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Posted 1/14/2011 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
I posted a week or so ago with the doctor dismissing my fears for fibro / cfs because I am ''parenting'' children.

She had a trainee doctor in there and I started off with telling her about my frequent Migraines.
I told her I have a friend (I didn't tell her there is a forum load, hehe!) that have CFS/ Fibro.. and a classic symptom is reoccuring, and intense migraines.

She then started to listen a little more, she's given me some tablets (25ml) also an anti-depressant I read on the instructions idea BUT I am to see her next week for a blood test if I am still having the migraines.

Already spoken to the receptionist and no appointments until 25th, so it will do.

I'm now worried that if they DO go with this medication (doubtful as nothing works on them!!) that she will then dismiss the idea of fibro /cfs.

For the past few years I have not been diagnosed with fibro/cfs because I have been anaemic since I can remember and I believe that's masked this all but now I am ''normal'' blood wise I hope they can get to the bottom of this.

Hope you're all keeping well xxx
Posted 1/14/2011 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Busy, I just wanted you to know that I have had fibro for years but it was finally diagnosed when I was 40, I too raised 5 kids so that is no excuse for saying that you don't have fibro.
I hope that this new med helps your migraines, I am lucky as far as migraines are not part of my fibro. I have heard plenty of others that have them though. I will be praying that you get answers soon.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 1/14/2011 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Busy, I get migraines and they are awful.  cry    I take fiorinal for them and it works better than a few other meds that I have taken.  I hope your new meds work for you.
Posted 1/14/2011 10:16 PM (GMT 0)
Just survived a couple days of the migraines myself. Thank the Lord for percocet on days like that. I hope yours respond to the meds they gave you and I hope you get the answers you are looking for soon in regard to a diagnosis.

It's hard not knowing "what" is wrong with us, but I've found -- even after my diagnosis -- that things are just as difficult because none of the treatment plans seem to be working.

It is encouraging to me to come on here and read others that are dealing with there symptoms without medications. That gives me hope that I'll find a way to come to terms with mine and figure out the best approach on my own, too. I can say that having the bloodwork done and finding out my vitamin and magnesium deficiencies were most helpful because that is something I CAN address. With all the extra vitamins that I'm loading up on, I have less fatigue which is one of the hallmark symptoms associated with fibro. As for the pain, well... some days good, some days not so good... but getting by.

Warm hugs are headed your way.
Posted 1/14/2011 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad this appointment went better than your last one...at least they are looking to give you some relief.

Migraines are horrible, I've dealt with them for almost 20 years. I'm lucky that they have become less frequent. I used to take Imitrex for mine and needed on occassion to go to the ER for hypos of demerol.
Knock on wood...if I get one now it only lasts a day. Sitting in a dark
quiet room with a cool compress over my eyes help. If you get nauseas with yours...popsickles help.

Hoping you get the pain relief soon!

Hugs, Robin
Posted 1/15/2011 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone!!

I must admit I keep seeing pictures of people who say they fight this, I honestly can't, If I'm having a bad day, I'm having a bad day, I try and try to do things but I just can't!
As for the migraines, I can't go and sit in a quiet room, I do the bedroom but my eldest has Autism and is constantly screaming / shouting and if it isn't him it's my husband with the bloody tv!!

It's nice to have support on forums, I agree xxx
Posted 1/15/2011 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
Busy, I also can't sit in a quiet room.  Even tho we are self employeed and I am at home I have to be ready to leave at the spur of the moment.  There is always something and hubby acts like everything needs to be done RIGHT NOW.  So I know where you are coming from there.  Like right now I have 2 of the grand kids whom I love dearly BUT I could never leave them alone to sit in silence............You have kids, picture this...........You go to the bathroom and shut the door...........within a minute there is knocking and someone is going to pee their pants if they don't get in right NOW!!   Even tho I have 2 other bathrooms here ..........  I go with the flo and just try to get "me" time somehow. 
Posted 1/15/2011 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
 Oh, Geeze.....I forgot to say that I had a PM doc tell me that because I rode a quad, had horses and trained my dogs (german shepherds), had a kennel that he did not treat people like me..........  my thoughts....whatda ya mean!!!!????  Everyone in the waiting room is very overweight, with bad knees, hips and whatever else.......except for the skinny junkie lookin' dude who was beggin' for stronger opiates than darvocet because someone stole his........sorry but YEA, RIGHT. 

Please no offense to ANYONE on the board.  Believe me we used to ride harleys and got judged because we had on our black leather jackets on, .....500.00 custom buffalo hide jackets.  Went to buy furniture years ago and no one would wait on us except for a little old lady who got a nice big comission from 10 K living room set that we bought.  I just want everyone to know that I have no reason to be judgemental.  I said "junkie looking" because I know what I am looking at.  WE here are not at like that. 

Posted 1/17/2011 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
I know exactly how you feel gsdgirl.. one up, one down but it's always when I get in the bathroom they want in and like you I let them in!! :(

Kids eh? xx
Posted 1/17/2011 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Can I ask:

When you have a problem with chronic fatigue / fibro WHY has the gp prescribed pills she knows which will make me worse with ''drowsy'' feelings ....
Posted 1/18/2011 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Good question! I only take my 2 daily pills (nortriptyline and clonopin) at bedtime, and the few times I've had to go somewhere after that, I've realized why. If I had to take them in the daytime, I'd be in trouble. In my case, they're to get a better sleep, which consequently lessens my fatigue.

Debbie
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