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  1. Q

    Hi!

    I am new here and have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, my family and I realized I have had it since childhood on and off, but now in my mid 40's it isn't going away. Nothing is helping it except not doing a thing...and as a woman, we all know that just doesn't cut it...not...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  2. R

    Hi all

    Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed last week with Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. I'm being referred to a special clinic at a Hospital in my city. I have suffered for four months with dizziness, extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, loss of concentration. I can't walk for more than a few...
    • Ramona
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  3. S

    Coping with inconsiderate family members

    I have been dealing with RSD and Fibromyalgia for 10 year. My husband will not rub my back, saying because I won't rub his and that his back hurts because he works. My kids who are 20 and 21 will not help around the house, they both say, because they work, leaving all the housework to my 17...
    • sammysue
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    • back chores coping daily family family member fibromyalgia frustrated housework kids rsd
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  4. C

    The "L" word

    If there is one word that drives me mad beyond all others with fibro it is the "L" word - LAZY. For me it is either soul sappingly depressing or makes me so mad I overdo things trying to prove I am not and end up with a flare. When I first diagnosed and being seen by different professionals...
    • cyberpuppet
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    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  5. M

    New Job/Need Advice

    Hello Everyone, I am starting a new job at a residnece for mentally and developmentaly disabled individuals. In the past I had to quit every single job I had because of illness issues. I really need the money and am not on disability, so even though I do not feel fully capable of doing this and...
  6. B

    Hello

    Hello everyone, I'm Tricia aka Boo. I'm new to the forum; not to fibro. I was diagnosed in 1997 with Fibro and CFS. I've been married for 24 years and we have 2 amazing children. Our daughter is 23 and a RN; our son is 14 and just started his freshman year of high school. In fact, I went to...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. E

    Newly diagnosed, but suspect it has been here for years

    I have basically not felt well for a number of years. I have had ongoing lower back issues (arthritis and degenerative disc disease) for about fifteen years. I have thyroid issues, was hyper then they gave me the radiation to get rid of my thyroid so now I am hypo without medication. The doc...
    • Epiphany
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  8. E

    Housework!

    How the heck do y'all get your housework done? Every day is such a struggle just getting the basic stuff done. I know I can get the laundry and dishes done if I got at it a little at a time, but that's about it. Sweeping and mopping especially kill me! I've been looking at various...
  9. Lana

    Extreme difficulty doing simple housework

    I am finding myself too exhausted and in too much pain to do any house work. I set off to do a simple job then have to sit down from pain. It is depressing. It is almost as if my body is rebelling against me, my brain says i can and then as soon as i start my body says no way. my doctor advises...
  10. T

    Fibromyalgia Pain Scale

    I came across this scale for measuring pain and thought it might help others explain their pain to family and doctors. cfs-fibromyalgia-rating-scale 100 Fully recovered. Normal activity level with no symptoms. 90 Normal activity level with mild symptoms at times...
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