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    Pray for me please!

    I am in the military. A couple years ago my fibro pain started in my shoulders, and gradually made its way through my entire body. After a year of dealing with every single doctor 100% sure I was faking everything to get out of PT, finally one diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia. Because I am...
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    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  2. S

    Gabapentin and *AHEM* Possibly TMI

    I took my first dose of gabapentin a few hours ago and, uhm... wow. Within an hour... well, let's just say "this must be what it feels like for men when they take viagra." This is SO not listed on my side effects sheet.
  3. S

    Lyrica and Coughing?

    Has anyone noticed a "prickly throat" cough with Lyrica? Starting almost literally just hours after my first dose I've felt like I've had pin-prick points of irritation in my throat. Like a single grain of sand has stuck to my throat and I can't cough it up. Drinking doesn't help, either, and it...
  4. S

    Almost Diagnosed

    So I've had doctors say "Well, it could be Fibromyalgia. Here, you should try this Metanx stuff." It's basically a B-vitamin food supplement that costs an arm and a leg and is marketed for diabetic neuropathy, not fibromyalgia. Another doctor did some blood tests and said "You have non-specific...
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    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  5. M

    Hiya!

    Hi there! My name is Aimee, I'm 32, and I live in Bothell, WA, about a half hour north of Seattle. I'm originally from the north east (NYC metro area), and I moved here a little over 7 years ago. I live with my ex, we had an amicable break up, and with my 2 cats, Calvin and Hobbes. I was...
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  6. 7

    Work is effected by fibromyalgia

    I was diagnosed last week and I am new to this site. I have been struggling for months and undergoing test after test after test.... I started new meds that I hope will help. However, this is effecting my work I and I am considering a leave of absence. Has anyone else been in this situation...
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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