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veryone! I was diagnosed and treated for candida overgrowth and two weeks after I started the diet, I could tell a difference in my pain. I was put on a very restrictive diet, but my doctor did give...

So do you think it if I just give it some time,that I will get used to it and the dizzyness will go away? I can handl being thirsty, but the dizyness is bad. I have blocked a couple weeks out so I...

Hi Everyone, I am not sure if this is normal so I thought I would run it by you.... I was switched from Cymbalta to Lyrica last Tuesday and today I am so dizzy that I can't function. I have been a...

Welcom Danielle!! You have come to the right place. I LOVE the bed buddy (rice in sock) , it reallt works on those places that really ache, How baths just moving is helpful. Some days I just do very...

I used to drink two cups of coffee every day before work and then my doctor told me that it kind of works against the meds I am taking. I had such a hard time giving it up. I will tell you that I did...

Sherrine, by George, I think you've got it. Childrens tights propbably would work because they are a little thicker than nylons. I bet you could also fit them in the microwave! If only I had saved...

Rice+ Tubesock+ Heat= Ahhhhhhhhh.....comfort!!!!!!!!...

Dear Karen, I could practically feel your stress shooting out of the computer!! My mother and your mother would get along famously!! You should be booked on the same flight with her and try to get to...

I have been dealing with a very bad flare for the last 3 weeks, and Tramado, vicodin , tylenol and advil not helping. I am no longer able to sllep because of the constant aching and I can't find a...

My doctor is a Family Practice physician who has specialized and done research along with writing a couple of books on Fibromyalgia. It probably doesn't matter what type as long as they believe it...

Hi Shultzhund and Welcome!! I just wanted to let you know that you never have to worry about saying anything wrong here. I have not belonged here very long, and I can tell you that we support each...

I have been wanting to ask some of you that have been dealing with this for a number of years if you have found your symptoms worsen at all over the years. I know that Fibro is not supposed to be a...

Beach,sunshine,warmth.....nirvana! But if I can't be there, I also have to have layers on my body and my clothes can't be too tight. My family can't stand it too hot in the house, so when I get too...

Dear Christi, I wanted to write and tell you how much your words moved me today. I want you to know that I am sorry someone so young has to go through so much pain. I am sorry any of us do. I grew up...

I would love to have an illness that is cut and dry. here is thr daignosis and this is what you do for it. I hate never knowing what is around the corner and if it is fibro related or not. I guess...

Thanks for all the responses girls. I have always had some aches in my legs, arms, lower back,hands and feet, but this is more like a stabbing. They are sharp pains in the arch of my feet. It is hard...

/community/emoticons/confused.gif I have yet another lovely symptom and thought I would run in by you wonderful folks! I have had the worst stabbing pains in my feet for the last two days and can't...

Hey All, I thought this would be a great place to add that alot of our problems with smells are usually overgrowth of yeast that many fibro patients have. My doctor gave me a questionare when I first...

Hey all Can you guys tell me where to find the Malic acid/ Magnesium? I looked at Walgreens and they do not have it. Do I need to go to a healthfood store or vitamin store? I go to these shops enough...

Dear Deb. Well, You know from reading my posts above that I too have had some down days lately. Let me assure you this is exactly the place you should go! I don't know the ends and outs of the forum...

Dear Donnaeil, I have begun dressing in layers and I invested in a heating blanket for my bed. It is wonderful. I have been taqking alot of hot baths and lighting candles and listening to music too....

Dear Terrie, Yoga has helped me some very obvious ways, but I have also found that it has given me some extra's I was not expecting. I find myself very tight and stiff alot and learning some yoga has...

Hi Everyone, I am having such an awful few days and I finally am having a "sit down and cry" moment and thought I would see if my friends could lend some support. I have done well with my Cymbalta...

Thanks everyone for all the great information! I think I am going to ask my doctor to start the process and see if maybe it will be covered by insurance. If not, I will look into the company you...

Has anyone used a TENS unit? Ifso, was it helpful? I am always lookng for new ways to control my pain without pain meds, so I would loe everyone's input on this. Thanks and hope everyone had a nice...