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    Best way to deal with a well meaning person who causes alot of additional stress?

    Hi! I'm new to this forum, and I have a question that I am hoping someone with experience in this can help me with! I have a family member who I love very much, but they are constantly convinced that if I would just do things "their" way, I will be magically cured of my fibromyalgia...
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    Feeling useless

    Hi, all newbie here.I've had symptoms for 15 years, diagnosed 5 yrs ago. I've had headaches all my life, but escalated to migraines after severe life-changing reaction to Levaquin. Amitriptylline, Gabapentin, Migrelief, several OTC supplements. Was on a beta blocker but side effects too much...
    • pjward
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    • activity back caffeine family frustrated gabapentin good headaches hope meds newbie pain scared sleep supplements support symptoms work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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    Blood tests- is it really fibro??

    Went to the doctor with a long list of pain- arms, shoulders, elbows, wrists, swelling in hands and feet, cold hands- always, daily migraines, severe jaw pain, inability to lose weight, thought I had dementia, never feel rested...the list goes on and on. Have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism...
    • Mrsbanff
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  4. brsoucy

    Shoes for Fibromyalgia

    The only shoes I can pretty much wear now are my comfortable Crocs. I used to wear slippers, boots, moccasins (were my favorite), ect. But now, if I wear something else besides my Crocs, my feet very much suffer from it that evening. At work, if I have an important meeting and have to dress up...
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    Where do I go from here?

    I had my rheumatologist appt today and saw a different doctor. I've waited months to see them, have been at my GP constantly and am attending regular meetings with my boss at work due to sickness absence. I pinned all my hopes on getting some answers today and the doctor was useless! She said...
    • Lou38
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    • back chronic diagnosis doctor drugs flare frustrated health mad meds pain pain management rant rheumatologist sick sleep test work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Do I have fibromyalgia?
  6. brsoucy

    Being Pregnant and having Fibro is Crazy

    This is my 2nd pregnancy and it seems my Fibromyalgia has gotten worse during this one. In my first pregnancy, it was mildly worse, but manageable. But with this 2nd one, wow, it is crazy. Growing a baby inside me zaps enough energy from me as it is, but with Fibro it is even more! I can't...
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    The Path To Treatment Continues

    I have mentioned here before that I was trying to change my doctor due to the overwhelming urge to knock the first one into the floor. On my last visit to him, he refused my request for a referral to a rheumatologist on the basis of "a rheumatologist only sees patients with rheumatological...
    • Heavenjumper
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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    widespread pain, support and treatments

    Found this forum as I have questions about fibro and dealing with the pain and exhaustion. I haven't yet been diagnosed but am waiting to see a rheumatologist. Ive had a lot of symptoms (mostly pain related) over the past many years but haven't put all my symptoms together until recently...
    • vevans
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    • chronic daily death happy kids men natural pain questions rheumatologist specialist stress support symptoms trauma treatments understanding work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  9. Lana

    Toxic people

    There always seems to be one family member that doesn't really care because they either think your being a baby or just plain lazy, They don't care about bring drama and conflict your way. They tell you about how bad there job is and the people they work with, disregarding that you have fibro...
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    Need help with painful feet

    Hi, im in desperate need of help, i have only just been diagnosed and i was wondering if anyone has any tips on what to do with my feet. They hurt so bad and i work 10hr shifts on my feet. I have currently been off work for 11 weeks now but next week im hoping to start a phased back to work. Iv...
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