I know what you mean that you don't want to always complain to your SO. I feel my dh must get tired of hearing it, so I rarely tell him how I feel. I hope you feel better soon. We have had days of...
How wonderful that you have such caring friends, and what a wonderful gesture on their part. I'm so happy that you got some help, and I'm sure the support also gave you an emotional lift. It's so...
thanks so much both! Great explanation and link...
My NP wants to do more blood work after last week's. I didn't get to speak to her myself; dh had an appointment with her today, so she gave him my requisition. She wants to redo the CBC. This has...
could have a change of plans today. Haa, the joys of having a teen now; Mom's taxi is going again instead :P We'll see if I can squeeze a slide in for the little one. The other two can go by...
Miriam, you bring up an interesting point. I think I am starting to be perimenopausal, and my fibro is worse than I've ever had it. Coincidence? hormones? It hasn't cycled very much though, just...
I have it off and on too. I found some stretches to do that help it a bit. My dh also has it, but won't get a brace, won't stretch... he just buys new shoes, grrr....
I went skating last weekend, can you believe it! My hands were cold (never did get those hand warmers) and my feet and legs cramped, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Dh took care of all...
gentle hugs coming your way, Angela. I am so sorry you have to deal with this family stress on top of your grieving. My family situation is also a mess, and I am thankful that I live far enough away...
mscrowbar, is yours gettgn better finally? I know we had this discussion around Christmas I think it was? I don't want to wear my splint all the time :( Do I sound like a petulant child, lol? I do...
I had a problem with clenching during the day too, masschaos. It did carry over at night, but not always. I bought an OTC nightguard to just try it out, it it was plenty for me b/c I didn't need it...
I have started lettign dh do the tub. I'll clean the rest of the bathroom but I just can't reach and do the tub. You've given me inspiration though :) The kids' rooms are a mess, the closets, the...
Yes, and it is a possibility as I have been anemic before. But even then I was never this fatigued....
that is lovely! thanks for sharing :)...
I am so happy for you! I does make all the difference to have a diagnosis; no more wondering and second guessing yoruself. Sounds like you have a very caring and supportive doctor too, which makes...
I am on 25 mgs for a couple years now. I tried titrating it down in the fall, thinking that I was tired from the hangover, but I become even more tired as I coulnd't sleep. Also I believe it helps a...
this must have really made your day! What a thoughtful person to have actually looked it up. We should all be so lucky to have friends like that....
I really feel for you! I have always had a thing about personal space, so I never would dream about touching people. And I've always hated close talkers and touchers even before I had fibro. Now at...
Had another appointment due to my ongoing fatigue, and also my elbow pain. The clinic I go to has a new permanent nurse practitioner, after I was so sad at losing my last one. I like her too! :D I am...
I'm glad you are feeling better! I've had two laparoscopies, prefibro, and I remember them being quite painful in the shoulder area. I wish I had known about a gas tablet then! But maybe they didn't...
I'm sorry Angelina, but I just have to say something now. That is twice that you made the same comment, "I just wish they spent as much on research for Fibro (that ruins lives) rather than all the...
I don't know about that. ok, I never exercised, I joke I'm in better shape now than I ever was when it comes to that. But I love to cook from scratch, always have. I love my veggies, whole grains, no...
I was prescribed Diclofenac (I think the generic name for Voltarin?) for pain in my hands and wrists a couple years ago now. I never used it for that since you have to use it over a long term to...
I HATE mornings!!! I was never a morning person, but now I'm a bear. I always try to get back to the oblivion of sleep, before I was aware that I hurt. But like you said, lunches have to get made,...
I am so sorry to hear this! And what a shock to you, coming this quickly. At least you will hold sweet memories of her, not ones of her being sick, or like you said, having to make the choice to put...
we have had snow squalls with lots of wind. I have had an increase in pain the last couple days. Then today it dropped to -30*C this AM, continuing cold through the day then getting a 'little' warmer...
I hope you have a great time Robin!! Whoop it up girl :D I wonder if you are going to blow your dh's socks off when you tell him your plans... I love the surprise element....
Hi, I read this yesterday but didn't have time for a reply, so I wanted to make sure that I got back to it. Of course we don't know you and are only guessing, and you do need to trust your doctor,...
haha, love it!...
i wanted to take the time to welcome you and let you know I am so glad you have found us! What you are describing sounds very much like fibro. Unfortunately, it is a hard diagnosis to make since...
I wanted to let you know my thougths are with you, and I am sorry to hear about your father. I wish you a safe (and hopefully comfortable) flight, I hope you have room to stretch a bit. And I do hope...
Hi and welome! I don't take Lyrica so I can't help you with that. I just wanted to say that I'm glad you have foudn us and that you have a good doctor on your side. Keep reading and posting, I'm...
I have plantar faciitis off and on. If I sit for a bit it takes some time for me to walk comfortably. At least I can walk now. I had it pretty bad a few years ago and walking at any time was...
I don't know anything about this company, but just recently a coworker got scammed out of 2000$. I don't know most of the particulars, but she deposited a teller's cheque, that the bank took, and...
I'm with Debbie, you must have done something right when you raised him! I hope my children are that sweet and considerate when they are older that they will care for their poor mama :) Even just...
hi Chelle! I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. I wish for you a speedy appointment to the pain doc and that you find something that will help you. I find it so frustrating... I've recently...
drops in pressure and colder temperatures really affect me too, it affects many people on the board you will find. I'm not sure what type of pain you have. I get deep, bone crushing aching during bad...
I am sorry for those that have this pain. I do not have scalp pain, but I do have facial and mouth pain. During research to try and get to the bottom of this (doctor said TMJ, dentist said no, neuro...
I can barely walk after being in a car for 6 hours too. If you stay in one position too long, you will stiffen up. As for scheduling a doctor visit when you are flaring, I think that is next to...
My little sister developed fibro years before I did. She tried telling me about it, but I certainly didn't get it. How could she be in pain if there was nothing wrong with her? I remember one time I...
I don't ever remember reading about swelling being a fibro symptom. Like Sherrine said, sometimes I feel like I am swollen without actually having swelling. I would talk to the doctor about that...
Fall is my favourite season too. If I can be in pants and a sweater with the sun shining, that's just perfect! I'm in northern Ontario, Canada, and this winter is really taking its toll on me....
I have burning on the backs of my arms and upper back too. It comes and goes, not one of my most common complaints....
I do hope your back starts to feel better soon. I am happy for you though, it sounds like you have a very caring doctor on your side. But see, this is why I'm so nervous about taking anything! Once I...
I am so concerned about taking too much medication b/c I am worried about my liver. I wish I could still take ibuprofin, but i can't due to my bleeding ulcer. I believe that I overdid it on the...
We've been told, and by some of your experiences, that fibro isn't progressive. But this is the worst winter I've ever had. I can't properly call this a flare anymore, my pain isn't spiking. But the...
Yes, I also have numbness and tingling in my arms and my face. I don't give my hands and arms a second thought anymore. For my face, I believe the nerves are compressed or overly sensitive, I don't...
I just want to wish you much luck in your job hunting. A long distance relationship is not easy, hopefully you can find something closer AND a fullfilling position that you really enjoy!...
I dread mornings. I have a hard time waking up b/c as soon as I stir I feel how sore I am, I try to go back to the oblivion of sleep. I keep telling my dh to stop beating me with the baseball bat...
I have tremors in my hands too. I am always goignn back when typing b/c I hit the keys more than once. I feel a vibration in my body too. It is especially annoying when like you I am trying to do...