I should mention that I am not concerned about being able to do everything, I am concerned about the entry process with the diagnosis because there are no test to prove I have it or that I can "test...
Just curious if anyone has ever tried to join the military after having the fibro diagnosis or knows anyone that has tried. I am STRONGLY entertaining the idea, but am concerned. Any help is...
Thanks everyone for your replies! I got some very helpful information, and if nothing else, confirmation that I am not alone. I am going to talk to my dr.s about some things, but I think I am going...
Thank you both for your reply!! Austen-I will definitely look into this. I just read that most often the anti-depressants can cause this, as well as the trauma. Thanks for sharing! Aimee...
Has anyone here experienced any changes in their hair after a flare or after different medications? I was diagnosed with fibro in August of last year, married in September and got really sick in...
griffin, I couldn't agree with you more! I was a little relieved when I got my diagnosis. I just couldn't believe IT finally had a name. I am like you in that I am young and don't want to have to...
So, we have more in common than the trazadone! My husband is in the Air Force and in Japan right now. my thoughts and prayers are with you. I take 50mg of trazadone right before bed, with food (not a...
Miriam, Yes indeed, i read ALL labels. And even to the point of eliminating food that were only on the MIGHT be bad list. I read for Maltodextrin and eliminated it for months, only to realize that it...
MT, I am so happy that you are comfortable with your GI doctor, that makes talking about these things a little easier. I want you to know that there are people around here that have gone through this...
griffin, My answer to your question is yes! I have improved TREMENDOUSLY just by watching what goes in my mouth. I am like you though and I wasn't able to give up chocolate 100%. I think the link...
I do not have any info on the Reglan, but I was diagnosed with GERD and an incompetent LES. I opted for the surgery after YEARS of prevacid, prilosec, nexium, aciphex, zantac, and all that. I would...
Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder is pretty much a form of depression that occurs in a specific season. For me, it is in the winter when it is dark for a while and its cold. It is a more serious...
Thank you for your posts. I am going to go with my instincts and not take the shot anymore. I know the pros have been great...but I am in a healthy, happy marriage and if God blesses us with a kid,...
Sunshine, Hopefully today finds you doing well. I have to agree with Sherrine. As much as it feels like you might be different for not drinking the alcohol when you go out, it sure makes you feel...
for what it is worth, my brother was just recently diagnosed with psoriasis and my other brother has a dermatitis that doesn't allow him to get the military flu shots...and well, i have fibro. It...
good morning all. I know this is a bit of a touchy and perhaps controversial topic, but I am really trying to figure out if I have more going on than JUST fibro, or if it is possible I am doing...
ooo, i totally want a t-shirt. Although, if we put mf on the front like a super man sign...people might get the wrong impression. /community/emoticons/nono.gif I love the quote thing! I used to hang...
Hey Melissa! I second what most people have said regarding the dr. It took me years to find out that it was Fibro and not something else, like Lupus. It is going to be trying because they may say...
WOOHOO!!! I love this subject!! /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif I guess it is really dependent on what you are looking for and how much you are willing to pay. I don't mind spending money on...
Sangiro, hello and welcome! I am not sure I can offer other advice than what has been mentioned other than...it is DO-ABLE! :-D I am doing a distance education program to receive my second Bachelor's...
Steffiel, first off, WELCOME!! You will love it here. Second, your list might seem long on paper, but the good news is that most of what you have look to be symptoms of a bigger diagnosis...FIBRO. Of...
SleepyBug, I had the same type of reactions that you have had while eliminating things from my body. I only allow myself to use the real sugar, not splenda or nutri sweet or anything. Even then, I...
Amber, HELLO!! and welcome. I didn't go for quite 20 years, but at about 13 or so I was diagnosed boarder-line lupus and was treated as if I had lupus. It turns out I didn't and have always had pain...
I had a colonoscopy done over the summer and used the pills. It was tough drinking enough water, but I couldn't have imagined it any other way. I want to say there were six pills and I took some...
I think that this has become one of my all time favorite songs: Blessed-Martina McBride I get kissed by the sun Each morning Put my feet on a hardwood floor I get to hear my children laughing Down...
Thank you for this! It was very...reassuring...to see that some of what I have already done, perhaps subconscienciously, actually works!! :-D I am also working on a few of the others on the list....
I am VERY interested. I had a friend who's mom ONLY wore Birkenstocks as well. I was quite a bit younger, so I never asked why, but I knew there had to be something good about them!...
Yay shoes!! /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif I tell you, it really depends on the person, but here I go: My favorite tennis/running shoes are Mizuno's. They great lines for all types. I have a...
lynwood, unfortunately, i know exactly what you are going through. I have been diagnosed with IBS, as I started at my Gastroenterologist before he referred me to a rhuemy where I received my fibro...
OH JENNA!!! i have fallen in love with barnes and noble over the past year or so. we only had a borders around my area until just a year or so ago and it has totally turned me on to reading. ((cough,...
oh yea, fibro fog...i knew there was something else. If you need help trying to convey how you feel to others, the SPOONS THEORY found in the fibro 101 thread has been amazing. I sent it to my family...
So, I just have to say that I am having a really good day. I think that the mood I wake up in, really affects how I will view the rest of my day. SO, I know I might hurt tomorrow, but, I HAVE AN...
WELCOME!! I too, am a new member. The people here are great. And honestly, you'll find answers to just about everything. Just post a new thread and people respond. It is great. So, anything about the...
Jenna, I know it is so hard to hear, but rest is definately key. I was like you and didn't want to take any medication. However, I do take a small dose of trazodone (an anti-depressant) before bed....
Haha. And I thought it was because I was OCD. /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I have a MAJOR order of which I have to do my morning routine or I just plain out forget to do them. IE-deodorant,...
Wow...and here I was thinking I was the only one that felt like something was missing. I would LOVE to teach the yoga/water arobics or something that would help us Fibromites!! I attempted the...
Sazzy, Of all of the tests I had done to "prove" I had reflux, this was easiest. LadyJanes' post explained it great! The device I wore was a bit bigger than a pager and I had to push one of three...
Thanks everyone who responded!! :-D It is so wonderful to SEE that I am not alone and not the only young one trying to make it. I look forward to many chats with you all!! Happy Friday!!! Aimee...
i lost about 15 pounds i would say. I had it to lose though. Definately talk to the doc. thats a good plan. :-D...
Sarabi, I am 24, had GERD symptoms for years and was diagnosed at 22. I would say that if you really dont feel right, find a doctor that will listen to you. You know your body better than anyone. I...
Just real quick to those that say they haven't heard much good...I am 24 and had the lap nissen surgery about 4 years ago. I have not had to take any medicine since for acid reflux and i can actually...
Rangel, I am not sure what op you had, but I had a Lap Nissen Fundoplacation about 3 years ago. While in there, the surgeon fixed my hiatal hernia. I can remember it taking a little over a month...
HAHA, you all make me laugh. I have to agree, I love reality tv because it makes me feel like my drama can never compare to theirs. :-D SpringFling, My now-husband was in Iraq last fall and knew to...
Hello everyone! I just want to say how much I have enjoyed reading everyone's stories, opinions, thoughts, etc these past few days. I really feel like it is going to help me get through this rough...
OH I am so right there with you all!! I'm in Indianapolis and it is -3 (feels like -21) right now. Tomorrow is supposed to get even colder. I got in my car this morning and looked at the thermostat...
Patti, I do have SAD (was diagnosed at my last visit) and was born in July. I know that everyone has their own way of "dealing" with this, but I go to the tanning bed at least once or twice a week....
Wishing, I know that you mentioned you were diagnosed with Celiac. I do not have Celiac, but am Gluten Sensitive. I have really started reading labels and paying attention to what I put in my body...