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  1. E

    Different pain. Also fibro?

    July 2014 I started having sharp shooting pains so intense my limb would spasm. It would happen anywhere, totally unprovoked. My arm, then my foot, the in my chest, the my hand... it was baffling and very scary for me. After relatively normal blood tests, EMG, MRI of brain & c-spine I was...
    • Eff fibro
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    • Forum: Chronic pain
  2. PythonPlay3

    I just got Gabapentin- Any feedback would be great

    Hello, I have been using a 24hr release medication for pain and then other meds for the breakthrough pain. But I have still been having "sharp" stinging pains, like electrical and so my doctor just put me on Gabapentin. I am wondering if anyone else has used this medication. I see it is an...
  3. D

    New here

    I have had some odd symptoms for the past 2 years. It started with an itchy, tingling scalp and sporadic stinging sensations mainly on upper body( forearms, hands). Sometimes it feels like I have fiberglass insulation touching my skin, ants biting, etc. This sometimes goes into remission and...
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  4. C

    New member

    Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with Occipital neuralgia in Aug 2014 because of the then constant burning in my neck, head & face. When I saw a Rheumatologist in Oct 2014, I was diagnosed with fibro because of the constant pain & burning in my head, neck, shoulders & the tender points). My...
    • CindyLouWho
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  5. W

    Hello, New and sharing my story.

    Hello there, I am brand new here and I hope not to make any faux pas during my 'initiation' phase. Lol! I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with Fibro around 2-3 years ago, resulted from an accident at work around 5 years ago which damaged my foot and has left me on crutches ever since. Here is...
    • Warrior of Light
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  6. H

    My suggestions

    Ive had fibromyalgia for about 2 yrs now but was just diagnosed. Like most I had to go through test after test to finally get there. Its the most frustrating thing to deal with but Im still working full time but am lowering my hours to 37 soon. Things that have helped: 8 hrs sleep Low stress...
  7. G

    New here but not new to Fibro

    Hi I am Steph. I am 27 and currently live my parents. I have been diagnosed with fibro since 2009 but it has lingered with me for years. my life at times is unlivable. Since I was diagnosed I have been on many different medications and thats including Gabapentin. I did not do well with it and it...
    • girlytoshoes87
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  8. F

    Hello Everyone

    I am new here and am just reaching out because the pain has been bad. I've had fibromyalgia and CFS for 21 years and am starting to feel beaten down. Gabapentin is too weird with side effects. Can anyone suggest anything else? Thanks!
  9. M

    Diagnosed May 2014

    New to a forum. I have had the whole assortment of pain. My worst pain is back of thighs and rear. It gets very painful to sit for long. Dr always sounds surprised and dumbfounded when we discuss symptoms. So many things not getting addressed. Currently taking gabapentin and amitriptilyne. Each...
    • Mosie
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. R

    Just diagnosed, losing it

    I was diagnosed with fibro a week ago. This after fighting and firing doctors over the past 3 and a half years. The fourth doctor finally listened, and sent me to a neuro and a rheum, and since everything else was ruled out, and I have nearly all the apparently existing pressure points, fibro...
    • RationalSalmonberry
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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