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  1. aimes1407

    at the end of my rope

    I was diagnosed about 3 years ago and my pain, fatigue and cognitive issues have only gotten worse. They are all so bad, I had to stop working and can't enjoy any part of life. My depression has reached a point that I just don't know what to do anymore. I am hoping that I can find someone to...
  2. L

    I don't know how to proceed from here

    I am a 55 year old female who had a hysterectomy 3 years ago (I still have one ovary). Since September 2015: * 3 level acdf Sept. 2015 with routine recovery * Soon after acdf, started having non-specific but severe tooth pain in my upper left molars. Dental xrays were normal. Tap test was not...
  3. R

    Rheumatologist thinks I have fibromyalgia

    I've had polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis since I was about 17 months old (15 now); finally in remission as of late 2015, but I still have chronic pain, fatigue, headaches all the time and some other symptoms. At my last rheumatology appointment just a few days ago, my doctor said she believes...
  4. T

    Disability

    I spoke with my attorney yesterday and he said I should get a hearing in either June, July or August and then get the decision about a month later. This is very disappointing news as I was originally told I would most likely have my hearing in June. I worry and fret about this constantly and...
  5. W

    Idk what to do.

    Hi I'm not sure how to start but I need to find out answers to questions I have about fibromyalgia. Here is some backround information about my wife and I. We are both in in our early 30s and we are highschool sweethearts. We have been together for 14 years, married for 8 of the 14 (no breaks or...
  6. S

    New to this support group

    Hello everyone. I am new to this group. Although, my support system is great, I need advice in how to voice my discomfort from my fibro to my boyfriend. He is SO amazing. I am just always worried he may leave me eventually :-(
  7. E

    Hi from the Netherlands!

    Just a few minutes ago I also made a post in the section for people who recently got diagnosed, but I feel it's proper etiquette if I would take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Esther from the Netherlands and I recently turned 37. I'm married, we have one daughter and two lazy cats. My field...
  8. B

    How to bring your pain level from a 12 to a 3

    Hi everyone l am new to these threads, l have suffered with fybromyalgia for the last 15 years and have now finally been diagnosed. l really wanted to share this with you, l used to suffer with the most excruciating pain it was so bad that l would be sobbing in the mornings with the pain unable...
  9. W

    Diaphragmatic Breathing

    For those unfamiliar with it, diaphragmatic breathing is also called deep or stomach breathing. Over the years, many of us have developed a habit of shallow (or chest) breathing, which is associated with holding tension in our bodies. If you've ever watched a baby sleep, you can see their...
  10. T

    Vent vent vent

    Today is my day off and I have done nothing but sit in my recliner the biggest part of the day. My feet hurt so bad that I just did not want to get up and walk on them. Just sitting here they hurt at the level of about seven and a half or 8 I just don't understand what this is all about or how...
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