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  1. MEgersheim

    What Comes First? FMS or Depression?

    I'm curious. Those of you with depression and FMS, what came first? For me, I was depressed as a child, but was fine in my twenties. It wasn't until I started getting hard-core symptoms of FMS and lost my job that I became depressed. Also, how many of you have FMS and are not depressed?
  2. H

    Why are we still in the dark?

    There are lots of theories out there about FMS/CFS. It's a thyroid problem, it's a digestive problem, candida, it's an autoimmune problem, etc. But not enough research is being done to get to the bottom of it. The reason for that is twofold, in my opinion. 1. Fibromialgia and chronic fatigue...
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  3. J

    Hello from Joanne from Richmond, VA

    Hi new on here and have been rx'd with FMS for almost 20 yrs. Looking to find new doctor in Richmond, VA who will prescribe meds I have been on for years. Currently taking Avinza 30mg so need doctor who will prescribe Opiates.
  4. T

    please help! All new to me

    Does anyone experience more than normal joint cracking? When I fist started feeling I'll I was experiencing many of my joints constantly cracking and still do. Is this a symptom of FMS? Or should I continue looking into another diagnosis? Also, my hands are often swollen, is this normal as well...
  5. W

    22 and FMS --- Everyday is just getting worse

    Hello, thank you for reading my thread. I just don't know what else to do. I can talk to my family and friends about what I am going through, but no one really knows what I am going through. I was diagnosed with Fibro close to a year ago. Along with Fibro, I have Sjogrens Syndrome, Chronic...
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  6. MysticMoon

    Hi, New to the Forum but Not to Fibro

    I was diagnosed with FMS several years go after a surgery that I never seemed to recover from. It took many frustrating dr visits, a multitude of tests, and years of fighting to get the treatment that works for me. While I do not have my entire life back, I am at a place where I can function...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. L

    I have Fibromyalgia

    Hello, I am new here, but I am here to tell you my story and continue to tell how I live with fibromyalgia and it's complications. To start with I need to tell you what fibromyalgia is, and that is easier said than done. Wikipedia defines fibromyalgia as: Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  8. N

    severe oral pain?

    Hello, all! I just developed a new and extremely painful symptom. seemingly overnight. A couple of days ago I noticed a sore inside my lower lip, right at the base of my gums. It was pretty painful but I figured it would go away in a couple of days. I've had canker sores before and I know they...
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  9. B

    Hello

    I am new to this forum. I have lived with fibromyalgia and sjogrens syndrome for about 23 years. Recently scleroderma was added to the mix. I have been so blessed to have a loving, caring family around me. It is concern for my 15 year old daughter that brings me here. For 4 years I have watched...
  10. F

    Meds = Violently ill, anyone else?

    I cannot take any kind of pain meds without becoming violently ill. (vomiting) I have tried taking Fenergan with them. No luck. On top of my FMS pain, I have Teitze Syndrome right now, which is basically the cartilage in my chest wall is inflammed. Everytime I move it feels like someone is...
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    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Chronic pain
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