding my job at a fast food restaurant (not because they want to...
    • junebug
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    • angry back depressed depression emotions energy family father food healthy job looking for men pain sleep support symptoms understanding work working
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  6. C

    Feel Better at night?

    Hi everyone I am new to this forum so I apologize if this is a repeat. For some reason at night I feel like I have more energy and stamina to do things. I have never been a nocturnal person. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. During the day I have extreme pain and can't seem to keep my eyes...
  7. J

    Depression

    If anyone also fights depression with their CFS/FM - I would love to know some ways to pull out of it. I'm on anti-depressants and anxiety pills - nothings working. I really need to get this down, in order, to help my family. Any ideas?
  8. L

    23 and I feel like my life is over

    last December 2014 I had my neck go out as I was reaching for my purse on the ground, was in such excruciating pain that I couldn't move my neck so I was out of work for a week until it finally started to feel better..which my neck did get better, but the trauma that my body went through with my...
    • Leana
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    • age anxiety back balance ball chair comfortable cooking cry crying depressed depression energy family fibromyalgia hip how to lost men neck night pain rheumatologist stress trauma work wrist
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  9. G

    I'm new to this forum and i'm hoping to find some support.

    Hey. I've had Fibromyalgia since 2010 but was officially diagnosed in March of 2011. I struggle greatly with severe depression with psychosis (yes i am receiving professional help). Also staying positive and motivated is increasingly difficult. My pain came on very sudden in October of 2010 and...
    • galaxar44
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    • chronic chronic pain depressed depression family fell fibromyalgia pain support understanding work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. C

    Given up

    I am not on med now but had been on a number of them. Very hard to walk even around the house, to sleep more than 2 hours at a time if I am lucky, no family or friends to support me and that is including my wife, she does not under stand what Fm is doing to me. Not enough money. Have given up on...
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