Hey Marlee, I see you are on Tramadol? I was just reading about that before posting. Are you having good luck with it? I am looking for something that will help alleviate the arthritis pain too. Kat...
Thanks everyone for your feedback and advice! I always feel so much better when I can hear back from people who have been there and done that! I did not go to the ER. I really stood firm on that with...
Hi everyone, I have broken down and decided to post. I am having a very difficult time right now. For the past 2 weeks going on 3..I have been experiencing very out of the norm pain for me. Little...
Marlee, I think it has to be stress related. I used to talk in my sleep pretty regular. But, when I was going through a nasty custody battle with my ex, I was actually hitting my new husband in my...
Hi Wookie, I am new here too, but not to Fibromyalgia. It has been diagnosed just about 3 years ago, so I feel like it has been a lot longer. Funny how the days seem so long when you are in pain! I...
I found the link for the plan I was talking about. http://www.freemedicinefoundation.com/application_form.html?gclid=CMPGh4Tck5gCFRMUagod1ya2mQ Hope that helps...
Hi Karen, It is not right at all that you would be denied medical care because of where you live. It might be worth a shot at contacting PPA. Prescription Plan of America. I think that is right. The...
Hi All, I wanted to start a thread about the daily funny things that happen from being in a fibro fog. Here is mine and I hope you can relate. I get into the shower and I feel the warm water rush...
Hi Aimee, I am so glad to hear that your DH is supportive. It is important that we have some support. Many do not find it at home, that is why these forums exist. My DH who is uber healthy and had...
I love this post! I have been working from home for a while. But, I have become so involved with helping other people with Fibromyalgia and chronic pain that I have been thinking of adding something...
Hi Lori, I see that you just recently received your diagnosis. I am so sorry to hear that, but glad you are here to share and ask questions. I have had all of those symptoms, in fact my eyes are very...
Hello All, Thanks for your replies on this. I had not done any research on Cymbalta at all. I know I was switched from Lyrica to Cymbalta and I noticed an immeadiate difference in my pain levels....
I never knew I had CFS until my doctor wrote it as one of my conditions in my SSDI paperwork. I was diagnosed woth Fibromyalgia first. Kathy...
Thanks to you all, Thank you again for your advice and understanding. Along the same subject, it has to do with exercise. I will admit I have been pretty sedentary of late. But just yesterday, I...
Hi Everyone, I was put on Cymbalta 3 month ago and am currently taking 60 mg at night. I am seeing my Rhuemy next week and was going to ask to up my dosage. I was wondering if you are on Cymbalta,...
Hi Sherrine, Thank you for the welcome! I just joined this family a couple weeks ago, and am so glad I found it! I am looking forward to getting to know all of the mods here as well as anyone newer...
Wow, that really sucks. Ya know it has been so long since I have had to deal with a Dr. like that, but unfortunately many people do. I agree, you must find somebody that is going to pay you the...
Hi Jenna, Well, before I was diagnosed with Fibro, I went for testing for SS. Usually an ophthalmologist is the one that will verify with simple tests. I have suffered with all of those symptoms as...
Hi Lori, Unfortunately, I never made it that far. I was approved for my disability through SSDI. But my Mom has been seeing someone similar. Since her cancer has moved through her body, she has...
Hi Kayla, I just wanted to comment about the muscle biopsy. Yes, you can certainly refuse the procedure, just tell your Mom you do not want it. However, I would also ask that the doctor and your Mom...
Hi Mom, I have had that feeling too. I tell my husband about it and he just looks at me funny. It is hard to describe it. Kinda like floating about, not quite in time with everyone else. I once...
Hi Kayla, The pain you describe is definetly what I feel at times. Sore to the touch and you don't want anybody giving you a big hug!!! I know plantars facsitis is a huge problem too. Like Sue asked,...
Hi There and Welcome, I have a lot of experience with letti8ng the doc know what is going on with you. Hopefully, your rhuemy is one that listens to you. Remember that you are going in for a...
Thank You All! I really thought I was handling everything pretty well, then I read your posts today and I am crying like a baby!! It is funny how much we tend to bury emotional feelings without even...
Hi there, You have gotten some great advice. From my experience with the long process of getting a diagnosis...it is very important to take your list of symptoms to your Dr. This has also proven to...
Well, to answer your question about stressful events in my life, yes, I guess there is a lot going on right now. My Mom is losing her battle with lung cancer and I am the one she trusts to handle...
Hi Kayla, I am 41 and was diagnosed about 3 years ago. I think the problem you may be facing with people who have never heard of this is because Fibromyalgia is not widely believed to be a real...
Hi Tootie, Yes, I have this problem too. I do think it is apart of the Fibro. Before I was diagnosed with FM, it was thought that I had MS. And frequent urination is symptom of MS. In addition to...
Good Morning! Or is it? I had kinda of chuckle reading your posts because been there done that! I love your story about contact lenses. I did something similar before, only I had put both contacts in...
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia going on about 3 years now. Like anything that I don't know about or want to understand better, I do research. After all my research I am finding that...
Hi Julie, I was on Lyrica for about 3 months. The major side effect for me was severe swelling of my feet and hands. It was so bad that I could barely walk and had to have my favorite toe ring cut...
I enjoyed it very much- like others though I too had to stop because my eyes go fuzzy after about 5 minutes of reading...the same line over and over!! Thanks for the chuckle, Kathy...
Thanks Everyone, Thanks so much for the welcome, I feel right at home now! Although we are all here for a sad reason, I have always felt the need to share my experience with others. I am always...
Quote-"Maybe the exception to that is Cymbalta. I haven't tried it. I have a prescription for it sitting at the Pharmacy. Its supposed to do what Elavil did without the nasty side effects. I keep...
Hi Patti, Thanks for the Welcome! Just a word of advice for you. If you think you might need to apply for SSDI, then do it now. It is a long process, and getting approved is never guaranteed. It took...
Hi everyone, My name is Kathy and I was diagnosed with Fibro about 2 years ago. Like many, I ran the gamut of tests, all negative for any of the mimickers of this disorder. I feel pretty comfortable...
I have noticed similar reactions to smells. Although mine arent familiar to anyone else. I sometimes can smell a smell like burnt popcorn? It will just come out of nowhere. But, it has been happening...
Hi Lorna, I am a new member here, but not with pain and fatigue and stress. You certainly have a lot going on right now, which does nothing good for the Fibromyalgia pain. You also have CFS and many...