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  1. M

    Is it Fibro or is it cancer ?

    Hello to everyone. I am a newbie to this site and seeking some answers. I am a 50 year old man and have recently (last 6 months) been experiencing a lot of pain that started in my lower back but is now all over my body. I feel it in my neck and my ankles and hips. Until 6 months ago I had...
  2. W

    Links

    Sorry to be such a pain in the ass, but I recently tried to upload two new posts with links in them that were unapproved by moderators. I read the PM and know it is because of the links, but unfortunately, I cannot seem to PM back, so I will have to put it here instead. :| I read the forum...
  3. 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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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  4. L

    Seeing a pain specialist next week and nervous. Anyone currently seeing one?

    I recently was referred to a narcotic pain specialist and got my appointment for next week. I am currently taking percocet for my pain and symptoms and it seems to be the only thing that gives me mild relief. I am feeling a bit anxious about this appointment, and wondering what to expect. I...
  5. C

    I need help to find treatment for my metal problem

    Hello all, I hope you can help me by asking your doctors,friends,co-worker and family. I have a unheard of problem so I'm told by many doctors to include emergency room doctors. My problem: We I get within 15 ft of stainless steel or surgical stainless I get a taser like shock, all my energy...
  6. L

    Feeling bad about feeling ill and trying to explain it to family

    Hi everyone, I am feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. I find myself feeling bad for feeling so crappy all the time and don't even want to share it with my husband anymore. Feelings of guilt overwhelm me, because I feel like I am bringing everyone around me down due to my condition. I try to...
    • Lyndsey
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    • anxiety back condition daily death disability energy family frustrated health heart hope ice job night overwhelmed pain scared sick symptoms work
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  7. R

    male 52 yrs newly diagnosed with fibro

    I have been spending a lot of time the last 5 months at the Lahey clinic in Burlington MA just outside of Boston what a great place. My doctor at first didn't think I had Fibromyalgia, but after doing some of my own research and explaining to her that I had developed every symptom through the...
    • rext28b
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    • clinic diagnosis doctor fatigue fibromyalgia friend helpful hope info mri newly diagnosed questions research sleep symptom symptoms wanted work wrong
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  8. T

    Finally given a reason for my pain

    Hi all fellow fibros :-) After having constant upper back pain, neck pain, chronic headaches and general stiffness for past 3 or so yrs after a fall down some stairs I have been finally given a reason for it all. Was quite disbelieving at first thought my rhemotologist just didn't know the...
    • Tess73
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    • back back pain books chronic doctors exercises headaches hope lyrica massage neck neurologist pain stiffness
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  9. K

    Just joined

    Hi, I joined last night wanting to connect with others that have fibromyalgia. I have had it for awhile and have lots of body aches, mental fog (hard to concentrate), and of course the natural depression that follows from not having a normal nervous system. I hope to be able to learn how others...
    • Kate100
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    • calm cymbalta depression fibromyalgia good hope lyrica medication medications men natural night pain savella treatment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. S

    Newbie checking in

    Hi all, I'm new here and also newly diagnosed - or should I say ALMOST diagnosed. I'm waiting for a battery of tests to come back to confirm what my GP thinks about other possible issues but its looking 99.9% positive to be FM. Whilst I certainly wouldn't choose to have FM it feels like a bit...
    • SJTP27
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    • back doctors good hope information medications newbie newly diagnosed pain relief smile tests
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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