Thanks Sherrine! Yes I will speak with my Dr about it. Like I say not sure if it's CFS or Depression. Don't have appt until May. Again thanks!!...
:cry: I am sleeping way too much. Is the fatigue associated with FMS makes you sleep 15-20 hours a day sometimes? I do suffer with.depression so I didn't know what is actually causing me to sleep so...
I am not sure if this Forum has what I am looking for. Perhaps someone might nudge me into the right direction. I suffer with depression since the loss of my parents 30 yrs ago, then the loss of my...
Luvz, I too feel guilty most days for not being able to pull my weight around the house. I know my hubby does the best he can, but I feel so bad for him, wotking all day, then to come home to an...
I was in that same boat back in 2004-2005. I was working FT then down to PT In the beginning of 2005. I was missing on average two days a week. I felt that I was doing myself and my employer an...
Hi all, I find that if I use my CPAP everynight, that with time my waking hours got better. Not totally goes away as I have Fibromyalgia and Heart Disease. If you are not using the cpap every night,...
Why thank you to all of you! I appreciate all of the ideas and facts. I will try to do a little bit of exercise in a sitting position and plenty in water. Have a painfree day all and gentle hugs!!!...
Karona, when I was applying I did obtain an Atty after I was rejected. I wish that I would have contacted one from the beginning. They would have helped me to file my original claim. It costs nothing...
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Almost Medfree, Walking is out of the question for now until my knee is fixed. But I will start he helhy eating! Thank you so much for your help. I also saw a program on a local channel called "Sit...
Snow, I cannot take antiinflamatories. :(...
i do not share this too often and another reason for my weight gain. I was widowed once when my Daughter was 11 mos old, then again when she was 11 yr old. I just could not believe that God allowed...
PS: i am also struggling with a bad knee, I had a Meniscus fixed last Dec that has gone bad again and Ins will not pay for an injection that is brand new. Dr seems to think it just Arthur! But I...
@Snowbunny Thanks so very much for the 60 mins Link! @Sherrine Thank you so much for the encouragement and great ideas. I have suffered with this disease now for 33 yrs. I suffer with Severe...
@Almost Medfree, thank you for the Article! ~Kathy...
I haven't loss any weight either, hurts too bad to move! I too am blessed wih a Caring Hubby and Understanding grown children. Best to you, I wish for a pain free day for you! God Bless! ~Kathy...
Does being overweight have any bearing on my FMS Pain?? ~Kathy...
Oh my word!! No one here is workin for the Insurance Companies. Please don't knock our Volunteers! They are all here to help us out the best they can. God Bless!!! ~Kathy...
Hi Y'all, just want to share this little tid bit wih all of you. Upon going before th Judge, I was told by my Atty., that I should not mention my FMS. She said that this Judge doesn't blieve in...
Has anyone had this new Stress Test available, if so how did i go? I had it yesterday and had no discomfort at all and wondering if this was the usual? Any input is appreciated. Thanks so much! ~Kathy...
Just wondering is anyone has tried Hyaluronic Acid and what were the results? My Daughter is a RN and told me to research it and FMS. Thanks bunches! ~Kathy :confused:...
I am a Facebooker and they have a few FMS Groups on there. Such as Fibro TV, Fibromyalgia Network. I have found just from my posting all about FMS that many of my friends that I didn't know they're...
I too was touched by that letter, i thought as I was reading it, perhaps i need to take notes from it as I have trouble telling Dr how I feel. First thing, I can't remember for two minutes. I forget...
Hi all, I have sensitivity to the touch more than not. When hubby tries to hug me daily, sometimes I cringe and pull back at the pain. i just hate that! But overall I too suffer with continuous pain...
Hi all, i have had body pain since I was 25, I am knocking on 58's door in July. I had such a stressful life and now I believe that stress adds alot of flares to me. I was widowed twice by the age...
Thank you CrohnieToo! I did call Cardiologist and got an appt. for this Thursday. I will let you know if I was over-reacting or not. Again, Thanks! ~Kathy...
Should I be concerned with my flutters and slight pain in my chest? I have had Angioplasty and back in 2001 a Stent was placed in my LAD. All was yesterday and now again this morning I have just...
My Atty. told me not to mention Fibro. She guided the Judge to focus on my mental state. Major depression....my Psych. Dr. told them that I cannot handle any stress. I wish for only the best for you....
Hi Michelle, I am on SSA Disability now for 3 yrs. I advise you to get an Attorney, most only take a fee if you are awarded your case. The Attys. know just what SSA want to see in your paperwork and...
Is there any others here that has had a problem getting their Lunesta refilled. My hubby got new insurance and for the last 3 months I had no problem getting my Lunesta filled. All of a sudden this...
Pacing!! I can't seem to learn to do that until the body just stops and won't go anymore. Sunday I cleaned out a large closet full of my clothes, so full that could not fit anymore clothes in and I...
Hi Krista, sorry that you are going through such a tough time, "been there done that". I am on Cymbalta which saved my life in 2005, I also take Wellbutrin SR, Trazadone, Lunesta, Lyrica, I think...
Carolyn, I have been on Cymbalta since 4/2005 and it has nothing but good for me. I had an increase a couple of years later, but I find it as a lifesaver for me. Not all people respond the same to...
:-) Having worked for a Housing Authority here in the south for 15 years+. I can tell you that you may want to apply for the Section 8 program directly. Most are located within the County Housing...
Please give insight/advice to me on bright bloody stools I have had for last few days. No hemorrhoids or pain. Maybe it will pass? Thanks in advance....
Christy, I am so glad to hear that you will try a new type of therapy. I too am trying another called EMDR therapy. I have had great results with it in dealing with sexual abuse as a child. I no...
Hi Jen, yes I have been there before. I was on Prozac for nearly 10 years when it went "kerplunk" :confused: I am now on a few different meds but the Cymbalta seemed to do the trick for me. I am now...
I wouldn't want you to try it yourself. My Psych Therapist went through thorough training and she told me this is very powerful stuff. I believe it too!!! :)...
My Psychologist has began using this type of therapy on me and I have been getting good results with it. That's why I want to share it with you all. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and...
I was asked today by my therapist if I would be interested in trying the latest and greatest (haha) therapy called EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). It's suppose to be a...
Hi and welcome to HW. Do give the meds a chance to work. Like Shy said, give it 4-6 weeks to get adjusted to it. If after that you still don't feel better, then I would talk it over with your GP. I...
Mercyme, I take Lyrica for fibromyalgia. I was originally given it for nerve damage I had in my wrists from a huge fall(broke both). Within 3-5 days of taking the Lyrica I found a BIG difference in...
Yes, my Atty. was on a contingency, she gets 25% of all my back pay. Go gett'em girl!!!...
rehabnurse..........I did just that today. Well I filed two years ago and just had a hearing with the ALJ today. Total surprise to me and my hubby, the judge ruled in my favor and then told me right...
Jennifer, just last March we went though same exact thing with my step father. It was very disheartening for us. Actually he had congestive heart failure and a heart attack in the hospital and was...
Hello Jessie, I really am sorry to hear what a rough time you had in the ER. I can't get over that type of treatment (or NON) goes on in ERs across the nation. It's time for us to rebel and speak out...
I do have one. It's great. Check on eBay, they have quite a choice on new ones. Best of luck to you. Gentle Hugzzz,...
From one Nana to another...lol....as I am called by my grand children. I too take Cymbalta and it was a lifesaver for me. I was in a crisis episode after being on Prozac for many years it must have...