I have a similar problem with my bladder and pee. It started with me and one of my doctors noticing my pee smelled very strong sometimes. It was also a very dark color and i wasnt taking any...
HI, Im 24 and was diagnosed very recently. I have not yet had any children but would like to try to soon. Has anyone here experienced being pregnant while having fibro? What was your experience like...
may i ask what season affectiveness disorder is?...
I have a couple songs i want to post the lyrics to which i think have great lyrics. "ANYWAY" -Martina Mcbride You can spend your whole life building, Something from nothing One storm can come and...
Thank you for the tip. I actually used to have one of those on my old mattress. At first when my back was severely out of adjustment it was actually very uncomfortable but then i used it again once i...
Thank you for sharing this. This sounds like truly a miracle. And what an amazing dog to fight like that to keep living. I too have experienced the amazing bond between human and dogs and have...
Im currently taking ultram and it works alright for me. Some days i feel like i need something stronger though. Its not as strong as a narcotic as things like percocet or vicodin so its better for...
ANOTHER thing that helps me with this is to make sure im breathing through my stomach area and not through my upper chest area. It makes my costochondritis much more aggravated if i dont breathe...
HI, I just wanted to express my sympathy that you have to go through this at such a young age. Ive had some symptoms my entire life but havent had the full blow pain and fatigue till i was 24. I wish...
My entire life, when i get my temperature ran its about 96 degrees. I would go to the nurses office and the thermometer would say 99 and they would tell me i was fine. But, I FELT like i had a fever....
Hi there, Sorry to hear your periods are so bad. I also had regular periods all of my life up to getting fibro. It has now been more painful and also been VERY VERY irregular. This is one of the...
Hi, Thanks for your post. It realyl touched me. I may have to make a list of my own soon. Im not yet ready to yet. Im still in the beginning stages of anger and despair and will hopefully be able to...
I have this type of pain. I have it in the front on left and right, and also the back on left and right. I also have it near the sternum area. For me, this is caused by costochondritis. -kim...
Ive also heard provigil is a good one to help you stay awake during the day. -kim...
I have given up SO many things; happiness for one, the ability to walk up stairs without my heart racing and feeling dizzy and faint, the ability to go anywhere for more than 20 minutes without...
HI, I have been taking cymbalta for about 2 or3 months now, and it was done wonders for me. I still experience daily pain but it helps me emotionally deal with it better. It also helps me to think...
I found some song lyrics today online that i would like to share: "I SHALL OVERCOME" by HARD-FI New day dawning, I wonder what it holds for me, Sun is shining, I Don't think that it will shine on me...
Do certain foods seem to upset you more? I would maybe make a food diary for a week or so and see which foods upset you more and try to eliminate them from your diet. Also, mirilax is a great...
I have both also. Ive read online that some doctors consider the two to be connected but on different sides of the spectrum....
Ive used many brands and havent notice any difference between brands. It definitely helps you to relax and is great before going to sleep because it helps you fall asleep easier. I havent had epsom...
Im looking for ideas on what helps with sleep and nausea.... -kim...
Has anyone had trigger point injections? If so, what was your experience like? -kim...
Hi, Im not sure if this is costo. or fibro, etc, but it sounds like it MAY have been caused when you injured your shoulder. I first noticed my costo. also when i stopped taking nsaids. Do you have...
Hi Everyone, I think it would be a great idea to have everyone who wants to, to contribute their favorite song or poem that helps to uplift and/or inspire them. You can also contribute ones that help...
I know other people have already said this but, DIET DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE. A BIG difference. I would recommend reading online or buying a book about ibs diet. I got one a couple days ago and it has...
HI, Im so sorry to hear you are experiencing this. Your story sounds so much like mine. Im only 24 and also went to the er twice. I also tried the prednisone but it only helped a little and only for...
If you want another doctors opinion that can help diagnose you, i would recommend seeing a rheumatologist if you can at all afford it....
Hi! Im glad you were able to find some help from Pilates. I have been doing it for years before being diagnosed with fibro., and have recently not done it in a while, but it has helped me a ton, and...
I also had chest pain that was unexplainable and that the doctors couldnt seem to figure out. When i thought it was my gallbladder, they started by doing a ultrasound and then also i requested for...