What fall was it? I live in Washington right on the Oregon border so I am pretty familiar with the area. If you want I can even recommend some fun stuff in the area that may be less taxing on you yet...
Some of you may remember last week I was pushing myself way beyond my limits in preparation for a retreat this past weekend. I made it through everything, and the weekend was beyond wonderful! It was...
I swear I have that "Super Woman" complex going on. I get it in my head that I can do anything and start setting absurd goals for myself....my latest one? School. Now not only am I working 40+ hours...
No whammies, no whammies, no whammies......
oh wow, that was funny...remind me not to drink anything when reading one of your posts. I just spent 20 minutes cleaning off my computer screen (only cause it took me a couple of times to remember I...
I'm actually a big proponent of acupuncture. Is it a 100% cure all, bounce out of the office with no more pain ever? No. It is however one of many treatments I use to help manage my pain without...
This has been a battle for me. Hubby has a hard time cause he is a very touchy feely person, as am I when I can handle it. Now we have a scale that I use to let him, and other people in my life, know...
Another thought is to try to find an osteopath. They are like regular doctors, but they are more hands on and trained to take their time and treat the whole person instead of just the symptoms....
I made it through about 3 hours then asked my boss if I could burn some vacation time. Here is where I get to say I have the most wonderful boss in the world. Not only did he ok me going home, but he...
I am so close to saying screw it and taking a half day of vacation......
You wear sunglasses in the car at night because the oncoming headlights are just too much to handle...no not while driving LOL...
Thanks nmma! Hope you get to feeling better too today. I don't know how you do it, I can't clean my own house anymore let alone someone elses! As for FMLA I know it protects you, but there are...
Today is one of those days that I dread above all others. I hurt pretty much everywhere, I am so exhausted and the pain is so much I cna barely concentrate on anything. Yet, despite all this I am...
Yeah my doc seems to think I will be able to sleep like a baby...even though I can barely get comfortable enough go to sleep at home in my own bed next to my hubby with drugs LOL...let alone in some...
Right now I don't really take anything specifically to sleep. My Gabapentin does make me a little drowsy, as do the Tramdol and Valium that I sometimes take before bed, and the Dilaudid just knocks...
Ok so for about 10 years I have had doctors suggest sleep studies to me for my insomnia. Most insist that sense I am overweight I must have sleep apnea despite the fact that none of my bed partners...
LOL Dagger, that reply earns you a cookie! hehehehe...
Thanks Danielle, I'm heading to Wally World tonight to look for them!...
Hmmm, may have to check out the Just My Size ones Danielle. I need everyday bras that I can wear without costing me an arm and a leg. The camis are only good if I'm not really doing anything, if I...
I agree frequent stops are your friend. So are the instant air activated heating patches. I use these when I can't have my heating pad along to help with muscle aches and soreness. Also, bring your...
Unfortunately not wearing one is about as painful as wearing a bad one for me. They are just too heavy and cause my back to go into fits if I don't have some support. At home I tend to get away with...
Thanks for the link! I am going to ask my doc about this at my next appointment and see if I can take it with my other meds. I've heard great things about this combo from many fibromites....
Good luck! I hope you can find something that works for you there :)...
They really are the greatest things on earth in my opinion. My mom is weel endowed too and she has a couple daily wear ones that she uses and it really cuts down on her shoulder and back pain (she...
Mine rests in my shoulders and back of my neck. I also take Tramadol, and on occasion flexeril (though valium is a muscle relaxer too which is a nice benefit). I used to take trazadone, but it messed...
I am with you on this one, bras have to be my number one nemisis every day. I work as an administrative assistant, and I am fairly well endowed so not wearing a bra is just not an option. I have...
I'm very similar to you, stress is one of my biggest enemies when it comes to my fibro symptoms. I too had tried so may anti-depressants and had some awful side effects. I found xanax to be too...
I started having symptoms 15 years ago, and after 5 years of going to my PCP trying to find out what was wrong he suggested fibromyalgia. Unfortunately at that time I also lost my insurance coverage...
When you get out of bed and promptly run into the cedar chest at the foot of the bed that has been there for years not once, but every freaking morning for 2 weeks straight. And every morning you...
Marlee, I am the same way with meds. My body tends to react differently to medications than most people, especially antidepressants. I have had docs in the past tell me if I am not willing to take...
I can sometimes get away with wedge style heels, or ones that have a super thick heel...but anything not as wide as my heel and I pay for it for days later....
My doctor has to be the absolute best EVER!! I went in today to work with him to come up with a treatment plan, and not only did he listen to everything I said he mostly agreed with me and helped me...
And my hubby wonders why it takes me so long to shop. I spend half my time double checking my cart against my list making sure I got the right stuff, and I still manage to come home with at least one...
Aaack! I am so sorry you are hurting, and I know how devestating it is to lose that kind of money to something so silly. Maybe this little story will give you a positive spin on the situation: My...
hehehe, thanks for adding that bit about hubby waiting for me. I'm over it now and so is he, but man I felt terrible for that one. I too tend to take on way more than I should and don't bother asking...
Sad* as it may be I think the ad campaign for Lyrica may have had an impact on bringing fibromyalgia out in the open. People who have these symptoms and have been told that it is something else or...
That stinks! It is so aggrevating when doctor's think you can jump on in at their convenience when they are ready to see you regardless of what demands you may already have on your time. And if your...
Ang, I know the feeling well. It has taken me 5 years of searching to get a dx, and before that I had many symptoms for years and I am only 30 now. It was a huge relief to finally have a dx, now I...
Thanks everyone for the input. I finally have a doctor that takes the time to listen to ALL my complaints and takes them all very seriously. I am so lucky to have found him. For years I have gone to...
Since I got the dx of Fibromyalgia a little over a week ago I have been doing what I do best...researching and reading. I bought a wonderful book called Fibromyalgia The First Year that I am already...
It's what I use mine for LOL, and yes I have pushed it on accident and wondered about the owner hehehe You put your keys on the bookshelf by the door cause you remembered you forgot to put deoderant...
Marlee, Thanks for the reply. I have found that heat helps me some too, my mom has a hot tub that I am free to use whenever I want and just 15 minutes in there gives me a ton of relief, it just...
Thanks everyone, he's still kinda hurt and I am still not happy with myself but things are starting to calm down. It doesn't help that we had a small fight the day before so he got it in his head me...
My hubby and I share a car which is hard, but we normally make it work ok...until today. I was supposed to pick him up at 9:30 from work. I was having such a hard day that I laid down at about 7:30...
Thank you for the warm welcome Chutzie! I'll check out the Koffee Klatch in a minute. It is such a relief just to know I am not alone and I am not crazy after all..I have been really doubting my...
When you routinely use the panic button on your car's alarm remote to find it in the parking lot, even if you were only in the store 10 minutes. When you stand outside waiting to be picked up for 15...
Sherrine, Thanks for the reply. I will ask the doc about the malic acid/magnesium supplements and see what he thinks. Unfortunately ibuprofen and tylenol don't do a thing for my pain :( When it gets...
Oh wow! I thought this was just me... I am forever dropping things with my left hand it's like the hand just stops gripping for no reason and whatever is in my hand is on the floor. I nearly dropped...
the condition and my options for treatment. I have an appointment on Tuesday with my doctor to come up with a cohesive treatment plan. Right now I am just doing the best I can with the various...