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  1. Q

    Hi!

    I am new here and have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, my family and I realized I have had it since childhood on and off, but now in my mid 40's it isn't going away. Nothing is helping it except not doing a thing...and as a woman, we all know that just doesn't cut it...not...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  2. M

    Partners of Those With Fibro

    My husband was diagnosed with fibro 2 years ago. We were just hanging in there and then Cymbalta was prescribed. Was already on Lyrica, Norspan, Endep (for sleep), Celebrex. As soon as started taking Cymbalta knew something was wrong straight away - admitted to hospital with serotonin syndrome...
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    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  3. A

    Hello from my bed :(

    Hi all, I am 43 years old and I have been having symptoms for a few years but in the past year it has all gotten worse. I suspected fibromyalgia because my mother has it and I kind of recognized the symptoms. I was diagnosed with depression about 8 years ago but I believe I had the fibro then as...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  4. L

    Progesterone therapy for treatment of fibromyalgia.

    I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia one year ago. I have tried everything from homeopathy, alternative medicine, with no real reduction in pain and improvement in sleep quality... I refused to take anti depressants, prescribed by my rheumatologist.. I had almost given up hope until I...
  5. F

    Do you take alternative medicine seriously?

    Do you think that alternative medicine has secrets that modern medicine simply is not aware of? If so, what are some of these secrets that we should be made aware of?
  6. AugustGreig

    Gabapentin (Neurontin) as a treatment for FMS?

    Has anyone else ever had any experience using gabapentin to treat fibromyalgia? I had a friend who was prescribed this drug for pain associated with diabetes. Knowing that I suffered from insomnia and chronic pain, both from fibromyalgia and Scheuermann's Disease, she suggested that I try some...
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
  7. T

    Is it easier now to be diagnosed

    When I worked in the medical field while in the Air Force. I remember the Internal Medicine doctors telling me it was always hard to make a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Is this still true today or has it become easier? I know my mother went through a lot of appointments before they finally...
  8. G

    Autoimmune something or other... maybe

    Hi, About a year ago my Rheumatologist said that I most likely have Fibromyalgia, and I'm OK with that, sort of. For as long as I can remember I have had symptoms that fall into the FMS list. I'm a 66y/o male and my memory is affected by something, so forgive my historical references, they are...
    • gone03
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  9. K

    What is the Best Over the Counter Pain Medication that You Have Used?

    What is the best over the counter pain medicine that you have used? I have always used Advil for my pains and aches, but recently a friend told me about Aleve which is a little bit stronger than Advil. One Advil has only 200 mg of Ibuprofen, while one Aleve has 220 mg. of it. I don't know if...
  10. M

    I am going to share the names of some very good supplements that really work.

    Hello everybody my name is Michael I am a caregiver and a licensed CNA I look after my grandmother who has had Fibromyalgia since 2001 and I just wanted to share the names of some supplements that I have researched and recommended to her because I am always on Facebook and I knew some people who...
    • Michael26Anderson
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Alternative medicines and therapies
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