Here too. It feels like a pin point deep in the hip. The tennis ball always hurt me too bad on my hip, but has helped in other areas. I go to Myofacial Release therapy every two weeks. If I stop...
I should have known!!! It's the FM. In November, as I opened my eyes one morning my Lid ripped my cornea. I have not had this problem before, nor have I even heard of it. Dry eyes, yes, but never a...
I lived in Louisiana when I was diagnosed, that is at sea level. I now live in Calgary, which is around 4000ft. My pain comes in the same cycles in both places....
When I first started feeling pain from FM I didn't know how to explain it. Then I went to the Dr. While getting my blood pressure taken I INSTANTLY knew exactly how to explain it. My pain feels like...
I agree with the others. Ask your dr. and get the test necessary. I found out I was lactose intolerant. Never would have guessed that by the amount of dairy I was having. Alison...
Has anyone found a doctor that will help you find your trigger of fibro? What set it off? Do they give you a list of things to try? Then there is an investigation of what works for you and what...
A year ago she found that I was low. At that time she wanted me to increase my salt intake, making sure to use fresh iodized salt. Now I am lower than a year ago. When I asked what iodine effected...
I have noticed in the passed couple of weeks that my regular activities have brought me to extreme faitgue. I do bootcamp on regular bases and it fatigued my muscles faster than normal. I went snow...
You don't need Fibro for Dumbies. You need to start your own book. A daily journal. What the weather was, what you ate, what you did, How you felt. By looking at those everyday, you will know how...
Mine came on just all of a sudden. In November 2005 I was on my way to a dinner and noticed my arms feeling like they where being squeezed. I had to ask my husband if my jacket wat too tight. He said...
Hi Corrine, I have been on Cymbalta for about 2 1/2 months. The first night I some really crazy dreams. Thank Goodness it was only the night. Then I day 2 days of nausea, followed by 2 days of eating...
That is great Marci. I am so glad you have found something that works for you and got it covered by you insurance. I agree with you in fighting for what you need. Don't give up. Doodie...
Welcome Alli! No lupus is great news. Now you get to put the puzzle together to see what works best for you. Good Luck! Doodie...
Does anyone have any experience with Myofascial Release Therapy? My new Dr. and I talked about message therapy. She wanted me to find a physical therapist or message therapist that does Myofascial...
I know it is the fibro because the fog set in before I was taking any meds. I just know I am losing it. doodie...
I like Icebreakers mints. I have never really liked mints before because they would burn. The Icebreakers don't burn. They have helped me with dry mouth. doodie...
Wow! You have a lot to look forward to. Remember to enjoy your journey as work towards your destination. I love hiking. It is so nice to be outside. I can understand how your body reacted though. You...
Hi Dober, welcome to the forum. I too just started Cymbalta. I was dx in 2005. I refused all meds for a couple of years. Then decided to only take meds when I was hurting, not every day. Then my dr....
One of the best things for range of motion in the leg is a stationary bike. I only know this because of my torn meniscus. Even if you can't go all the way around, just go back and forth until it...
I am loving my new doctor. First let me update you..... Moved to Canada 14 months ago. Finding a dr. here in Calgary is very hard to do. You don't pick your doctor, they pick you. It took 3 months to...
Patti, I am sorry for you loss....
Hey Honey. Welcome to the group. Congrats to you and your new hubby! doodie...
Hey Upbeat. I have to say I love the name. Welcome to the forum. I am fairly new here myself. I know what about this being the favorite. I searched and searched forums. This one just makes you feel...
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Doodie...
hey Podnette, Can you explain to us how you feel Cymbalta has helped you? Has it decreased pain? or just changed mood? I guess sleep? I am just curious to hear from someone who has taken it for a...
Hi there, I have been taking Cymbalta about 6 weeks now. I had a lot of different side effects in the very begining. All are gone except for the clenching of my jaw. That has decreased to almost...
Isn't that what pain meds do? Please don't get me wrong. I think this is a great question. I want to know too. I feel the pain of FM, therefore it is real. Here is my thought, right or wrong. If you...
Hi Kim, welcome to the forum! I am from NO too. I move to Baton Rouge at 17. I still have lots of family there. I am living in Canada now, but plan on moving back to BR some time. I am sorry to hear...
Hi Dasey, I am so sorry to hear this. It really is disturbing that a caregiver can be so careless. Have you looked to see if there is a FM support group in your area. I know I had never thought to...
yeah k9, you just have to wait two years to see them....
I never put that together either. I was taking melatonine last year and I did gain weight. Mind you, I was not watching what I was eating either. I had a friend that told me her dad took it and...
What do you say to people that you really don't want to tell them you have FM? If I make plans, then have to cancel because I am in pain, what do I say? I really don't want to say I am hurting. Then...
Hi Kathy, I have always wanted to go to the land down under. Maybe one day, eh? Welcome to the group. I hope you start feeling better soon! Doodie...
Canada is that bad. I injured my knee the day before Christmas. My Dr sent me to Physical Therapy. She did not want to order an MRI because it would take at LEAST 10 months to get it. After a month...
Don't move to Canada! You will just get put on a waiting list. Trust me. It is a 2 year wait to see a specialist for fibro. That's only if you can find a GP that will take you. Donna, I am so sorry...
Funny you ask. Just in the past month I have been dealing with this. I have never experienced headaches like this before. Now that I think about it I have had pain in the back of my eyes but this was...
Oh my, that is hilarious!!!!! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif /community/emoticons/tongue.gif Thanks for the good belly laugh!...
My secret weapon is my iPhone. It has my calendar, reminders, and pictures. It even has Notes so when I think something I need to remember I don't have to find paper and pen. I just wished it would...
I am glad I came here first thing this morning. I has been a good start of the day. Thanks for the laughs!...
Hi Missy, That is how I discribe my pain. A huge blood pressure cup is around my arms and legs. They start to inflate some much your arms are in pain and you fingers are tingling. Then the pain...
Karen, if I may ask, how much adderall do you take now? Ali...
I too have adhd and take Adderall. I have been taking 30mg of Cymbalta for 2 weeks now. I had the weird dreams the first night and nausea the next 2 days. Then 2 days of eating everything in site,...
Here too! It feels like something is crawling all over me. This happens very often, though I don't really think about it....
Wow, I don't know what I would do if my pain never let up. When I have a flare my pain may come and go. It is a radianting pain that may last a couple of weeks (give or take). Along with all of the...
Hi! I too gain weight on it. 20lbs. I has taken me a year to get it off. No fun at all....
Hello all!! I have been lurking around here for the past few weeks and would like to introduce myself. First I would like to agree with most of you in that this is by far the best fibro forum I have...
Hi there. I have been lurking for a while now, but this has me ready to post (before I forget). I will introduce myself later. I just had to add to this..... your husband starts carpooling to work...