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    Daily Things

    First time on a FMS site and my biggest question is what tips can you share about daily living with FMS. For instance, I have had to hire a housekeeper to clean and vacuum for me. Many days I rest for 20-30 minutes, then get up and around for 20-30 min. Which means I never accomplish what I...
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    Aquatic Aerobics

    A friend of mine who has been diagnosed with FMS absolutely swears by it. She goes to center which offers aquatic aerobics in water that has been heated. This was essential for her as she used to feel very uncomfortable in water that was okay for a lot of the other people. She says that regular...
  3. D

    Sleep disturbances, fatigue and severe joint pain

    I have not yet been diagnosed FMS, but after looking it up on the internet i found that i had a lot of the symptoms described. The thing is that my doctor does not agree with me? He has started me on anti depressants saying that this will help me. Seeing as there is a lot of controversy among...
  4. AugustGreig

    Gabapentin (Neurontin) as a treatment for FMS?

    Has anyone else ever had any experience using gabapentin to treat fibromyalgia? I had a friend who was prescribed this drug for pain associated with diabetes. Knowing that I suffered from insomnia and chronic pain, both from fibromyalgia and Scheuermann's Disease, she suggested that I try some...
    • AugustGreig
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
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    Ice Bucket Challenge for Fibro -

    I had a friend posted something to his FB page. Gave me a laugh and I thought it was fitting: Take the Face Punch Challenge. Help spread awareness of Fibromyalgia and Donate money to Fibromyalgia research. At the same time, get a taste for what it is like to live with FMS. Face Punch...
  6. R

    Ask a doctor?

    I am an M.D. and just joined the Forum. I was diagnosed 20 years ago with Chronic Fibro and Myofascial Pain Syndrome. I also have sleep problems at the third most intense of the components that I carry with me all day,, every day. I have studied this complex condition as both a physician and...
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    new to the forum, 15 yrs with fms

    Hello from sweltering TX, ya'll. :) I have dubbed myself 'fibronaut', because much like an astronaut, it feels like I am constantly exploring new territory. I'm sure I am not alone! My fibro started out as an annoyance with an occasional flare, and is now a full time job. I don't have good...
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    Rheumatologist Revelation...

    I was referred to a rheumatologist and got an authorization to see him the other day, so I made an appointment. Upon getting there, I find that a staff member is in the waiting room selling vitamins and vitamin shots in the front office and also leading prayers and reading from the bible. This...
    • Miip
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    • arm back bible comfortable doctor early fms information looking for men pcp rheumatologist specialist tests vitamins
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  9. K

    Acclimating to a new climate? Rainy?

    Hello - I have been dealing with FMS for many years now. I have typically lived in a dryer state at a higher altitude. I have been priced out of the city where I lived and now have to find a new home. My mother would like me to live closer to her, but the area where she lives is not going to...
  10. S

    Hello

    hi everyone, I have not been diagnosed with FM but many other possibilities have been excluded so I'm feeling like I'm getting down to the wire. I've been browsing a bit and so many of the stories I read are familiar. Today is a good day, but I've had many ups and downs, and it feels like every...
    • Scarletotter
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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