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  1. C

    Just because I have fibro does not mean I dont have a brain!

    I am sick to death of being treated like an idiot who does not have 2 brain cells to rub together and who should not try to involve themselves with adult conversation. My OH is technical geek - but I have since having fibro taught myself a fair amount about web design and programming and I have...
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    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  2. T

    Getting started on this site

    Hi all, I am so glad to be here. Let me tell you a little about myself. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but have suffered from it for a couple of years. It started getting really bad when I took a job in document management where I basically spent my entire day pulling...
    • TipBill
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  3. Q

    Hi!

    I am new here and have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, my family and I realized I have had it since childhood on and off, but now in my mid 40's it isn't going away. Nothing is helping it except not doing a thing...and as a woman, we all know that just doesn't cut it...not...
    • QuietLight
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  4. M

    Partners of Those With Fibro

    My husband was diagnosed with fibro 2 years ago. We were just hanging in there and then Cymbalta was prescribed. Was already on Lyrica, Norspan, Endep (for sleep), Celebrex. As soon as started taking Cymbalta knew something was wrong straight away - admitted to hospital with serotonin syndrome...
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  5. N

    hey guys

    Hey guys. I am new to the group and would just like to tell you a bit about me. I am a young momma of two wonderful little guys 2 & 7. I have been married for almost 4 years. I am currently working as a server in a bar until I finish my schooling for funeral services. I am just going through...
    • Nicky G
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  6. J

    HELLO fIBROMYALGIA GROUP

    Well my story is a bit different i have all the signs of fibro and then some. Was diagnosed with this horrible disease this past summer. i'm serve weather changes , light , noise , stress , food , pain , serve muscle spasms. I'm a hairdresser, Dental Assistant and now a student to University Of...
    • jfer3469
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. A

    Hello. My sister has fibromyalgia.

    I thought I'd join this forum to gain more understanding of fibromyalgia rather than use Google or Yahoo Answers.
  8. trayne91

    Hmm... Anyone else find this interesting.

    So, I had my MRI done Monday. I get a call that says nothing in the MRI has to do with any of my symptoms. I ask what it said (she's mailing me a copy so I may know more later). She said, "Solitary subtle nonspecific focus of increased FLAIR signal intensity within the right parietal white...
  9. T

    I did it....

    After much anxiety and contemplation, I finally applied for Social Security Disability. This was very hard, not only because of the amount of information you had to provide, but also, it was another step in my journey of acceptance. It has truly changed the direction of my future. One I would...
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    • Forum: Chronic fatigue
  10. T

    Hello to you all..

    Hello my name is Tim. I was told I have fibrositis when I was 16, I am now 48. For years I have put up with pain, not really understanding what was going on. I also have arthritis, so I always put the pain down to that. Never could understand why the pain was in my muscles... My GP has now told...
    • Timmy
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