I started having pain back in 2011 after I began a part-time job that was more physical than I had performed before. I was just into my 40s, so not a good idea I guess since all my jobs had been sedentary before. I was in decent shape though and it was just part-time, so I didn't think...
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I have been looking for a place to talk to people who understand what I go through on a daily basis. I was diagnosed with fibro in January of this year(2015). I had recently changed drs. because my original dr didnt know what was wrong and my new dr immediately sent me to an RA and she asked...
. Diagnosed with FMS 01/1996 and CFS 08/1996. I was 36, in the prime of my career. It was not a gradual onset but sudden, one day fine, got the flu, apparently kicked it all off. I was in bed first two years while mainstream doctors worked to find medications that at least got me moving...
Hi everyone,
I'm Nada, I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia a week ago.
I was so greatful to finally get a name for this monster that has been ruining my life. I have been doubting myself for a while, thinking that maybe I'm just crazy or had become a hypochondriac.
I have Graves disease...
so I went to the job centre , and was told I was on the wrong benefit . Ok I though. Well the lady said u need to try for ESA .reather like pip .or DLA . After finding a good website to see what they ask. I found that as long as u are breathing u can work.
There no way I can hold down a full...
well I have an appointment 1 o clock this afternoon. 12 miles away.
Where il have to explain to someone why I can't work. Lucky that Dr has left me a print out of what I have meds for.
It will either be someone who has never heard of it and I then have to explain the best I can what it is.
Or...
I've been living with Fibro for three years, lost medical when I could no longer work. I moved closer to family in Illinois and needless to say the Medicaid program doesn't pay for any fibromyalgia drugs that actually works.
The drug companies don't give help to anyone on Medicaid.
Now they are...
I'm seeing a PA at a pain clinic. He prescribes my meds. The only real relief I ever get is if I take Oxycodone. I only take it when I really need it (I have a great respect for what that kind of medication can do) and I only take 1/2 of what's prescribed. I average 1/2 about 5 times a week...
last time i was on here i thought i was loosing it all
first i dont want to come off rubbing in anyone's face
or upsetting anyone in anyway
for 3 to 4 years i watched my heath go to being able to do almost nothing
back 3 to 4 years ago my sleep ap machine broke and the provider refused
to...
Well folks, as you know from my posts, i have moved to the mountains in AZ.
i am getting reduced pains here. elevation works!
i went to a pain mgt doctor on the mountain and i found they are uneducated and uncaring.
the doctor said i was crazy and I was making up that i had my diagnosis. as...