I really don't know how to use this site very well. My pain has gotten worse lately and I don't know what to do about it. I am open to any support or suggestions you may have.
Hi! I was diagnosed with Undefined Connective Tissue Disease, osteoarthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Fibromyalgia along with back and hip issues all in June and all at once! I woke up one day last winter feeling like this and it's never gone away. I have always been a very active and...
I was diagnosed with FMS several years go after a surgery that I never seemed to recover from. It took many frustrating dr visits, a multitude of tests, and years of fighting to get the treatment that works for me. While I do not have my entire life back, I am at a place where I can function...
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I was officially diagnosed as have fibro by a Rhuemetologist yesterday, but I'm not new to chronic pain or fatigue. I've been in pain every day, at least to some extent, since a car accident four years ago. My pain almost completely went away (stayed at a 1-3 every day) while pregnant then...
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Whenever I get real cols or stressed my arms and legs start to twitch really bad.. I can't get it to stop for a while and it hurts for hours you can see the muscles moving.. Kind of like people with Parkinson's. but different I'm sure... Just not sure how to deal with it. Especially in public....
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I really don't know how to start this, it's been a while since I've tried to communicate with other people about my situation. It's very hard to discuss this even with my doctor because as far as I know there is a small number of people who has the same condition as mine here in our...
Hi all,
I am new to the forum and am hoping to connect with others who have Fibromyalgia. I can't tell you all how much I hate having this disorder. So not relishing waking up every morning in constant pain and going to bed every night in pain. It has taken over my life completely. Now I know...
Right now, I'm just wanting to curl up into a ball and cry and I seriously think it would help to just get it out. And, I know I am just getting started in this battle which makes me want to cry worse. :cry:
I tried Cymbalta for pain and had a severe reaction to it. Dr. gave me Gabapentin. I...
I'm new to this group. I've basically been told that it's all in my head. Although I know that I'm not crazy..I'm going crazy with this pain. I can barely walk a short distance,I have pain in my right shoulder that comes and goes. I basically hurt all over. Is there anybody that can give me...
Hi everyone. New to the group. Hoping to learn from the more experienced. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease last May after about 8 years of symptoms. After going gluten free, many side effects subsided, but many did not or only improved, but did not get completely better.
I ended up in...