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  1. D

    What's the Future Look Like?

    I'm 57 I've had odd pains off and on for a few years - mostly lower back, hips, etc. I blamed it on getting old or arthritis, but when I began having pain in my collarbones, arms, neck, wrists and hands, in fact nearly everywhere from my hips up, I knew something wasn't right. I also began...
    • ddnlj
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    • anxiety back bed depression early energy falling ibs neck night pcp rheumatologist symptoms work wrists
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  2. L

    Fed Up

    Hi all! My name is Larry, I'm 43, and I'm new here. Sorry for the less than cheery "Title," but that's what I am. For about two years I have had these mystery symptoms: 1. Painful abdominal bumps under skin (lipomas) 2. Painful bumps on ribs 3. Visible muscle twitches all over my body 4...
    • LarryInTexas
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    • abdominal age anxiety diagnose doctor doctors fatigue fibromyalgia good health hope men muscle muscle pain neck problem scare sore symptoms tests twitches women
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  3. W

    Newbie here-how do you tell what is flaring?

    I have FM just like my mother did. I have many skin/food allergies and I am very hypersensitive. I have been taking gabapentin since 2012 for nerve problems that started after my hall bladder was removed. Right after that the arthritis in my back and neck got much worse and I started having...
    • Wayupnorth
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    • advice allergies back canada clinic family father fingers flare food gabapentin health men neck neurologist newbie pain rash teaching treatments wrists
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  4. T

    Update

    Saw the rheumatologist today and she confirmed what my PCP had diagnosed which is fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. She did an extensive exam including blood work and x-rays of my neck and shoulders. She recommended some changes in medication and perhaps some aqua therapy. I am...
    • TipBill
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    • chronic chronic fatigue syndrome cure doctor fatigue fibromyalgia medication neck night pcp problem rheumatologist sleep therapy update work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  5. S

    New & Confused...need some advice

    A year ago my dr said he thought I had fibromyalgia ...I didn't believe him - I just didn't have the symptoms. (I had a left hip replacement and a right knee replacement) I went to him a week ago and told him I was a mess. I told him I was SO depressed - the antidepressants I was on aren't...
  6. N

    Doctor Doesn't Believe Fibromyalgia is a Real Diagnosis

    Hi, I have been having medical issues for at least eight years, and have been brushed off and offered antidepressants for most of them. Fall of 2013, I got a lot worse. Extreme fatigue, moderate pain to severe at times, insomnia, waking up like I took a beating all night long, cannot find...
    • NeraCaligula
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    • advice autoimmune back diagnosis dizziness doctors falling fatigue fibromyalgia fingers insomnia leg men migraine muscle neck night pain pcp pneumonia rheumatologist scleroderma sounds spasms steroid shot stiffness tests treatment vision
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  7. J

    EFT Tapping Basics

    I've been doing tapping for some time now....do it daily, some days more than on others. One can look it up as we can't post links here I gather. EFT = Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping is exactly that, learning the areas on neck/thyroid area, and areas on face and top of head to "WAKE UP...
  8. R

    Doctor diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome

    Hi everyone! I have recently been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome. It took me a long time to get any doctor to diagnose me with anything at all. I have been suffering from tmj disorder, a sleep disorder and chronic neck and back tension along with a slew of other random symptoms. I also...
    • Runwithwolves
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    • advice anxiety back book depression diabetes diagnosed diagnosis doctors energy fibromyalgia friend gabapentin good medication medicine men neck pain positive thinking relief scared second opinion sleep symptoms test tongue treatment understanding work wrong
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  9. J

    Trying to find answers

    Hi, I am not sure if I have fibro at all. I have read a lot about it and am still confused about what exactly it entails so who better to discuss this with then people with fibro. Looking for any feedback into my symptoms. Thank you. I have had Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia for over two years...
    • justjane37
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    • anxiety arm cervical chronic chronic pain confused good hip looking for medication mri neck neurologist night pain ribs shoulder sore symptoms tingling weakness
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  10. M

    At my wits end

    I am not sure what is going on with my but let me break down my experience. I would really appreciate any feedback that you guys can provide. My symptoms started in October 2014. I am a 33 year old female. I was experiencing extreme neck and shoulder pain, in addition to hand and arm pain...
    • Mcozy33
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    • anxiety arm bfs brain cervical diagnosis emg female fibromyalgia good headaches help! job medication mri muscle muscle twitching neck pain pain medication shoulder sore stress symptoms tests twitches twitching wanted wrong
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
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