Hi everyone. I haven't written on here for a while, but I'm back. I don't know if anyone else has had issues with their job and fibromyalgia, or depression and FM. I've been battling terrible...
Thanks everyone for your advice! Yeah, I actually have a prescription for Vicodin, and I found that all it really does is make me feel high and upsets my stomach. I just thought it was a little weird...
So, I finally saw my doctor about all the fatigue and pain I've been having. I told her about the fatigue, and she said that she would give me Ambien, but to only take it "when I need it", which I...
Thanks everyone for your advice! I will definitely ask my doc about Ambien, and a sleep study. My brother and uncle have sleep apnea, and maybe I do too. Thanks for all the ideas!...
Okay, so I have been diagnosed with FM for about 2 months, and recently (like the past week or so) I have been feeling like I'm getting NO sleep. My doctor put me on Elavil when I was first...
When I was recently diagnosed with fibro, my ANA was also positive. My doc said it was either my birth control pills or Hasimoto's. Either way, they tested me for Lupus, and all the tests came back...
Hi! I also am 24 and just got diagnosed. I too was having migraines lasting more than 2 days, also extreme fatigue and dizziness. The doctor gave me Elavil for the migraines, and I haven't had one...
I also have had low Vitamin D. Mine was an 8; when the normal level is supposed to be 30-100! I've been taking supplements and need to get rechecked soon. I'll let y'all know about that!...
Thanks Ginny! I'll definitely try that. I took the dose around 8:30 last night, but luckily I have the day off today to sleep in. I have to usually get up around 6:30 AM, so grogginess would probably...
Actually, before I was diagnosed with FM, I got sent on a wild goose chase with a bunch of doctors for the severe dizziness I was having. I got sent to an ENT, a hearing doctor, a vision doctor, and...
So I just took the first dose last night, and I slept sooo good! I only got woken up by my cat early in the morning, but she was so loud, I think anyone would wake up. I'm so glad that it works with...
So... my doctor prescibed me Elavil for all my pains and issues I've been having. Has anyone tried this? What are the side effects? She has me starting on a low dose, like 5 mg, but is going to try...
I get this, especially at night, when it's quiet and I'm trying to go to sleep. It sometimes sounds like a "rushing" version of a strong heartbeat. It drives me nuts!! I have no idea what causes it...
Yeah, I was actually experiencing a lot of pelvic pain and that's how they found the cyst. It was in my right ovary and was only about the size of a walnut. Now that I know that pelvic pain is a...
Yeah, I've always been super cold my whole life too. My circulation is very bad, and when it gets really cold during the winter my fingers will go completely numb. My foot even did it one time! They...
Yeah, he wanted to make sure I didn't have Lupus or anything else. He said that if the symptoms get worse, to get off of it, so I did! Lol. I'm just waiting for some lab test results to come back to...
I will definitely try the cough drop idea! I got a migraine today that was so bad I had to go home (again). I'm so over this! :mad:...
Haha! I am so glad you had the courage to tell a guy like that off. I hate it when people are on public transportation and won't shut up. And I never have the courage to tell them to be quiet! Yeah,...
Thanks for all your help, guys! Yeah, I guess I'm probably going to have to either deal or find a new job. I can't keep on working with migraines. I'll try to talk to my manager about maybe some...
Does anyone else have this? If so, how do you deal? I work at Sephora, a makeup store, so you can imagine what smells and sounds trigger migraines. I'm also a fragrance expert, and I'm expected to be...
The rheumy prescribed me some Prednisone, and I took the first dose last night. I don't know if it was from that or not, but I got a severe hot flash and when I tried to go to sleep, I woke up...
Ok everyone, sooo... I have FM. My rheumy says that he just wants to rule out lupus and other things before he can give me a 100% diagnosis, but that I pretty much have it. I guess I'm kinda...
I feel so bad when I think about how I used to treat my mom. Sometimes I think I deserve the other people saying things because of how I treated her. My dad always used to call her a hypochondriac...
Thank you everyone! I will definitely check out the Fibro 101 section, and will keep you posted on what the doc says tomorrow! Cross your fingers!...
Hi! I just wanted to say hi, and I have to say, your board has been extremely helpful! Thank you! I'm 24, and have been tentatively diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have an appointment with a...