My elbows, when they hurt, are absolutely devastating. I had to leave my job because of my elbows, I believe. I couldn't even pick up the phone, or a pile of paperwork, they hurt so badly. It hurt to...
The ongoing saga of my fibro-associated cold sweats when I'm cold: A few weeks ago I bought a silk quilt and polyester microfiber wicking bed sheets, and they work really well at keeping me warm and...
Oh boy. Donna, I think you are on to something here. Go for it! Tonight I gave the dog cat food and the cat dog food. That was the first time I did that. They all kind of looked at each other and...
HI gagirl63, a few years ago I was at the neurologist for help with my migraines. I did have as many fibro symptoms as I do now; am not sure if I had it back then or not. Anyway, I had an MRI...
I wear (almost exclusively) stretchy flare-leg yoga pants. I get mine from Lands' End or LL Bean. Both have wide elastic waistbands - the wide elastic is really important because it won't roll and it...
A favorite vacation or travel adventure?...
HI Sitchy, welcome to the fibro family! You'll find this is a nice place to chat, learn, and share. I was diagnosed just about a year ago now. You are correct in imagining that this forum will help...
I am definitely on the sleep roller coaster. Usually I am up til at least midnight but the past week or so I've been up to 4am or later - after drinking warm milk, eating some turkey and everything...
Myjoy, my elbows are also very sore and weak most of the time. They are the reason I had to stop working - I couldn't pick up anything heavier than a pen. I'm sorry, I know how sore they can be. I...
I had pleurisy a few times, mostly after bronchitis or pneumonia. It hurts like the dickens and you really do need to rest a lot....
I have trouble going to the movies period, even without 3-D. The lights and noise bring on instant migraines, even if I wear earplugs; I can name every movie I've had to leave since it all started in...
I get little bumps on my tongue, usually the sides of my tongue - the only food I can say for sure does that to me is walnuts, which I usually avoid. The bumps are small but painful, and last usually...
I'm so sorry, Sassy. You and your family are in my thoughts with sympathy and prayers....
I started trying something new at the grocery store. I too often notice the rudeness more than kindness. I used to be so embarrassed whenever I saw people watching me limp or grimace or ask for...
I finally managed to clean the majority of my bathroom yesterday! Am paying for it today, but it needed to be done....
Hi Yankee, I wanted to reply because I am being 'scalded' at this very moment on both biceps and back of my neck. It feels like someone has a heated iron and is using me as an ironing board! The...
In my ears I get ringing, hissing, fluttering, windy sounds ('whoosh'), and a steady tone. My doc told me it's tinnitis. It certainly is annoying and can pop up at unexpected moments....
Hi Heather, welcome to the fibro family! I've been on this site for about a year and am sooooo glad I found it. I don't know what I would have done without it - it's not journey anyone should take...
Hi DaniJav, I started taking Cymbalta recently (60mg) and noticed a slight lifting of depression and better sleep about 6 days after starting it....
I hate disappointing my BF when we have plans to do something together, and we end up not doing it/ cancelling, all because I am sore and feeling weak and fatigued. Can I go again? I also hate...
Marlee, people used to be able to walk up behind me and try to scare me and I was always a rock. Ice water in my veins. Now I jump and startle like crazy if I hear an unusual or loud sound. Yesterday...
I get them every time I take antibiotics to the point where my doc knows to just write me a prescription for Diflucan to take at the end of the course. Also, I get them if I drink too many sugary...
About ten years ago I was driving north from Anchorage and came into this beautiful area of the highway known as the Hay Flats. It was raining, but then the sun came out, creating a gorgeous rainbow....
The lesson I'm learning abut not working is to not blame myself for getting fibro. I tend to feel guilty about having fibro and not being able to "pull my weight" like I used to. So go easy on...
I got a Bissell for my birthday last April and it was great, sucked up the dust and fur, but I did have to clean the HEPA filter often which was so annoying. Then it broke after three months of use...
Hi Spirit, I have always liked your name because that's what we fibromites really need- strong spirit! I'll share the story about when I decided to stop working a couple of months ago, and apply for...
I am having a hard time believing that you poor folks in the "Lower 48" are so much colder than here in Southcentral Alaska, where we have been hovering between a mild 25-32. Even with the mild cold...
MATH! ANY of the math classes; that side of my brain doesn't work very well. I had to take Algebra I twice and Algebra II twice, bribed my teacher to pass me with a 70 my senior year, and failed...
I'm coming out of my six week long flare!! Tonight is the first time I have actually felt GOOD in a month. I bought myself a really nice juicer for Christmas and tonight made a great juice of...
Hi Miscast, I've been in 'the fog' for a few weeks now and haven't been able to really respond to your story. I started to a few times, but just got confused ! Stupid fibro :) I'm glad you found this...
Dagger, that is exactly what I'm doing this year. I've been looking at different ways of eating and bought myself a juicer for Christmas. I don't really like the taste of green veggies (except for a...
I guess I'm the opposite of hot flashes - I've had to shut off my ceiling fans because the draft just starts the process all over again! Today I'm on my 3rd outfit change as the others have been...
Oh dear, I've started crying at every goodbye, every leavetaking of friends, family, vacations - any time I have to say farewell or see you later. This has been going on for 2 or 3 years now....
Today I made my first green food smoothie using my new Christmas heavy-duty juicer. I could actually drink it without gagging too :) I used an apple and frozen blueberries for sweetness, small piece...
That is wonderful news. Thanks for letting us know. For the second one, ask his medical team (or charge nurse on the floor) if you could have a geri-chair to sit on in his room. Let them know of your...
Hi Michele, I'm with you - I'm SO sick of this monthlong flare I'm in, and sick of being sick! So I said I was going to get up and finish cleaning the kitchen (leaving the bathroom for tomorrow), do...
Hi Julianis, and welcome to our fibro family! I don't know what kinds of craziness I'd have put myself thru if I hadn't found this forum. With all my symptoms - waking up with claw hands, stiffness,...
Well, still sweating. :) I have to keep my house temp pretty high or those cold sweats will start instantly, yes, with any temperature fluctuation and I FREEZE. I used to run hot, and be able to keep...
Florida orange...
HI January, welcome to our fibro family and the forum. I also found this forum at the right time about a year ago, and remain active and grateful for it. I was diagnosed last February so almost a...
Angels, hi and welcome to the fibro family! I take 1500mg of gabapentin, up from my initial dose of 900mg that started last February. Everybody is different - I have found that mine works best for me...
Myself, I'm with you. :) My family has always made fun of ourselves and say that our familial line is "genetically spoiled" because of our multiple medical symptoms. One of my older sisters has had...
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask those of you who have night sweats (for whatever reason: peri/menopause, medication, etc.), how you deal with it night after night? What kinds of bedclothes are the most...
Hi Elizabeth, normally I walk my dog at least one good walk a day (more than just 5 minutes up and down the street) but for the past 3 weeks I haven't been able to exercise or work because my points...
Hi Chutz! Am envious of your stormy beach escape. I love the beach in all weathers, especially wintry and stormy. I am holing up at home being nice to myself. Happy new year to you and all my fibro...
Sassy, that's going to be me this week. My house is embarrassing. But that's my goal of the week, to tidy up so I don't have the start the new year in a sty. My last goal of the year is send off this...
I am feeling the exact same way as you, TIWC - I had a pretty low stress holiday weekend, but I am STILL so tired and sore I can hardly move. Lifting up my arms or legs is agony right now, and I just...
My BF got me a beautiful magnifying glass that is made from blown glass, that I can wear on a chain around my neck or keep in my desk drawer. I was really touched because I am forever holding things...
I would either go to Sports Authority or another big sporting goods-type store and get one of the salespeople to show you their different machines, see what they recommend for your body type, have...
I have been in a two-day fog since Christmas. I'm thinking of booking myself a night at a local hotel that has really, really nice bathtubs and really, really nice beds, just to pamper myself for a...