I totally understand what you mean about feeling relieved to get the dx. It was so WONDERFUL to learn that I am not just lazy, or a hypochondriac, its not "just the way it is when you get older". The...
LMHO! Kathy I sure needed that laugh today! The thought of your hubby following you into the kitchen to make sure he gets his dinner! HA! Too much....
Hi Kathy, and welcome! I've just been in the forum a few weeks. Everyone here is wonderful. You will enjoy the friendship and humor and learn a lot about living with fibro. I'm glad you came!...
Yeah specifically no whole grains, no fruits or vegetables except bananas, CANNED pears or peaches, applesauce, cooked carrots or beets, strained baby food. Fiber can cause bezoars, a solid mass of...
Yes, sometimes. Sometimes a nap is very helpful, but other times I just never quite wake up from a nap. I'm sluggish and super-foggy the rest of the day. Like everything else with fibro, you just...
No words of wisdom here - the fog is too thick... Just a gentle {{HUG}} because I care. :-)...
This sounds like migraine to me. Pain on one side of the head. Sensitivity to light and sound... I get what my dr. called "tension migraine syndrome", which basically means the muscular tension in my...
Instant relief?? Oh wouldn't that be wonderful!!! Nope, unfortunately nothing works that well for fibro. Soaking in a warm bath can be helpful, especially if you're fortunate enough to have a...
LMHO!!! Well while they're studying your husband's cereal habits, perhaps they can spend a few minutes on my hubby's peculiar habit of leaving just enough food behind to be not enough to save. You...
Wow. That is very interesting. Especially the the stomach emptying thing, since I was just dx'd with gastroparesis. And OMG the sweating!!! I've been blaming the fibro but I wasn't really sure that...
Stupid fibro. :-( I hope you feel better soon, Danielle....
I must agree with Sherrine. I went to the rheumy complaining of "joint pain" and after tests for RA he said it's fibro and that the pain isn't in the joint itself, it's in the tendons and ligaments...
I consulted with a dietitian yesterday to help me figure out what the heck I can eat with my multiple gastrointestinal issues. I also asked about fibro. She said the only thing I could do...
You know I've actually had some of the same stuff the past week or so. I've had lots of post-nasal congestion and some mild headaches, and my ears feel kinda clogged. I've been totally blaming it on...
Okay, I should have realized it's after 8:00 p.m. - too late to think, the fog has already rolled in - I was reading this post about[b] birth control, and had forgotten the topic of the thread....
LMHO OKay talk about a FOG moment - I have no idea how that last message posted on this thread!...
Thank goodness for depo-Provera!!!! :-D...
I will sometimes use my cell phone to take a picture of the parking lot section/aisle marker, or some nearby landmark. Then I can refer to the photo to locate my car later....
Oh geez, Marlee. I hope you won't have to go through that - it must be awful. I have a good Friend - He gets around a lot and He's really good at fixing stuff - I'm gonna ask Him to help you to avoid...
Normal?? Has anyone seen my Normal?? I just want my Normal back. :-( Boy I tell ya this forum is a godsend. I was managing (mentally) with the fibro stuff fairly well, but the gastroparesis dx just...
Yeah we had really gotten into the habit of eating out since I never have the energy to cook. (Or if I do cook, the dirty dishes sit around for days waiting for the energy to clean up.) But I can see...
Dusting? What's that?...
Yes, a lot of gas. Eating out is definitely getting to be a problem. Sunday I had turkey, mashed potatoes, a little asparagus, and some chicken soup... and I barely made it home in time. That hadn't...
Hi Marlee - I posted this question in the IBS forum yesterday and nobody has answered yet. I see in your signature that you have both gastroparesis and IBS... Now that I'm avoiding fiber for the...
Too funny. HA! Everything bad is always "my" fault too. I love it when it turns out to be HIS fault!...
Similar to SleepyBug, I often feel feverish but my temp runs a bit low. I watch for a spike in temp as an indicator that I may be getting sick. I also have asthma and I usually notice a difference in...
Sorry puppylover. {{{{{gentle hugs}}}}}} I hope you can get aisle seats on your flights. It's a little better if you can stretch your legs, or even stand up for a bit now and then. "Airplane hips" is...
Nope, don't take anything for fibro pain. My rheumy said pain meds don't really help fibro pain so don't bother with them. I do take a low dose of imipramine (an antidepressant) at bedtime to help me...
Hi folks. I've been hanging out in the fibromyalgia forum for a few months and those folks have been wonderful, but now I need some advice from the IBS "experts"! For some time now I have been doing...
right behind my ear where the stem of my eyeglasses rests. :(...
Yep. All the time. Been dx'd with endometriosis, IBS, gallstones, colon polyps, and recently gastroparesis. Scar tissue from multiple laprascopic surgeries doesn't help. Sometimes it can be hard to...
Yes, I think Bootknife is correct. It is "nonprogressive" in that it does not do damage, the way, say, rheumatoid arthritis does. RH continually works to destroy the joints, thus making itself worse...
My TMJ symptoms included clicking/popping/pain when chewing, yawning, etc. Also lots of migraine headaches. I don't remember the jaw being sore to the touch but I guess that's possible. I also...
I don't think it's available nationwide, but Crystal Geyers has a product on the west coast called Juice Squeeze. It is a blend of fruit juice and sparkling water (70% juice), no added sweetners....
...when you need to sit down in the shower. ...when you can't remember the word fibro... um... fibro... something... um... oh darn... sigh... it's, um... fibro... MYALGIA! THat's what it is....
was afraid of that...
Yeah I really don't drive at night at all anymore. a) can't take the glare for one, b) by the end of the day I'm just so wiped out I just don't feel safe with me behind the wheel....
Help her to find a place of safety. Thank you O God for all that You are about to do....
Father God, Sherrine ...
LMHO!!!...
There were a couple of times when I was reall fatigued and foggy that, as I pulled into my driveway, I realized I had absolutely no recollection of the drive home....
Just wanted to give you all a link for the Enell sports bra. My bra cup size is off the charts and I can wear this pretty much all day. They suggest you might want to go a size larger if wearing for...
The best I've found is the Enell sports bras. They're a bit pricey but I can wear that longer than anything else....
Oh, about 25 years. I noticed some pain and stiffness in my hands and legs during my first job right out of high school (17 or 18 yrs old). It was a few years until I first complained to a doctor (in...
Aartist: Were you tested for gastroparesis? You should have had a gastric emptying study to get that diagnosis....
Did y'all see the thing on the news the other day about the dog who ate a bunch of cash that was lying around? They walked puppy a lot until it all "reappeared". It was like having their own personal...
Oh that's a GREAT IDEA! The Pedi-paws for toenails! It's SO hard to reach those little suckers with the regular clippers. Like I can even SEE that far away! I've been tempted to get one to try on my...
I have been taking Flexeril "as needed" for years. 10mg up to 3x a day. An Rx for 50 tabs usually lasts me about 3 months, so obviously I'm not over using it! But I was recently dx'd with a stomach...
I think what sets fibro apart from most other aches and pains is the tenderpoints. You must have soreness (triggered by very little pressure) at at least 11 of the 18 standard tender points to be...
Is it possible for a fibromite to go caffeine-free??? /community/emoticons/confused.gif My doc said I should quit /community/emoticons/skull.gif coffee and soda due to my stomach issues. Can I...