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  1. V

    Just diagnosed

    Hello everyone My name is Nicola, I'm 21 years old and live in Wales, UK. I was officially given the diagnosis of fibromyalgia today after years of joint pain finally cumulated in getting an examination from a rheumy and then an Isotope scan. Today I got the results from my GP. There were...
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  2. B

    just diagnosed

    I was just diagnosed by my new doctor but have had pain for numerous years. She started me on cymbalta until my blood work comes back and I see a rheumatologist. My problem with the cymbalta is the sever nausea. I am afraid to take it again because it is so bad. Will it ease up over time...
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  3. J

    Looking for a Dr. that recognizes fibromyalgia in Tucson, AZ

    I have had a terrible experience with my Primary care Doc since I've been with him for the last 2 years. He refused to read a "pain journal" I brought in that detailed my pain from day to day, hour to hour and all he has done for me since I've been seeing him is put me on a massage table with a...
  4. N

    Hello from Dundee, Scotland

    Just 'popping' in to say hello. I can go a few weeks without feeling a single symptom at all and I begin to doubt my doctor's 'prognosis' (is that the right word). Then I get hit again and sometimes a lot and sometimes a little. Reading on other sites about how some people are affected I...
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  5. M

    Feeling Alone with this new diagnosis

    This is my first posting and I guess I'm just looking for help coming to grips with the fact it's not something you can just fix or have surgery for and feel better. After having my Appendix rupture, kidney stones, infection, DJ stent and then Gallstones lead to the removal of my Gallbladder...
    • Ms deb
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  6. R

    Not Diagnosed

    Hello, I have suspected for the last 3-4 years that I may have fibro. Some days my body hurts so much that I want to cry. I have also suffered from migraines for the last 18 years but I am on medication for them. I should say that I have a very busy life. I work full time in a hospital and go to...
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  7. T

    Trying to work and be an active parent/spouse with fatigue, pain and colitis

    I am new to this forum. Well, new to any forum. I didn't know anything like it existed. I am a full-time manager, mother and wife. I have dealt with back pain most of my adult life (49 now). About 5 years ago, I started getting worse pain all over and developed ongoing headaches 24/7. I...
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    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  8. E

    My Doc Gave me Homework...Help!

    So the day finally came for me to go and get my blood work results and talk about treatment options today. First, my blood work came back normal and negative for the list of test run to rule out autoimmune diseases and other illness that could be causing my chronic fatigue and pain. Big relief...
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    • Forum: Pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
  9. S

    Hi All. Diagnosed today.

    Hi. I was just diagnosed today with fibromyalgia. I'm new here and I'm scared, angry, and sad. I'm trying to stay positive and get all the information that I can. My rheumatologist diagnosed me after a whole team of specialists tried. I was given Nortriptyline for my medication along with my...
  10. B

    Good morning

    Hi, I have been encourage to join a fibromyalgia group for some time now by my daughter who was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia I was diagnosed about 9 years ago & have pretty much coped with it by myself I think I have avoided forums as I thought & felt a bit pathetic with my condition as...
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