My dentist told me about a product: OraHealth Xylimelts. You use them at night. Two discs (one on each side of the mouth) wedged between your cheek and gums (they suction to the gums and stay put)...
Ang, I am in the same boat as you. I couldn't believe it when I logged in and read that you have shingles to. I was diagnosed to late for any medication, I was really bummed. I had severe back pain...
I am in the same situation with the medicine and weight gain as you. I know that it is hard for our family's to understand this illness but I can't believe that your husband would speak to you that...
Hara, I deal with every day of my life. Some days are worse than others. I am hypersensitive in all of my sense (if that makes sense /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif ). I deal with it in...
Welcome to our family! You have come to the right place for support and answers. I credit this family for how I'm feeling today. I still hurt and have fatigue but my overall take on things is more...
Lefty85, I have been taking nortryptiline for 3 years and it has been the only thing that has helped. I felt some relief from my pain within a few days of starting the medicine. I also slept for the...
Tyno3, I am in the same boat as you. I'm taking Nortriptiline (?) and I'm exeperiencing the same problem. I need to avoid the carbs to feel better but the medicine makes me crave the carbs. I need...
I am so glad that the little guy is finally here and healthy. It's wonderful news!!! Congrats!...
Sue, That is wonderful! I had the same experience with my husband. Our relationship was headed south very fast and that woke him up. On his own he started doing some reading and his tune changed...
I don't even want to admit to this one but here goes! Finding out that you have fallen asleep while sitting on the toilet. It's happened more than once /community/emoticons/blush.gif ....
Karen, I am so glad that you are keeping us updated. We love you and want to know how you are doing. I'm sure it is very frustrating wanting to talk and not being able to but with hard work and some...
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. God is surely taking great care of him now! Your strength is such an inspiration to me. Please know that I will be thinking of you and sending...
Jason, thank you so much for posting for Karen. We have been so worried about her! Karen, we will always be here for you and I'm happy that Jason can step in and let us know how you are. We are...
Karen, I am so glad to hear from you. You have had everyone worried young lady. If I'm understanding you correctly, it sounds like you did see a doctor and you are getting testing done. Please keep...
Baloo, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. It is so difficult to watch your child struggle through something so scary. Try and stay positive and strong. I will be praying for you and your...
Karen, I am so sorry! You really need to contact your doctor though. You do not want to have another stroke, it could be much worse. Please take care of yourself and know that we are thinking of you...
Marlee, The cold water is getting me also, I need to remember to let the faucet run for a bit first. I also discovered I need gloves to take things out of the freezer. My kids get a real kick out of...
I have dizzy spells also. I make sure that my eyes are always covered with sun glasses when I drive because just a flicker of light can make me dizzy or trigger a migraine. I have glasses that wrap...
Marlee, Good idea for the sign! It is really hard some days to look at the mess but I'm starting to get better about it. Life is to short to spend all of my energy on cleaning! I think you should...
My hands are feeling a little better today but it did hit 40 degrees today. It's hard to believe that just this past Friday it was snowing so hard that two snow trucks collided because visibility was...
The pain in my hands was bareable until I left work, now they are throbbing again and it was 24 degrees out. I think I will need to just ride this out, Winter is not going away anytime soon. Lisa I...
This winter has been so cold and cold is not good for fibro (as we all know) and I have been trying to stay covered and warm in the negative temperatures that we have been having. I have noticed a...
Sounds like I'm not alone. I'm still going to talk with my doctor and have him run some tests but I have a feeling I know how that will turn out. Patti, wow, I can't imagine going through that...
Marlee, I am praying for you and your family. Things will be fine, she is in a great place and being watched very carefully I'm sure. Take care of yourself! I will look forward to hearing of the...
leemadd, I have not checked my blood pressure but I will with the next attack. What do you do when this happens or do you just ride it out?...
Good Morning Everyone, Thanks for all of the wonderful advice. I have an appointment already scheduled for sometime in early April (my doc evaluates me every three months) so I think I will do the...
My vision does get fuzzy and I have a hard time focusing. The room spins if I try to move around but I usually don't feel well enough to do that. As far as the headache, I have so many of them I'm...
I have been having these attacks where I feel really icky, kind of sick to my stomach, light headed, and my face gets very red and I feel really hot. I have checked my temperature and I am fine. It...
It is so disappointing and hurtful when friends and family shrug off our pain and confusion. I have thought about this so much and if I am truly honest with myself I think that I may have the same...
Rach, I get lost when I'm speaking also and typing, can't remember words or how to spell but the thing that really gets me is when I'm trying to talk to someone and it's like my mouth is working...
Sugar is evil /community/emoticons/devil.gif but I love it so much. Actually, I have been mostly sugar free since December 26th. I had a few slips when I had a severe migraine for three days and I...
I get the twitches and yes they do kind of sneak up on you. I recently realized that taking the malic acid/magnesium supplements have helped with the twitches and my speech. I was taking the...
Tennis, You sound so much like my 15 year old daughter. She is always asking me why she doesn't fit in. Like you she has a group of friends but doesn't feel like a part of it. Like my daughter, I...
Chuzzle, I am thinking of you and your husband and I am sending prayers your way!...
Denise, I know exactly what you are talking about . I used to be able to spell anything, not anymore. I also question the words that I have spelled correctly because I'm not sure of myself. I have...
Fibro Fog can be so embarrasing /community/emoticons/blush.gif . It's a good thing my memory is so bad, I would hate to remember all of the embarrasing things I've done lately...
I'm so happy to hear that things are a little better. I will continue to send my prayers your way. Have fun with Krissy; pets can be so comforting at a time like this. What is it with husbands and...
I have very bad dry mouth and decay problems. I have a cleaning scheduled for Tuesday and I'm actually afraid to hear how bad the decay is getting. I have followed all of the dentist recommendations...
Marlee, My prayers are out to you and Ken this morning! I am very happy to hear that things did not get worse during the night. He is in a very good place, I'm sure they will take good care of him....
Brrrr! It is so cold here all the schools are cancelled. -17 with wind chills -40. I hear tomorrow will be the same. I am all covered in blankets with my coffee and my computer. I don't even want to...
I have been sugar free since December 26th. I know that sugar has a negative effect on my fibro, I immediately crash and fog. I can't think straight and I don't need much to cause this. Long before I...
The brain fog can be so frustrating but funny at the same time. I have been so foggy this week from being out of my regular routine. I started back to work on Monday and the fog has been extra bad....
I would suggest that you have your husband read what has been written here and do a search on fog, there has been so much written about it. I personally have big problems with my speech and it can be...
It hurts me deeply to think that so many young people are being stricken with this horrible disorder. I am so sorry that you have to deal with all of this. I am 42 years old and was diagnosed about...
This is not a quiz for you to read at work /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif . Everyone is looking at me because I can't stop laughing. Oh well, they already think I'm crazy. Thanks for the...
Does your friend have any sisters /community/emoticons/tongue.gif . You are so luck to have a friend like that and it sounds like you had a great time. I wish there were more people like your friend...
Alice, I am so sorry you have to deal with all of this. Keep positive and I will be praying for you and your husband. I wish I could be there to help and take some of the pressure off of you. Please...
I am so sorry that you lost your job. That really stinks! As far as what you descibe, you could be describing me. I have all of those problems but since I have been medicated (prozac and pamelor, no...
I am hypersensitive in all of my senses. Right now my husband and 13 year old are having a conversation and the noise is driving me nuts. I keep plugging my ears and telling them to lower their...
If I could eat a Donut with my coffee every morning, I would be a very happy person /community/emoticons/turn.gif . I have given up wheat, rice, potatoes, and oats along with anything that may have...