Hello, my name is Kat and I am from Texas. I am nearly 32 years old and cannot remember a life without some sort of daily pain or ache. I was first diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome when I was around 11 years old. The official fibromyalgia diagnosis came much later though the doctors said...
Hey fibro friends!
I've had a flare up for 6 days now. It's just intense pain everywhere that makes me cringe. Just a bone aching throbbing nails on a chalkboard pain.
My doc has me on 500mg of naproxen ... Should I be on something different?
Is this because the weather is changing? What can...
Hi I'm new here 44 years old female looking for help have no where or anyone to turn to my hubby thinks I'm nuts or I can't get him understand . Lost both my parents back 2 years ago I'm truly alone . My daughter is so busy seems like . Trying get doc appt . I can barely walk some days hurt...
Hi everyone!
I'm a newbie and fellow fibromyalgia sufferer. To say I'm feeling fed up is an understatement lol. I used to be quite active, I've 3 dogs and various other 'fur babies' (plus a wife and 12yr old!). This 'illness' has reduced me to an old woman..I'm only 39! Before 'flare ups' only...
When having a flare up, does anyone else find it comforting to wrap your arms and legs in ace bandages?
Lately that is the only way I can move my arms..
I have been looking for a place to talk to people who understand what I go through on a daily basis. I was diagnosed with fibro in January of this year(2015). I had recently changed drs. because my original dr didnt know what was wrong and my new dr immediately sent me to an RA and she asked...
Hi everyone,
I'm Nada, I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia a week ago.
I was so greatful to finally get a name for this monster that has been ruining my life. I have been doubting myself for a while, thinking that maybe I'm just crazy or had become a hypochondriac.
I have Graves disease...
Hello, I'm new to the forums but not new to fibro.
I am, however, just starting to try to get into better shape and eat better to try and manage it better and just feel better overall. I've tried regular workout programs and have always ended up quitting because of pain.
I just bought the...