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  1. vickythecat

    When to go to the ER ....

    Hi, I've had broken bones in my youth and my parents did not take me to the ER. So I suppose that made me think that the ER is for really urgent and serious life or death cases, and a broken/sprained finger/ankle/wrist etc. can be handled during a regular doctor's visit. I know that was a very...
  2. VanGogh

    Metaphors, stories, lessons, teachers....

    My brain sometimes feels like it wants to explode! I want to get the thoughts and information out " there " but like a Twilight Zone story I often can not find " there ". On one of those political talk shows, I recently heard someone say: " there is no there, there " and I rolled on the floor...
    • VanGogh
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    • book brain communication doctors friendship fun good health how to information laughter mental health problem sad story understanding wanted work
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  3. C

    Newly-diagnosed & trying to adjust...

    Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed on 6/16/17 after having symptoms for at least several years. While it was good to finally find out what is wrong, it's also turned my life upside down a bit. I had been "dealing" with my health issues by using all of my energy to get to work during the week...
  4. Q

    How to work?

    I have fibromyalgia along with chronic migraines. this makes trying to work pretty frusterating, i dropped out of highschool because the severity of my symptoms and going undiagnosed. i have no idea how to get a less physically demanding job. i work at a royal farms (regional convient...
  5. vickythecat

    disability, benefits and feeling guilty

    Hi, I am not entitled to disability or any benefits in the country I currently live in, as fibromyalgia, CFS, nerve damage or my lifelong mental health issues (BPD, major depression, social anxiety, PTSD) are not considered 'enough' to be entitled. Sad, really really sad. I am very lucky that I...
    • vickythecat
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    • anxiety back bed cfs depression disability family fibromyalgia health income men mental health mental illness sad treatments wanted work
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  6. Tipnatee N

    The neurobiology of stress-resistant brain & Learned helplessness

    These 2 article caught my attention which I found after I starting to suffer from Drowsiness anxiety. It's the symptom that after I felt intensive anger coming from my self then I get extremely sleepy and have to quickly go lay down to sleep for at least a few hours or more. ( no fight for me in...
  7. Sagey

    Benefits of Probiotics!

    Hi, I was reading about the benefits of probiotics and even my Gastroenterologist recommended them.I started them once again because I was in a flare for about 3 weeks with extreme nausea and digestive issues. I happen to find a brand in Rite aid that was $18.00 and contained Vit d and also...
    • Sagey
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    • allergies children clinic clinical flare foods health healthy helpful ibs medicine nausea probiotics research sick supplements swallow therapy treatment women working
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  8. I

    Need some advice

    I am a bit lost and feel totally lazy and guilty right now. I would like some advice if possible. I am a male in my mid 30s and i have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 9 years ago, and addison disease about 7 years ago. I did well for the first 3 years with addison. I was working full...
    • Iron Hide
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    • advice back back pain cfs diagnosis disability doctor eye family fatigue fibromyalgia frustration good health income insurance jobs leg leg pain lost money neck pain sick sore working
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  9. VanGogh

    Does anyone remember how it used to be?

    I've asked a number of people including doctors if the remember how it used to be when ER's were only used for serious emergencies? Much to my surprise very few people recalled anything being different than it is now which is to say: if you can see your doctor or get an appointment with A...
  10. P

    marine phytoplankton claims to be "effective in treating" fibro: overly optimistic?

    marine phytoplankton claims to be "effective in treating" fibro: overly optimistic? Has anyone heard of marine phytoplankton supplements? I hadn't until my mom started telling me about this powder she was taking that was supposed to be great for... well... all kinds of things. She's using a...
    • Pegleg84
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    • canada chronic chronic pain clinical conditions energy fibromyalgia food free health helpful information migraine pain research school supplements support toxins website
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Alternative medicines and therapies
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