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Here's my background: 36, woman, 140 (lost 25lb since 11/12) I was diagnosed with psoriasis at 15. I started humira in 2007 to control the skin lesions. In 2011 my ex dislocated my shoulder and I had to discontinue humira while I had two surgeries in 5/12 and 10/12. A week...
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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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I'm Kelly, I was diagnosed with Fibro & Chronic Fatigue in early 2012. I have since stopped all medications (about a year ago now) and am doing ok but still in pain most of the time. (not chronic pain like I had in the beginning but enough to notice)
I stopped the meds because I am...
Just got back from the rhumatology consultant with diagnosis for fibromyalgia. Awaiting test results and xrays to show if osteo-arthritis is present. Relieved that I now know why I have felt so bad the last few years. It took so long to sort out my thyroid (with Hashimoto's Thyroidits) and put...
HI! I'm sprirling out of control!:-( As the Dr.s Here do not know how to treat me and so they are taking the medications away for fear of the side affects! when I've been on theem for years! and now I'm on cold TURKEY! Any suggestions?
Hello ! I am 60 years old. I am new to this forum, but unfortunately not new to fibro. I `ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 9-10 years ago, but was experiencing all those symptoms for many years before that . I was having pain in the muscles of my legs and arms. Then I start having pain...
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My name is Andy and I have suffered with Fibromyalgia,Chronic Pain And CFS for around 17years now and I honestly don't think I have ever felt this bad.The all over pain is bad enough but the tiredness and fatigue is really getting me down.Apart from my Dr and wife I don't really...
Hi Everyone,
My name is Andy and I have suffered with Fibromyalgia,Chronic Pain And CFS for around 17years now and I honestly don't think I have ever felt this bad.The all over pain is bad enough but the tiredness and fatigue is really getting me down.Apart from my Dr and wife I don't really...
My sister-in-law told me to add turmeric/curcumin to my daily diet to help alleviate pain and swelling. She also said to add a pinch of black pepper when I use turmeric because the pepper magnifies the turmeric's effects.
I absolutely do not want to be on medications. I've utilized her advice...
I really need help from anyone who has ever breast-fed. I am breastfeeding and have fibro/myofascial pain- it is Particularly and in my shoulder/neck/arm. I only feed lying on my side as that supposed to be the least "stressful" position. However I've just been having the worst pain all over but...