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    Hearing

    Well it is finally over. I was surprisingly calm during the hearing itself but once I got home I fell apart. I can't believe what a huge relief I feel that this is all over and done with. So I was sitting in the hall and my attorney came out and got me. I went and spoke with the judge and...
  2. MaggyBunny

    Frustrated with my "supportive/understanding" boyfriend

    First off I should state that I got diagnosed a few months ago with fibromyalgia, since then I've bought so many books… one book in particular "fibromyalgia for friends and loved ones" my parents found it very helpful and answered a lot of questions. My boyfriend (of many years that I live with)...
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    Cymbalta questions

    Hello, My doctor put me on Cymbalta yesterday, took my first dose this morning. I was wondering if anyone has some insight to share. Has it helped your pain and fatigue at all? Did you have any side effects? How bad was going off it? Have you combined the Cymbalta with anything else that...
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    new treatment breakthroughs

    I have been doing a lot of reading about new breakthroughs in fibro treatment. Some of them include using a medication that is for alcoholics and opiate users to help block the effects of the drug in their brain so they can stop using them. It's called LDN or naltrexone. People have had great...
  5. L

    Newbie to FM Forums

    Hello!! I was diagnosed with Fibro, CFS and CPS as well as carpal tunnel syndrome. I'm new and have so many questions and ideas... And well it's just good to vent when no one understands. On top of my physical illnesses, I'm also diagnosed as bipolar, anxiety disorder, SAD, panic attacks and...
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    Question

    Has anybody on this site had to go before an ALJ. If so did you make an attempt to do your hair and makeup (if you are female) or did you just roll out of bed, throw on some clothes and go to your hearing. On days where I don't have anywhere to go I don't even bother getting out of my pajamas...
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    Broken bones and Fibro

    I have Fibro, have for years. 8 weeks ago I took a really bad fall and broke 2 bones in my foot/ankle. one on the inside and one on the outside. When they found the first fracture I was non-weight bearing for 2 weeks, after 2 weeks they discovered a second fracture. I was allowed to start...
  8. L

    Newly diagnosed-Hi and Questions

    Hi! I am glad I found this site! I have ms and have for 10 years. I was diagnosed with fibro this week and so I'm still trying to learn about it. I haven't been feeling well for the past year and at my yearly physical, my primary dr. Ordered bloodwork. I had some levels off and she...
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    Massage cause extreme pain

    Hello all, Although I still have not been diagnosed with fibro (at this time doc just keeps claiming it's myfascial syndrome) I had yet another incident that makes me think that I may have fibro. Being that my doctor hasn't given me any guidance or direction on how to manage my "myofascial...
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    New here...

    Hello, I've been sick for a very long time and it took years for them to diagnose anything. So I got fibromyalgia as a diagnosis and from reading your stories it seems accurate. Also I think my pain is alot higher than average. It will be good to know some people who share my symptoms and...
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