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    Differential Diagnosis

    Hello, I'm wondering what are the basics for a differential diagnosis between fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, and any other condition that involves generalized pain. I'll appreciate some information about this. Thanks! Thalia
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    I did it....

    After much anxiety and contemplation, I finally applied for Social Security Disability. This was very hard, not only because of the amount of information you had to provide, but also, it was another step in my journey of acceptance. It has truly changed the direction of my future. One I would...
    • terbaer
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Chronic fatigue
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    Newbie hello.

    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and to fibromyalgia. I have just been diagnosed with the condition after years of pain and suffering. For a long time I have been on a quest to find out what's wrong with me and suspected I may have lupus as my mum has it and some of my symptoms have been the...
    • Emy0001
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    • condition fibromyalgia good information newbie pain support symptoms test wrong
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Hello

    I am new to this forum. I hope I can get some support and information from people like me with this condition. It has been extremely frustrating not having anyone to speak with about this.
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    Eight Years of Pain

    Hi there! I'm 41 years old and have lived with Fibromyalgia for 8 years. Does it deserve a captial F? I feel a bit shamed for not joining a forum until today. If I'd have listened to Mom, I would have joined years ago. I came for a commonality, as well as different aspects, advice and to...
    • DailyChallenge
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    • advice age allergies back bed burning cats depression diagnosis doctors driving fatigue fibromyalgia flare foods hair health heart hope information meds pain problem questions remission story stress symptoms tests understanding unpredictable wrong
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Can cider vinegar help reduce joint pain and inflammation?

    A friend recently told me that he managed to clear up his gout in a few weeks just by using cider vinegar, he also told me that people suffering from joint paint and inflammation due to arthritis or fibro may benefit from a reduction in pain and inflammation just by taking a small amount in a...
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    What do you like to read?

    Being afflicted with chronic pain tends to force you to rest a lot. In the many years that I suffered from constant discomfort, I pend a lot of time reading. I would read anything, from books, magazines to newspapers, always hungry for information and ready to get distracted from my pain. Even...
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    "Moan" Monday

    Guess it's one of those days today...took my regular meds but ache all over and took a two hour nap after lunch... Took a tour of a local nursing home and got some information from the admissons director (who was very helpful and informative) in case I have to bring my mom to Florida. Then...
    • JKerner59
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    • back clinic dad fatigue florida helpful holiday hope information job meds pain unpredictable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
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    Hello! First time here

    Hello from California :-) I've had chronic fatigue for close to 30 years, then was diagnosed with fibro more recently. They are similar and just seemed to morph. I believe it kicked off when I had a horrific food poisoning episode that wrecked my gut for a good year, then while that was...
    • Pnacioius
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    • age chronic early fatigue food good information job sharing sleep support
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Hello! I'm new here!

    Hello! Searching for the latest information on research and treatment options. I was diagnosed in 2007, and want to purchase my first book. Any suggestions? Thinking of "The Idiots Guide to Fibromyalgia" or Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors. Input is...
    • rzjmom1
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    • book chronic fibromyalgia information men pain research trauma treatment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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