Hi, I was looking for support for an alkaline diet and happened to find this board. I'm 65 and have had FM for for about 15 to 20 years. I've controlled it with acupuncture, but lately, the acupuncture has been making my nerves worse. My daughter in law suggested that i try an alkaline diet...
Hey everyone I'm Los. Been struggling with fibromyalgia for over 2 years now. New to this and any forum, and im only here because I Gabe no other place that can understand what I'm going through. Everyday I wake up just hoping I can get through my horrible agonizing life and not lose my job or...
I am (was) an avid gardener. Now I can't get out there and plant, transplant, bend over when I need to. I am also weak in my arms and legs. I am so frustrated!😣 Walking is painful as my feet ache along with my legs and my balance isn't what it used to be. I have no stamina other than to do the...
Just wanted to put this out there, since I see threads from people looking for a specialist and/or rheumatologist in their area.
You may want to considering looking into doctors that are affiliated or work strictly at teaching hospitals. I find that often they have long tenure and have seen a...
Hi. I'm new here. I've had Fibro for 18+ years. I had a cervical fusion done 5 years ago. Recently, in the last 6 months or so, I have had the pain again in the exact same place. I've had an MRI, CT and x-rays. Been to a neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon and both told me they can't help...
Why is it when you try to be up beat count your blessings everything seems to go wrong.
I got a new phone today only a cheapie but guess what it do t work.i tired to call the shop nothing I left a message nothing.i rang costumer surport but as my number won't activate. the stupid recording wont...
I am 32 & have been suffering with fibro symptoms for the past 10 years. I was just recently formally diagnosed with 16 tender points. My symptoms have increased drastically, I can no longer work, I have 2 children ages 8 & 13 & am really struggling. In addition to the fibro, I now have...
Hey everyone,
After five long years of trying to get doctors to take me seriously, lots of blood tests to rule out other possibilities, and visits to a good rheumatologist (finally!), I've officially been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I do have what seems to be the "normal" fibro...
I received a letter from my attorney today and at first I was so excited I could hardly contain myself.
You see I have been waiting for a hearing before an ALJ regarding my disability. My attorney told me the hearing will probably be in June and that I should receive a letter from him within 30...
I was looking around for news about Fibromyalgia, and I stumbled upon this older article from 2008. I've always wondered why it seems that specific ailments target one gender more than others. The first time I encountered the situation was when I finally found a name for my bladder condition...