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    Males with fibro?

    My research has borne out the fact that fibro is under diagnosed in males and for many years (decades) was viewed as a condition that was a female condition. Either I am in the wrong type of body or something is amiss because I have been diagnosed with it. I have talked to many people who have...
    • nvdiver
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    • anxiety back balance bed condition daily diagnosis doctor doctors early female frustrated good health hip hope medications military research tests women wrong
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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    Hi, just joined the forum.

    I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2002 and after drug sensitivity issues and appalling side effects I do not use ANY medication which can sometimes be tough. If things get really bad I may take ONE tablet. I would be interested to know if anyone has seen the video's of clarkchiro on youtube...
    • Deborah
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    • brain condition fibromyalgia heart medication research sensitivity tests video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Fibro can worsen pain from other causes

    National Institutes of Health are doing studies regarding how our bodies process pain. "Research suggests that fibromyalgia is caused by a problem in how the body processes pain, or more precisely, a hypersensitivity to stimuli that normally are not painful. Therefore, several NIH-supported...
    • GingerR
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    • fibromyalgia health pain problem research
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Chronic pain
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    Benefits of Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

    I was trying to type up this post and somehow got redirected before completing it, but couldn't find it anywhere (sorry if it double posted). Through my research into ways to live a more natural, chemical free, holistic life, I discovered the amazing world of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy...
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    Essential Oils for Muscle Pain

    Through my research on ways to live a more natural and holistic life, I discovered the amazing world of essential oils and aromatherapy. One of the major symptoms of Fibro are chemical sensitivities. It's not that I don't believe some of the medications work, because they do, but the other...
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    Negative to the pressure point test, but 4 doctors still suspect I have fibro

    Hello all. I'm a 40yro woman and was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto's thyroiditis back in August. However, now that my thyroid hormone numbers have been brought to normal levels, I'm still suffering from a progressively worsening collection of symptoms. I joke that it's like...
    • CarryOn
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    • ability autoimmune back bed comfortable complain constipation daily diagnosis doctors early energy exhausted fatigue fibromyalgia hair headaches heart insomnia looking for nausea neck pain pressure problem research rheumatologist school swelling symptoms test tests tingling tongue vomiting work wrists
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
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    whole body tingling

    Hi, this is my first post here and I found the group by googling "tingling in face." i have had tingling in my arms, legs and face for about 6 years. It just suddenly started and didn't go away. It's gotten progressively worse but I do yoga, tai chi and other forms of exercise and I also eat an...
    • ntxwriter
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    • diagnosis diet exercise go away healthy medications natural neuropathy only symptom research symptom tests tingling yoga
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
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    Do you trust alternative medicines?

    Fibromyalgia is one of the most difficult medicines to diagnose and to treat. At present doctors are even battling to figure it out whether the person is really suffering from this disorder, this is due to common nature of the symptoms associated with the disorder. Doctors seem to be fighting a...
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    Does exercise assit with Fibromyalgia?

    Exercising is one of the most stress reliving factors know to man. In the past doctors used to think exercising might increase the severity of fibromyalgia. Recent studies in a lot of research institutions have shown otherwise. It is believed that exercise is essential for keeping muscles...
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    Totally Frustrated

    Hello! My therapist suggested I find a forum group to help me deal with fibro. No one seems to understand or take the time to research what I am going through. Even my doctor is frustrated and is scheduling an appointment with a pain doctor. Recently I have been having "electric shocks" in my...
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