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    The role of the hippocampus

    Recently I've been finding a lot of studies suggesting Fibromyalgia may be caused by a dysfunction of the hippocampus. The hippocampus plays a crucial role in the bodies regulation of pain, memories and sleep. Stress also plays a huge role in the function of the hippocampus, and when stressful...
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    New to support group

    Hey there! I'm really excited that I found this website and will be able to get some much needed understanding. My husband, family and friends are caring but it's different to be able to speak with someone who actually has the same diagnosis as me. I was diagnosed with FMS 10/2014 and had been...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    weakness and exhaustion

    Hi..has anyone felt like this...I have been dealing with what I think is fibromyalgia for 23 years and a ouple doctors also said that bcause no one can figure out what is wrong with me...the last couple months my symptoms have been extreme. I have days where extreme weakness and fatigue hit me...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Abuse: A Proposed Cause of FMS?

    I have been reading countless material that points towards abuse (which I have endured from infancy until 21 - sexual abuse/multiple r*pes, severe psychological/verbal/emotional abuse, and severe physical abuse) as a cause of FMS. I think I can vouch for that. I have many other disorders as a...
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    New Member

    Hello and thanks for having me. I have FMS and CFS. I was diagnosed not very long ago. I have been reading that abuse (which I have endured from infancy until 21 - all forms: sexual abuse/multiple r*pes, severe psychological/verbal/emotional abuse, and severe physical abuse) can be a cause of...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Girlfriend Has Fibromyalgia. Looking for ways to help.

    Hello! So I'm new to this forum, and new to the concept of Fibromyalgia. I am not diagnosed with the condition myself, but my girlfriend is and I'm looking for some information and advice. For some background, she is 19 and has been diagnosed with Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (Chronic...
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    • advice anxiety chronic chronic fatigue syndrome condition conditions fatigue fibromyalgia increase information looking for night pain school stress work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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    First time visit

    Hi, This is my first time doing this and I hope it gives my family and friends a break from me. When I was diagnosed (about 4 years ago) I really didn't believe I had it. The only thing I knew about it was the commercials on TV for the drugs. I had a gall bladder attack and the doctors did...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    My life changing Thanksgiving

    Hello, in the process of discovering my future with fibro. Thanksgiving day ran a great.5k. Soon after got a pain in my side. 4 months later and much stress I think I have all the symptoms. Weird ones. Hot areas, feels like veins on fire, back of hands, top and bottom of feet, legs, abdomen. I...
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    Canadian Hello

    Hi All :) I'm in the Edmonton, Alberta area, newly diagnosed. 43, have had symptoms for at least 8 years, if not more. It's gotten really bad the last 2. I am ecstatic to finally KNOW what's going on with me! On Lyrica, which as I keep saying, make me feel like the Tin Man who finally got...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Massage Therapy - how can it help

    As a licensed massage therapist I have seen many clients who have exhibited symptoms or have been diagnosed with either Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue. It has been my experience that the benefits of massage will differ at each visit dependent on the way my client feels that day. In general...
    • bleitnerlmt
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Alternative medicines and therapies
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