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    Constant unwanted advice and comments about Fibro

    Hi.Im new on here so hello to everyone. I'm not sure if this was the right place to post this but it seemed appropriate being the thread for venting. i have been speaking to a friend. My friends daughter is not at all sympathetic or understanding about Fibro and believes her friends Fibro is in...
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    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
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    Pretty sure I have fibromyalgia

    Hi, my name is Joy. I am new to these forums, and this is my first post. I am 37 years old. I have been struggling for a long time, getting diagnosed with various things. 1. I had GERD (acid reflux), and my gastroenterologist told me it was the cause of my IBS, even though IBS started...
    • MamaGeek
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
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    Fibromyalgia and Daily Functioning

    Hello, everyone. I was hesitant about joining a support group of any kind, because I felt like it would mainly consist of complaining (on my part), and I didn’t want to annoy people. I finally decided that I was merely being close-minded and that I needed to talk with people dealing with...
    • ThePainPoet
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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    Tapentadol, best drug I've tried!

    Hi there I wanted you all to know Ive found a drug the makes life bearable again!I have been to pain management so many times and thought I had tried everything and was losing hope as my latest tramadol and lyrica duo was not working so well any more, then the pain doc whips out a chart of fibro...
    • Painjane
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
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    Might lose my job because of FMS

    Hi everybody, It's been a while since I posted here. I think I was trying to live as normally as possible knowing that I had Fibro. I was diagnosed in October 2014 and gave my diagnosis letter to my boss who was fully understanding as she had a family member with fibro but her case was worse...
    • Josee51
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    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
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    Long post alert: 8 things to say to a loved one with a chronic Illness

    1. I believe you: Instead of its all in your in your head. We all have heard this before and it hurts. Especially coming from a loved one. Saying these words to your loved one or fried is a beautiful gift they will be eternally grateful for. 2. I want to understand: The best way to to show...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Stones and magnets

    Hey everyone, It has been a year since I've been at this forum. Yesterday I really needed to vent since I've been having a huge flare up for more than a week now. With my exams coming up next week I locked myself in my house, tried to study and write some papers, but it has been frustrating...
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    New member in Tampa

    Hi all! I have felt so ALONE in the world lately so thought I would check into a forum... have been reading posts for the last 2 or 3 days and think i finally found people who "get me"! :) I have always had a bad immune system and have always been sick with this or that.... I was always...
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    looking for some understanding

    I don't really have anyone to talk to about my illness and how I feel. It seems like it's causing problems with my relationship. My boyfriend doesn't understand. It's like he just doesn't want to understand. And whenever I have a really bad fibro day and I try to talk about it, he gets...
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    Pain never stops, and nights are torture

    I am 40 years old, mom of 3 girls plus a bonus daughter. I have been living with Fibromyalgia for more than 10 years. I have recently been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis as well. I hurt 24/7 and nothing is helping any more. I am working full time. I have major difficulty with stairs. And recently...
    • PurpleAnkh
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Welcome new members
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