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    Recently Diagnosed- So Many Questions!

    Hi all! I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 weeks ago, although I've had symptoms for the last 3 years. I'm 22, and wonder if treatment options are different if you're younger? My GP has started me on Cymbalta (very low dose, 20mg set to increase to 40mg in the next couple of days), and...
    • honeynsteel
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    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  2. M

    Hello im new to this sight

    I am also newly diagnosed with Fibro with CF and CP. I had pain for about a year when i finally went to my Primary DR. with joint pain in my fingures and ankles and swelling. after bloodwork and xrays he sent me to a bone specialist which took months to get in to see.She then sent me to a...
    • mportu
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    • burning daily feet fibromyalgia newly diagnosed night pain questions specialist swelling test
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  3. J

    maybe this will help

    Hi, I found out 2 years ago that i had the dreaded "F" word. I hated the word because I just thought it was just a doctors way of telling you that they didnt know what was wrong with you. As I researched I found more and more people with it. I was off work and in pain all the time , I couldn't...
  4. M

    lupis

    The possibility of Lupis hangs in the horizon. My last blood work came back with a high ANA. Which like fibro presents itself as a auto immune disease. There's no cure, but...if caught early enough can help the Medical community decide what meds to use. I've been on a Marithon, google...
  5. Forgetmenot

    Disability

    So I had the dreaded meeting. I was told dont take any meds the day before u go.so on the day I hurt. I had to go right down the end of the corridor. I had to stop 3 times. She asked me a few questions but not as many as I thought. I had to stand up sit down I just couldn't get comfy.the funny...
  6. A

    whats best?

    So I just typed good detail of what Ive been dealing with and what ive tried tried but then deleted it! :evil: Im not doing that. Main question is what have you tried that seems to help the best? I know everyone is different but I dont know anyone with FM. So would like some opinions. Ive been...
  7. D

    Pain in upper body ribs spine shoulder blades arms

    Hi all you lovely people. I have so many questions lately. I have been in bed alot for several months on and off and i know i have been hunched up too much using a lap top etc propped up to drink watch TV sometimes. I have been in too much pain everywhere to think or care at the time about...
  8. S

    IV Vitamin Therapy

    Hello All, Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to try IV Vitamin Therapy when I went to San Diego. My PCP had mentioned this therapy before and after traveling and getting extremely exhausted I called and made an appointment. I was able to speak to a very knowledgeable Dr she went over my...
  9. M

    Recently diagnosed FM, new to the forum, have a few questions

    Hi everyone! I'm new here, and only very recently diagnosed with FM (and a few other things), two days ago. I've been in and out of hospitals and medical centres for the last 18 months, and despite finally having a diagnosis, I'm still having multiple scans and tests. I've been having issues...
    • Mika96
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. S

    New here - newly diagnosed as well

    Hi there I was diagnosed last week with fibromyalgia and rhuemetoid arthritis as well as bursitis in my hips. I'm presently a school bus driver but the bouncing of the seat is aggravating the bursitis in my hips. I am just starting medication. My questions are: Need to look for a new career -...
    • Selfhelp
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    • children diagnosed fibromyalgia job medication medications new job newly diagnosed questions school
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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