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    Is Having MS A Possibility?

    Hi my name is Jasmin and Im 21, was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year and I honestly feel like my situation is gradually getting worse. Lately my balance has been terrible, so bad that I have had 10-11 falls over the last 12 months and eventually bought a walking stick to help. I went to a...
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    Hi, New Member Here

    Hi, this is my first time here. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia my junior year in college right before I turned 20 I think. I'd been experiencing pain since high school but since I was always a dancer I always attributed it to pushing too hard in dance or being sore from practice. It wasn't...
    • brandib819
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    • advice age back bipolar clinic dancing depressed disability doctor er visits fatigue fibromyalgia flare gabapentin health how to ice jobs lyrica medicine meds men mental health new member pain pain medication rheumatologist school sore working
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    New here, not new to fibromyalgia

    Hi ! My name is Stephanie. Happy to be here able to talk to people I can relate to. I'm 32 years old . It's been about 4-5 years for me . Struggling more than ever . I feel betrayed by health care . Family has turned their back on me . Scared, depressed and alone .
  4. B

    What made you smile today?

    I got this idea from another forum and thought it a great idea to start here. Sometimes our health issues can really get the better of us and bring us down. It is at these low points that thinking about something that makes me smile or feel grateful will help bring me out of my slump...
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    Partners Husbands and Wives

    Hi, I know we are all different ages and all different situations...some married some living with a partner some single. For any of you how does it make you feel when your partner goes out socially or persuing solo hobbies several days a week. I have always encouraged my partner with his...
  6. H

    Need to vent about...everything

    I have been handling my fibromyalgia diagnosis for about 3 months, along with the degenerative disc disease diagnosis that I received at the same time, pretty well. In September, I suddenly lost use of my left leg for unknown reasons. The best guess anyone gave for this happening was a nerve...
    • Heavenjumper
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    • about me age back bed bills dad depression diagnosis disability driving early feet fibromyalgia health helpful income info leg lost men neurologist pain rheumatologist shower stress treatment understanding vent wanted weakness work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
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    Why Fibromyalgia Pain Feels Different

    For Amy Mullholand, simple chores like washing the dishes or making breakfast can be incredibly challenging. “On a good day, I can get through the cups and the silverware, then I must sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Then I tackle the bowls. Then I sit and rest,” said Mullholand. “On a bad...
    • haitrieutwo
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    • acetaminophen autoimmune back chores chronic pain conditions diagnosis drugs exercise fatigue female fibromyalgia fibromyalgia pain health hope pain professor rheumatologist shortness of breath stress support survey swelling symptoms therapy treatments women wrist yoga
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Chronic pain
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    So much in common

    I have read so many threads and can relate to so much. It is apparent that we all have so much in common yet our experiences can be so personal. It is great to have such a forum, if not to seek out help but to know that we are not alone in our daily struggles. I wish everyone could have a...
    • Knowles
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    • activity bed brain caring clinic daily depressed depression diagnosis doctor drugs encouragement energy exercise fatigue gabapentin good health medication medicine pain pressure progression rheumatologist weather working
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  9. D

    Anxiety

    How many people feel anxious about their health with fibro? My fibro has been really bad for the last 2 years and I have barely been able to leave the house. After 7 years where i managed my condition and all the numerous add on symptoms i simply cant accept this is it month in month out and...
  10. J

    Guaifenesin Protocol

    Hi, I shattered my left femur from hip to knee on 2011, from that time I have not had a day without pain and so many crazy symptoms. I was having an especially bad day and was standing in line at a grocery store, when the woman in front of me turned and said, "You're really hurting, aren't you...
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