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    Tips for keeping a positive outlook on this disease...

    Well, we all know that maintaining a positive outlook on our lives with Fibro can make a huge difference in our overall quality of life. But, we also know sometimes that is easier said than done. Between the pain, soreness, depression, doctors visits, and medication regiment some days it...
  2. S

    hello i am new

    Great to have a place like this for support. I am currently taking Cymbalta 30 mg in the morning and gabapentin 300 mg at bedtime and this works pretty good, but fatigue is sometimes overwhelming, not sure if it is the medication or the fibro that causes me to fight sometimes to stay awake.
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    Sun Sensitivity

    Since I've had Fibromyalgia my eyes have been extremely sensitive to light. I pretty much wear sunglasses most of the time but recently I noticed some changes when I'm in the sun. I've spent pretty much every summer in the sun and I naturally have dark skin and tan easily. My 3rd time in the sun...
  4. S

    Greetings from a new member

    I was diagnosed two years ago, but the worst symptoms didn't hit until this past winter. I'm 62, so I assumed a lot of my aching joints/bones was arthritis, which I also have...runs in my family. I was tested at age 42 for rheumatoid arthritis, but was negative. I had an aunt who had crippling...
    • Swann
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    Things are frustrating me...

    Well, my Doctor informed me about an hour ago that I would have to start getting injections in my upper back and shoulders in order to keep getting my pain meds. He believes that introducing this into my monthly regiment will greatly aid in my relief. As I have shared several times I feel...
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    New Member

    Hi everyone, So, yesterday I finally got diagnosed with FMS. I've been living with it for quite a few years but thought the symptoms I had were down to 'getting a bit older' I'm only 45. Thanks to a proactive GP who was very thorough and determined to find an answer for me, and I must add...
    • Lainey Jones
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    A newbie from Brampton, Ontario

    Hi, I've been recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have my bad days and then my not so bad days. I think I have had it for years but it has taken this long for a definitive diagnosis. The pain is exhausting. depressing and frustrating as my mind says go, go but my body says no, no. I have...
    • Jacs
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    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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    I have been diagnosed for years now but I am glad to be here now.

    Greetings everyone. This is my first post on this forum. I was diagnosed in November of 2009 and, have been trying to cope with it ever since. Some days are better than others which I am sure we all know that. I am blessed with a great doctor who truly cares about keeping this condition...
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    New to this site

    Hi everyone, I've recently been diagnosed but think I've had this for some time now. It was thought I had arthritis, but no signs. Now I have high potassium and low vitamin D. On medication for both. Only painkillers for Fibro, not very good though. :sad:
  10. G

    New to this

    Hello, I got the fibro diagnosis in March but have had symptoms for a few years. I'm having a tough time accepting this. I've always been fit, active, and had a pretty high tolerance to pain. I now find myself exhausted, loopy, and in constant pain. I'm not taking medication yet but am...
    • GrannyC
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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