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    a depressing doctor visit

    went to pain doctor yesterday. when asked how I was, I mentioned that I am frustrated and discouraged because nothing seems to get any better. His response was to tell me that the only way that it can get better is if I engage in strong physical exercise, wherein my heart rate is constantly...
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    Amitriptyline - does it help?

    Hello all, I'm 20 and have very recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, although have suffered from it for around a year now. Alongside this, I have two shoulder conditions separate to the Fibro troubles, which I have been treated for for around 5 years now. After failed methods of treating...
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    Random symptoms: Fibro related or not?

    Hi all, As with any new diagnosis, you start to wonder if all kind of other things are related. There are a few symptoms I've noticed that may or may not be related to Fibro (or Celiac) but wanted to ask about: 1. rapid weight loss: I've lost 10lb since March! This is a good thing, since I'd...
    • Pegleg84
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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    Hi, I'm Peg and I have fibromyalgia

    Hello all, I've been posting on the forum a bit the past couple months, but thought I should make a proper (if very long-winded) introduction. Hi, I'm Peggy, and I have Fibromyalgia and Celiac Disease. I'm in my early thirties and live in Toronto. I work in publishing. I knit a lot. I have a...
    • Pegleg84
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Seeking some guidance in the world of Fibromyalgia

    Hello everyone, I am incredibly new to the world of forums, but decided to give it a go after encouragement from my family and friends. I'm 20 years old and have very recently (within the last two weeks!) been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. This accompanies multidirectional and bilateral...
    • djbondi71
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Flares

    I have never really understood the term flares. Maybe some of you could chip in with your definition? Does that mean for some of you lovely people that you have pain free days or pain free areas of your body some of the time....and that then there is an obvious flare either in a particular...
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    Fibromyalgia and Depression

    How can I help people with fibromyalgia deal with their emotional and physical pain? Are there more natural ways of reducing pain other than medications?
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    No energy

    Hello Do you feel like you have no energy to do anything, but lucky to be able to at least go to work for 8 hours even though at times that can be a struggle when the pain starts.
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    My lightbulb moment

    Years ago, and im talking about 25 yrs back, I Had an emergency Dental appoinment, the Dr.( took x rays, proded and looked and could not find anything ), so the only thing he could come up with to get rid of the pain ,was to do a root canel. I had forgotton about that long ago experiance, until...
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    just some quick thoughts from my daily journal

    I try to write a positive quote everyday. When you are in physical pain try to think of the the simple things you are still able to achieve. try not to think in black and white you don't always have to be perfect you will gain confidence by loving and accepting yourself. Life is one big...
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