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  1. C

    I'm more than happy to help you

    There are very many things about fibromyalgia that a doctor may not consider without a proper history. There are many psychological trauma disorders that can cause these symptoms and there are drug induced fibromyalgia symptoms as well. I do domestic violence and substance abuse counseling so...
  2. C

    HELP needed please!!

    Hello! I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Surrey, UK. I have been living with Fibromyalgia and M.E. for many years myself. As part of my degree I am focusing my dissertation research on the experiences of Fibromyalgia and linked aspects of health. I am really hoping...
  3. T

    Do you experience a reset in activity tolerance??

    Hi folks, I've been sick for about a year now, and my doc has finally given me a "tentative" diagnosis of fibro. I really wanted the opportunity to speak with folks who have the condition and find out if what I'm experiencing falls in the realm of fibro possibility I guess. Last February, I...
    • themaddestmax
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    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  4. B

    Fibromyalgia symptoms, headaches, difficulty sleeping and body aches

    I am 67 years old and in hindsight have been suffering with symptoms of fibro for years now. At the moment I have a flare up with headaches, severe aches in my legs and arm and ankles. It is difficult to sleep at night because of the pain and I wake most mornings still tired and depleted. IBS is...
  5. L

    Hand and foot symptoms?

    Does anyone else experience anything other than just pain in their hands or feet. For the past few weeks I've been experiencing hands and feet that feel hot and stingy but are actually cold to touch. The palms of my hands are extremely sensitive when touching anything. A warm bath helps but my...
  6. H

    The Path To Treatment Continues

    I have mentioned here before that I was trying to change my doctor due to the overwhelming urge to knock the first one into the floor. On my last visit to him, he refused my request for a referral to a rheumatologist on the basis of "a rheumatologist only sees patients with rheumatological...
    • Heavenjumper
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    • back depression diagnosis doctor family fibromyalgia fingers good hope lyrica medication men neurologist questions referral rheumatologist treatment wanted work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  7. Kelvin

    Male, 28 - chronic pain

    Hi, new here. I've been dealing with chronic pain for several years now, being shuffled from doctor to doctor, trying to figure out what's wrong. I've been on psych disability for 6 or 7 years for severe depression, anxiety, and ptsd. I also suffered from chronic migraine. 2 years ago, I had...
    • Kelvin
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  8. J

    rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, tramadol and cymbalta

    I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia three and four years ago I am now taking gabapentin and tramadol along with Cymbalta can anyone tell me how many milligrams they are taking and if they are getting relief from the pain
    • Jeff1964
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    • cymbalta fibromyalgia gabapentin pain questions relief tramadol
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  9. V

    widespread pain, support and treatments

    Found this forum as I have questions about fibro and dealing with the pain and exhaustion. I haven't yet been diagnosed but am waiting to see a rheumatologist. Ive had a lot of symptoms (mostly pain related) over the past many years but haven't put all my symptoms together until recently...
    • vevans
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    • chronic daily death happy kids men natural pain questions rheumatologist specialist stress support symptoms trauma treatments understanding work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  10. T

    Stressed out

    Well today was the day from hell. I don't even know where to begin. I guess what lead to today being hell actually started yesterday morning. My husband decided he was going to make something using the food processor. Mind you this was at 5:30 in the morning. I didn't get to sleep until...
    • TipBill
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    • anxiety back clinic doctor feet fell food good heart lead looking for medication men panic disorder pcp questions sleep stupid surgery wanted wrong
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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