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    Urgent Lyrica Question!

    I'm 18 and I was just diagnosed with FM and CFS on July 30th. My rheum started me on Lyrica Thursday night, and today I was reading about side effects. First off, I'm seeing that most people expereince side effects before the drug starts working. That's horrifying, to be frank, but not as...
  2. D

    Eight Years of Pain

    Hi there! I'm 41 years old and have lived with Fibromyalgia for 8 years. Does it deserve a captial F? I feel a bit shamed for not joining a forum until today. If I'd have listened to Mom, I would have joined years ago. I came for a commonality, as well as different aspects, advice and to...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  3. M

    Hi There! Newbie here!

    I am so happy that I found this forum. I've read a lot of the postings, and can relate to so much, including people not understanding that fibro is not in your head and your are not being lazy and trying to avoid things! Also, the LOOONNNNNNNG path to finally getting the right diagnosis...
  4. M

    How fibromyalgia affected me

    Hi everyone. So this is my story. My symptoms started when I was 15. About 2 years later I was diagnosed. How it has affected me the most has been in school. In highschool I had pretty understanding teachers. My English teacher even excused me being late for a month so I could take physical...
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  5. Lellobeetle

    How Fibromyailgia Has Affected Me

    I've already been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, after which I promptly pissed off my Rheumatologist by saying I thought nobody believed that to be a legitimate diagnosis. He said, "Well, I do." I've always had bad luck with doctors. They always say I have an unusual case. Nothing is ever easy...
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  6. T

    Have an interview for a much less stressful job but can I do it?

    I am home from work again. Today it's a colitis flare-up, fatigue and headache. I had put in my name on a job that sounded like it would be kind of fun and would be at a new agency. I think I'm ready to leave. Some other circumstances have made it very painful for me to work there. I am a...
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    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  7. Q

    I'm new here

    Hi! My name is Linda and I was given a fibro diagnosis at the beginning of May. I believe this is something I've been dealing with for awhile though (as I'm sure it is for most people that finally get the diagnosis). For me, getting the diagnosis was a big relief. I certainly wasn't looking to...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  8. S

    Can you tell the difference?

    Can you tell the difference between having the flu and having fibro pain mixed with IBS symptoms? I'm not entirely sure if I have the flu, but my body is certainly acting like it this morning. Then again, I've only had the flu once in my life, so maybe I don't have a good understanding of what...
  9. M

    Fibro explained in full at last.

    At last I have found someone who fully understands our illness. I watched his NON COMMERCIAL video from the University of California..His name Dr Andrew J Gross. OSHER centre of intergrative medecine under " Mini medical school for the public " THIS IS NOT A VIDEO WITH A HIDDEN AGENDER OR...
  10. K

    Help!

    I just joined this forum out of clear desperation. I was diagnosed with FB a few years ago after many doctors were unable to determine what else could be causing me the extreme pain, fatigue, depression, body tenderness (and this list goes on and on and seems to circle, with one causing the...
    • kbalint
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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