Jeanne, Thanks for the post. I have known for the longest time that I felt the worst during season change and bad weather, but when I would mention it, I would get that look. You know the one, smug...
My back hurts all of the time. At night my hubby will gently rub my back while we watch TV and it helps enough so that I can sleep. It probably is your fibro, but if you are the slightest bit...
I live in New England and we have just gone from beautiful days in the 60s to 80 overnight. I can't bear it. As many of you have said, I am a hermit crab in the summer. Air conditioning s my friend....
I don't actually take my temperature unless I am feeling really lousy. But hubby will tell me that my head feels warm. My doc has told me that fibro affects the immune system, too, so that could be...
OK, I've been a member of this Fibro family for about a month and have learned so much from everyone. I can blame fibro whenever I forget to zip up my pants (and then walk into my 3rd grade classroom...
Agreed, my symptoms have worsened over the years, too. It was at my last doctor's appointment that it was decided that it "was time" that I begin to take Lyrica. If things weren't worse, why would i...
Yup...we all do that! One time when I was feeling really good, I decided to move furniture! The next day I felt as if all the furniture I had moved was lying on top me. Rest :-)...
Jules, I am sorry that you are going through this right now. Is it possible that your current medication is causing weight gain? I know that is a side effect for many medications. Maybe you could...
I get dizzy often, too. Didn't connect it to the fibro until now! I understand your frustration about forgetting things and buying things you don't need. I never go shopping without a list anymore....
Hi Pod, I relatively new here, too. the group is fabulous. Very caring and funny, My son lives with us with his 6 year old daughter. Yikes! is right. (and you have 3!) How old are your grandchildren?...
Hi Austin, I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago and was fine. Also without meds. I think that you should be OK. And don't you get to eat all the ice cream you want as a result? :-)...
I agree that sleep is the answer, but know that can't always happen. I try not to sleep during the day and that helps me get a decent night's sleep. One night last week I slept so well that I think I...
My main pain is on the left side of my neck and shoulder. It is with me all of the time. I take Tylenol when I realize that the pain is bad enough that I am being distracted by it. The only pain that...
Danielle, Lots of good advise. Don't let your husband "clam up" and not talk about his resentment towards your fibro. Now that he has brought his feelings out into the light, keep the conversation...
Ouch! My hands hurt at some level every day. The pain is usually around my knuckles. I have not had your experience. I am glad that you did not break any bones! Take Care, NanaNan...
I have a similar situation in that I do not really enjoy my in-laws' company and I really do not enjoy visiting with them in their homes. Since I have been diagnosed with fibro, both my husband and I...
Great idea for the microwave! I didn't know that one! When my granddaughter was about 3 and 4, she loved to play Princess. We would play and I would be the Evil StepMother and she would be...
Hi Kate, I have been a member of this group for about a week and have found it to be very supportive. My heart hurts for you and your daughter. When my daughter was born she was in ICU for 10 days...
I have simmered the junk of off pans, too. I add a little dishliquid to the water, too....
Thank You Sherrine, as soon as I hit the submit button I realized tht I hadn't filled in the subject line. I often forget to send attachments in e-mails, too! (sigh)...
Hi Patsie, Yes! I do the dryer thing, too. My laundrey room is small enough that I was able to put a shower curtain rod up right across the room over the dryer. I keep clothes hangers there, take the...
I have today off from school because of the holiday weekend and I remembered that I used to take these "free" days to get some major project around the house done or begin some serious spring...
I hope you feel well soon. Hypothermia, who would have ever guessed that something like that could happen without being exposed to the elements? Take care of your self, NanaNan...
Marlee, congratulations! A great grandma, how wonderful for you! I just became a great-aunt last week ~ there's nothing like it! NanaNan...
Julie, I am glad that your appointment went well. As far as flares, I think it is a great idea to take a poll. It could give us all good information for when we visit our own doctors. Thanks for...
I'm not creative either, but I will be happy to share crazy ways we have taken care of medical needs. Most are from when I was growing up. My mother didn't drive and with six kids running around she...
I have been on Effexor for about 4 years now. I also am on a high dosage 150 mg a day. It seems to work for me. I was on Celexa first, but after a week I was feeling SO SAD!!!! I called my doctor...
I am glad to see this post today. I have never tried acupunture, but I was going to ask if anyone had. I think the posts are pretty much what I expected....that acuputure helps for awhile, but is not...
LeeAnn, This is such sad news. My prayers are with you, your family, and the community. Take care, NanaNan...
Hi Mo, So that I can sleep, I keep my room cool and dark. I too have the TV on for the "white noise." My show of choice for this is Nancy Grace. I can just lie in bed with my eyes closed and listen...
Hi Scott, I'm new here, too. Interestingly I was wondering if there were any men here, since I have read that Fibro affects mostly women. Sorry that we have this in common, but I think we have...
All morning I have been reading posts and nodding my head. I, too, take medication. I take Effexor for anxiety and just began Lyrica about 4 months ago. The Effexor is a great help. The Lyrica helped...