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    alternative medication

    My husband smokes pot, I've been against it ever sence having kids because I heard it was a gateway drug to worse drugs, but ...... there are days I hurt so bad I try it, it just makes me -1 hungry, spacy, and tired. It's now legal, but......, Will I build up a tolerance to it, or get fatter, or...
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    Pain, weight gain, too many medications

    Hi, I am a 26 year old who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 2 years ago. I have tried to stay active, but I have progressed with pain and problems very quickly. Does anyone else have a problem with weight gain? I can not seem to stop gaining weight no mater what I do. Please help!
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    New and confused

    For the past 2-3 years I've been dealing with a bunch of symptoms. I've seen a few specialists for these symptoms separately. Like a neurologist for my migraines, a urologist for my frequent urination, cardiologists for my palpitations, psychologist for my depression etc. never really thinking...
    • StuckInNYC
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    I feel like weight gain from FM is ruining my life...

    Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum and new to FM. I'm 33 and was diagnosed in April after a 6-month long Epstein Barr virus infection. I gained more than 30 pounds in that time. I am now taking Plaquenil and Elavil for the pain, and phentermine to help me lose weight. My pain is improving and I...
  5. C

    Newly diagnosed. I'm not me anymore!

    Hello all! Newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and asthma. I have been a hairdresser for over 20 years, single mother, strong physically and mentally and very independent! I just turned 60 this year and BAM! I am in constant pain from my head to my toes! Lots of headaches, gut...
    • curlgurl52
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    Trying to find the best treatment

    Hi all fellow sufferers, I been in pain for at least 4 years, been going crazy thinking its all in my head. I finely told my Doctor I can't do this anymore. He looked into some "new" things for him and tested me for Fibro and send me to a Neurologist. And guess what? I am not crazy! Now I am...
    • Anja
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    Caution!

    I hope this will help someone else too. I quite Lyrica not because I wanted to, because it did help nerve pain, But in the process it also had 2 side effects I can not put up with. One is weight gain, for myself 20 to 30 lbs. Also can cause unusual ways of thinking. I've actually caught myself...
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    frustrated with weight gain

    I am new to this whole fibromyalgia life. I have been on Cymbalta 60 for about 6 months now. I was also on Amitriptyline for 4 months. I have also put on about 40 pounds in those 4 months. I am a healthy eater, I was not exercising as I did in the past due to trying to figure out what is good...
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    Sevella, lyrica, cymbalta? I'm new help please

    I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple months ago. I found a new doctor since the last one told me I just need a vacation and massage. :evil: The new doctor gave me 3 medications to choose from cymbalta, sevella and lyrica. I have researched online but would like to know which works best if...
  10. C

    Men with Fibromyalgia - my son's experience

    Once suffering from FM but last year diagnosed with Addison's disease and now I'm 90% better. However, I want to share with you my experience with my now almost 17 year old son. My son often complained about depression but, since he has ADHD and has been on that medication since 3rd grade, one...
    • Chilly63
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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