Oh P.S. I never get a flu shot, nor do I take regular vitamins. yep weird indeed. Jacey...
I'm one of the ones that RARELY gets sick. I used to get bronchitis once a year, maybe a cold or two but haven't been sick in years. Once in a while Ill get the start of a sore throat, but it goes...
What is your script for? (how many) if it is for 30 pills for instance taken every 6 hrs, that's 4 a day, which would only last you a little over a week. If you were running out earlier than how it...
SSDI - Is Supplemental Security Disability based on income/assets. (and disability of course) You can't own very much, it's a pain in the butt, you have to keep supplying paystubs/bank statements...
Yep, been there. That is one thing that sent me right to Dr. back in '94. I could have drawn with a marker around the whole area on my forearm that felt like it was chemically burned. Doc at that...
Welcome! Many of us know exactly what you're experiencing all too well. I've had Fibro for over 25 yrs I suspect. Got really bad about 9 yrs ago and finally got a diagnosis. I really thought...
HA HA - don't mean to laugh but can't help it. So sorry Debbie, and too funny Sherrine! I find that writing it down helps me remember things more than typing etc. I think the actual act of writing...
I wish I could help w/sed rate, what it should be, what would cause it to be so high etc. Just for basic info - Differences in DO and MD. Applicants to both DO. and M.D. colleges typically have a...
You don't always have to have pain right after you eat! I don't and I have suffered with IBS for YEARS. First it was IBS-C, so bad that I wouldn't go for a week and the pain in my intestinal area was...
It's really not that bad. Thinking about it is probably worse. I made sure to have some clear broth, which I had a couple of teaspoons of after drinking the lemon drink. (Yes I added crystal light...
Please don't be embarrassed to talk about it here. I know that it can be a humiliating and embarassing occurrence and I've been through it more times than I care to count. I've had so many accidents...
I can relate to most of what everyone has posted! Many of us downplay our pain. Maybe it's because we're so used to living with it that it has become a way of life. Maybe we're not complainers, but a...
Wanted to wish you luck tomorrow and send positive thoughts and energy your way. Try to think of your recovery - the good parts, being pampered, pushing that button in the hospital and taking all the...
Stress can absolutely without a doubt make our bodies feel much worse! You've got enough going on, to not have to deal with the additional stress of not getting the relief you need (or some relief...
Everything seems scary when you hear any words like 'mass', cancer, tumor, biopsy etc. BUT it is true that most are benign. I had a lump that I was really worried about. It turned out to be benign....
Hi - Although Fibro is not technically a progressive disorder, nor a structural one, I've found that many of us do feel worse with time in one way or another. It seems that I've had problems added on...
I feel your pain - literally. I used to be much more positive about things, but I have been robbed of so many things lately because of this constant pain that all I can do is manage day to day. Just...
Question - on the last EOB (Explanation of Benefits) you received from your insurance company, what did it say you owed. If it says ZERO, then the Dr. has to take it up with the insurance company or...
My sleep is horrible. I too, may sleep for a couple of hours then am up for 2 more hrs or for the rest of the night. Many nights I'm up at 2 am for the day. Well actually I have to lay down in the...
Great advice from everyone! Often people, co-workers, friends etc., when seeing me in such pain ask if I take pain meds or if I've tried them to help. Just an innocent question - I tell people, they...
Isn't it wonderful to have a place where we can discuss these kinds of things openly and honestly? Congratulations on your pregnancy! What an exciting time for you! Lots of rest and pampering for...
I have heard that IC is something many Fibro patients have. I was just diagnosed with Overactive Bladder - but just by telling my Dr. my symptoms. I have such an urgency to go that it is ridiculous...
What, is your Dr. a stick? That's just ridiculous. I would ask, how is a 10 lb weight loss supposed to improve your overall health? See what she says....
Ugh, I get so tired of people saying Fibro is a symptom of something else. Thanks to those who stepped in. Just had to add. :)...
Hi there- WOW, you have a lot on your plate! I understand about the husband part. My husband is truly a blessing, however, for all the good that I am inside, my heart, my soul etc., it can't be easy...
Hi there ~ Getting a diagnosis is scary, however it certainly isn't the end of your life of good and happy times. I've probably had Fibro for over 25 yrs, that's when I first started seeing Dr's for...
Having Fibro really does weed out the real friends from those who are not. I am going through the same thing. My friend doesn't understand how difficult things are for me. She knows we have no money...
I LOVED my job, my manager, co-workers etc. and finally my family intervened and said "you are not listening to your body!" I went on FMLA, and then realized I'm not cut out to do anything because I...
It's so interesting that so many of us have this issue. Besides my pain/IBS etc. for years, what finally sent me to a new Dr. was my arm pain. I had not had my BP taken, but that's exactly how I...
I ask myself almost daily now "Really? Reeeeally???" My fibro pain may be at a 7, but then I have a raging toothache I need immediate attention for, or the headache begins, or the bloating that makes...
It's good not to ignore any new/different symptoms cause they can surely be unrelated to Fibro, but with that being said, I know there are a heck of a lot of weird things that can go on with us. I...
Okay I just read through this and laughed my --- ass. Debbie, I actually almost snorted (with laughter) when you said a Paint Roller. HA HA HA Oh so good to laugh isn't it?? More more more... Jacey...
Dr.s don't like to leave anything 'suspicious' or abnormal in the breast, so I'm not surprised they want a surgical biopsy. Like Bev said, it's not bad to go through. I was under general for the...
Take that recovery time as a reason to relax! They say no lifting more than 10 lbs for a few weeks I think. The first few days you won't feel like doing much. You'll probably have drains. Sleep,...
For me to say "relax a little and try not to panic" probably doesn't do much good, but please try to hang in there until you get into your follow up appt. A "mass" can mean lots of things, so the...
I was put on Fentanyl patch a few years ago. I can't tell you how scared I was. It just sounded so... serious. I even went and saw my PCP right after being prescribed by my rheumatologist to tell her...
Hi - No Fibro is not an autoimmune disease. Ironically, I have not had a cold or my what used to be normal, yearly bronchitis in about 10 yrs. Its weird. My kids come home sick, my husband gets colds...
Yes they can check to see if filled- there is a database that Dr.s (and pharmacies) can check on to see if youre filling two at the same time for instance. I'd just be honest w/my Dr. and tell him IF...
Are they having a shortage on other doses? 15mg for instance? Ask the pharmacy Talk to your Dr. and see if he/she can write for double the amount to get the same dose. Taking more than 2 a day isn't...
I think it's perfectly normal to be a bit panicked. I remember when I found my lump. I could see it if I held my shoulders back. Call your Dr. right away - not because it's anything bad necessarily,...
I know exactly how you feel. I realized that I can no longer work. Although I know it is much better for my body, it is hard not to consider it a loss in some ways. We get a lot from working, so I...
I think all of us agree that giving massages sounds like hard work! I read the title of your post at such an appropriate time - I am paying BIG TIME for doing stuff around the house (we're trying to...
Welcome Welcome Welcome! The first step is getting that diagnosis so you can begin getting the help you need! Although not funny, I had to laugh about reading about flares. I had no idea what they...
Without too much detail, let me just say, I understand! I understand your frustration and your worry, even though I hate to see your project your fears into the future. I understand that they are...
Hi there. I'm SO sorry that you had such a ROTTEN appt with someone who you put your trust in to take care of you! As mentioned, you can absolutely have another condition on top of Fibro. If you're...
I know it sounds scary, but I'd be happy that they are being proactive and making sure nothing is there. Depending on what kind of tumor it is - is it a "tumor"? cyst? etc. they may still want to get...
Hi there - I am not really sensitive to regular touch. Some people go to hug me, then say "oh sorry". I can hug just don't squeeze the heck out of me. Boy can I relate to the blood pressure cuff. I...
I'm going through this now. The financial stress has gotten to me when being off work is supposed to alleviate my stress. We need to sell our house now because I can't worry every month. I LOVED my...
I had skin pain/burning many years ago on my lower arm. I felt like I burned it. I could almost take a Sharpie and mark was it outlined. I couldn't hang my arm down and let it touch my sides. Air...
Oh yeah, I found out after surgery (mastectomy) that it took me months to get any sort of energy back. Had no idea. Regarding dental work. DEFINITELY have your two Dr.s confer. You may need...