statgeek, If it were me i would keep the placard. Just because you have it doesnt mean you have to use it, but if you have a really bad day you will be glad you have it....
Learning how to pace myself was a big part of my battle because when i had good days i wanted to do as much as i could to catch up on things and i would end up in bed for the next two or three days....
Thanks for the responses, Im not doing so good on a regular mattress so i thought i would try the waterbed, and if it doesnt work i can go back to the regular mattress. I think i will try it Tressia...
I will also say a prayer for you and your family, Hope things get better and you get some answers....
coaches wife, I do the same thing, the crocs really do help me too. I even forget and wear them to walmart (and they are pretty worn)....
I also have problems focusing. It started about the same time my pain got worst. I also have dry eyes and i think that makes it harder to focus. I think alot of us have problems with vision & Fibro....
Austen, so sorry you are having such a bad time, we all go through it at times but we have to pick ourselves up because it can drag you down for a long time if you let it. One thing i remind myself...
Cl26, if in fact your friend is abussing pain meds she does need help, and I think it is great that you are worried about your friend. But you have to realize trying to contol her life is not your...
Evey, Welcome to the family and hope to here from you more. Yes you have come to the right place for understanding. We have all been there at one time or another. You have been a busy person in the...
missmarie, hello and welcome back. In some states you can still work and get disability, but you can only make so much. Check with your state to see what the amount is that you are allowed to make. I...
I was thinking about getting a waterbed because of the heated mattress and help with pressure spots while sleeping. I thought it might help with fibro. If you have one let me know about your...
Lostspririt, So sorry you are having to deal with all this. And so sorry you lost your friend, that must be really hard on you. Life sure has thrown alot at you right now. As acheybody said hang in...
achebody, I am so sorry that you are hurting so much. I do things like that all the time because I'm not going to let this illness take full control over my life. I know before i do something that i...
Maybey it might help if you call and ask more questions. I dont know how it works but you can try it and if it causes problems you might be able to get out of it. Sounds like it may be a good...
Libby, that is so great that you get to enjoy a day without alot of pain. It gives the rest of us some hope that we will get to experience it ourselves one day. Enjoy it as long as you can. Tressia...
Maybe you need to step back get yourself together first. Go to a friends house or just get out by yourself to calm down. I think your grandmother should press charges and that might decide what will...
Vestabula, in oklahoma they do not charge to have records sent to another doctor, but they do charge if you want your records for your own personal records. We have the right to ask for our records...
Robin, So sorry for the lose of your father, Keep that last night with him in your heart. He will always be with you, and charish the time you had with him. It is wonderfull you had such a great...
Sassy, bless your heart, that is a hard problem to have to deal with. The first thing you need to do is fix your grandmothers account so that your hubby can't get access to the money any longer. As...
Lynn, Hello and welcome to the Fibro family. You have come to the right place for compassion and understanding. Their are alot of caring people that are willing to help you get through this. You are...
another thing to add, I dont know about other states but in oklahoma they only keep records for 5 years and you cant get them after that. I also learned that the hard way. I never thought about...
Hi Lee, so sorry you are struggling so hard right now. I think we all go through it at times. When I first found out that i had fibro and dealing with the pain, I became very depressed also. Thank...
I have been taking cymbalta for about 6 months, at first i had a wierd feeling thats hard to explain but after a week things were fine. It has helped me quite a bit along with my other meds. Give it...
when I clean my floors I dont use a broom because the back and forth movement hurts my arms and shoulders so i use a small vacume with a hose and attachments. I take my time and If i need to i can do...
Its a good thing most of us can laugh at the silly things we do. A couple of days ago I went to get groceries, I got to the register and wanted to pay with cash $ 40.00 and the rest on a card. I ran...
I agree with getting by, it could be fibro. I also have the hip and back pain. The rolling back and forth all night because of the hip pain is what I go through too. About the time I fall asleep and...
Hello Leahj, WELCOME I do not have the chest pain, but others do. I do have the chronic back pain it gets worst while sleeping or sitting to long. What helped mine was a better mattress, I have to...
Welcome Dalpnc, So glad you join us because their are alot of wonderfull people here that will help you any way they can. For me personally I started having pain in my back first about 5 years ago,...
I have a unit I also bought from the state fair, it is great and it helps when my legs are cramping or hurting really bad. You said the light comes on but doesnt work, one thing you have to remember...
* * ] bad relationships with doctors that I want to make sure i don't do or say something in the beginning that will affect my relationship with this doctor. The meds I am taking are working pretty...
I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time right now, You have come to the right place because we all know how you feel when it comes to the pain. We all need time to ourselves once in a while to...
Hello armywife, Welcome to the group, you are not alone any more. We are here if you need to cry, vent, have a question and we can help you through it. I know where you are comming from, my husband...
Hope you get to feeling better, Our prayers are with you....
Welcome, You are part of this family now. We are here any time you need us. Jump in any time and don't be affraid to ask any question, we've heard it all. We are here if you need a shoulder to cry...
mrscavbar, You go ahead and vent all you need to, that is what we are here for. We all have our bad days and just need to get it out to feel better. I'm so sorry that you are going through so much,...
so sorry for the lose of your beloved Murph. It is so hard to loose a pet that has been a part of the family, just remember you do have your memories with him and he can still be a part of your...
Marlee, I've only been with this group for a short time and dont understand how to do alot of things on here yet, you said we could put a picture on the first thread, on a facebook. Not sure where,...
Sassymykitty, I was one of those who read your first post and i agree with everyone else. As long as you and your doctor are working together to control your pain, it is noone else's business. It is...
I took Lyriica about 2 years ago, it did not help with the pain and i did gain 20 pds with it. I tried cymabalta after that and still no help with the pain. After alot of trial and error I finally...
Welcome Libertyforlife, Glad to have you as part of our group, their are alot of great people on this sight. I had fibro for several years before i was diagnosed in june, I started out with minimal...
I am so sorry you are going through all this. My ex husband was alot like that, the one thing i learned from that relationship was to never let then know that you have no place to go because they...
carligirl, I totaly understand, my 30 year old is actually my step-son. And my husband did not have him in his life much either. He also wanted to make up for all those years of not having him in his...
caligirl, I have to say amen to the last post (chutz), After your husbands birthday, you can inform your son that since he is an adult he can move out like an adult. Just remember we may have caused...
Caligirl, When i read your post it was like you were talking about me. I have 5 kids (older now), but when they were little and my health was better they knew if they didn't help clean the house that...
I want to thank everyone for the advice. It gives me some idea where to start to get the fatigue under control. I do have alot of problems sleeping because of pain and i will talk to my doctor about...
Hi Bella, It took a while before my husband understood what i was going through. The way I got my hubby to understand was to talk to him. I gave him some information i printed out about Fibro and...
I was diagnosed with FM in Nov. so I'm still learning how to deal with problems that go with Fibro. The problem I have been having lately is severe fatigue. Does anyone have any ideas that will help...
Hello, I tried Cymbalta 30 mg about a year ago and it didn't help any with my pain so i stopped. recently I was perscribed Ibuprofen 800mg, Lortab and it helped better. But my rheumy wanted me to try...
The first time i posted on here as a newby i was in really bad shape. I had been recently diagnosed with FM and really depressed which made my pain worst. I was at my breaking point and didn't know...
As far as getting help through the military, we do have 2 insurances now and it should pay for everything. It would probably be smart to take advantage of it and ask for help. You guys are awsome,...