I also reccomend the mucinex or the generic brand. Keep in mind the generic is usually in smaller doses. I could only find 250mg versus the 650-1200mg of Mucinex. So you may have to take more. even...
Well add me to the list of swine fluers!! I got it 2 weeks ago and then it very excitingly developed into pneumonia!! YAY!! NOT! I have been sooooooo sick. I spent two weeks in bed. I just got off...
I am sooo nervous. I have had such terrible luck with Drs. I am so nervous about this new one. He's helped a few people in my family. However, he uses a mix of natural supliments and such. I'm...
well, one thing you have to keep in mind is you cant help someone you wont help themselves... she's got to want to get better too. Maye do some research on this board and go through old posts. See...
Walking is amazing!! Even when I hurt REALLY bad, taking my dog for a potty break is night and day. Do you live in an area where you could all take a walk in the evenings? Maybe doing it with her at...
Thanks again everyone. Hopefully the Dr will help me out. I've been on several meds that were supposed to aid in managing the pain without any help. So hopefully he'll get me something that will...
First off huge hugs. I honestly think the problems are not FMS. There seems to be more going on in your marriage that is causing the strife. For example, I have 2 small children, stay at home, but I...
Awsome!! I try to remind myself that this could be so much worse!!! I am so blessed to be surrounded by wonderful family and friends!! I am blessed by your post!!!!...
Good luck. I have found that Rheumys are REALLY hard to get suggestions on. I mean the diseases and conditions they treat just arent of the general population! I have found a few "FMS" specialists on...
Some meds, like Cymbalta, can take several weeks to get out of your system. It took me about a month before I could tell it was out of my system. This is a very good warning. Make sure you have...
Thanks everyone. That as really helped me out sooo much!!! I am just looking for the different drugs we're all on so i can look up the various side effects and be able to have an informed discussion...
do you have greyhounds?? I have a sighthound as well, an Afghan Hound. I got Lucy one month before I got sick. She is such a comfort to me. I always wanted an afghan and for my 10 year anniversary, I...
I had terrible anxiety. I had multiple anxiety attacks a day. We're talking at least 5. It was horrible. Lexapro saved my life. I mean that. I was able to come off after about a year and had no...
I am one of those Dentist phobia people!!! My husband makes the appts, or else I never will. I totally feel your anxiety!! Pain or no pain, I freak when it comes to the Dentist!!...
Thanks everyone!! maybe I should be more specific with my pain. I do have muscle tightness, mostly in my back and neck. My actual pain is mainly in my legs. It starts in my hips and goes through my...
YAY!!!!! That is sooo awsome!!! I am sooo happy for you!! I go through small periods where I feel fantastic!!! I miss those days, it's been a loooong while....
I am seeing a Dr Monday. I have lived with chronic pain long enough. I have never had the guts to out right say, I need help with this. I am in severe pain and need help controling it. I have tried...
I heard about CoQ10 last year and tried it. It did nothing for me. I have heard it has helped others....
You can find Cranberry capsules which may be easier to take on a daily basis. If you opt for the juice, make sure it 100% juice, organic would be best. They do help with urinary health in general....
I had that problem with Cymbalta. With Lexapro I had NO O for exactly 30 days and then BAM, it was right as rain!!! With Cymbalta, it was just like you explained, just slowly crept up on me and my...
really? I thought you had to have 11 out of 14 tender points to be diagnosed. Good to know. Really puts my mind at ease. This is an awsome board!!! I have been on other FMS boards and they were...
I'll definatly have to try it myself and see if it helps....
I have also heard that magnesium can help you sleep better. I've heard it cane make you sleepy. Has anyone had that effect? I am VERY sensetive to the side effect of drowsy!!! If it says drowsy on...
Thanks!! I thought that was just for searching on Google!! Never would've guessed!...
Thank you Karen!! I have read over some of the Fibro 101 thread, but not all of it yet!!...
How do you search the forum???? I want to look up pain and pain meds and just want to read threads already posted!! I KNOW this is a topic that has already been brought up!! HA HA HA!...
Ive actually heard that symptoms flare when mensing and during illnesses or anything that stresses the body. dont rule out the neuro, but watch your symptoms and if they get worse or you lose feeling...
I am not getting the swine flu shot, neither will my kids. My good friend's husband is a DR and he didnt feel comfortable about this vax. I too feel it has been rushed to market because of public...
I have read articles that claim FMS is auto-immune related and read ones that say it isnt. So who knows. Maybe it's more auto-immune related in some and in others not. Maybe that's why some people...
Hey everyone!! My name is Emily and I was diagnosed with FMS about a year ago. It has been a very looooong haul for me. It all started about 3.5 years ago. My youngest was about 6 mo old. My oldest...
Thanks everyone!! I tend to forget that we may not show tender poit tenderness all the time! It's been such a long road. I'll give a proper introduction in a bit, so you can know my story and what's...
No I dont have CFS. My fatigue comes in very short phases, more what is seen in FMS or auto-immune issues. My biggest complaint is pain and it is the deep pain often associated with FMS. I'm...
A year ago I was diagnosed wih Fibromyalgia (after my prior Dr said absolutly not FMS). I meat all the criteria, EXCEPT I have ZERO trigger point pain! None of my trigger points have ever been...