So sorry you are suffering so much. I'm glad they were kind to you in the ER. I hope this bout of pain passes soon for you. It's so hard to hurt so much....
Hi Linda - it's been ages since I've been here. I'm so sorry that you are on oxygen, but I'm glad it's helping you. I hope they get everything figured out for you....and also that you get the dress...
Hi all~ I have found that I'm getting more uncomfortable in close fitting clothing. I am sensitive to to the fabric touching me too much. I feel as though I look sloppy in the clothing that feels...
Thanks, everyone, for your ideas. I've lived in 3 different homes in 5yrs, so I don't think it's anything in my house. I have struggled with this the whole time I've had fibro. I am having some blood...
Hi all. I haven't been here in a while, but I always know that when my fibro really causes me to struggle I have a place to go where people understand. I seem to be going through a very awful time of...
Thanks to all for your ideas and thoughts. I think I'll try the play dough. It's worth a try. My fibro started in my hands back 6 years ago. I have heard others mention that they noticed the hands...
One of my worst symptoms right now is pain in my hands. It's gotten to where I can barely write anymore. Fortunately, typing is ok. Just writing out a check is very painful. I didn't realize that...
I am thankful for my two grandbabies who are on the way. One is due in December and the other in May....
My daughter just had endo surgery in June and she became pregnant in August. I'm so happy that you found out about the endo....
I have sleep apnea and a c-pap machine as well. The machine helps me have more energy. When I don't use it (which is rare) I can barely move the next day from being so tired. I'm glad yours is...
I'm so sorry that you are feeling so bad. I've run the gamut on meds too.....but finally have a good combo for me. Depression makes you feel like you have failed at things. It's one of the big...
Thanks, everyone....
Having my c-pap machine has helped me very much. I had a sleep study done about 4 years ago. It takes a bit of time to get used to it, but now I don't sleep well without it anymore....
I have not been here in a long time, and I'm very sick since Monday with a sore throat, body aches and mouth sores. I feel like crud really, so I don't know how this thread will turn out, but here I...
Karen - I haven't been here in months either. I feel so badly for what you and your husband are going through. I would get a second opinion. I lost 75 pounds last year and it changed my life. Maybe...
I am in the lower peninsula of Michigan too - on the west central side. We just moved here from Wisconsin 2yrs ago. I'm sitting here with a cold and body aches today. We had a nasty storm last night....
I got costochondritis at about age 23, and had it for at least 4 or 5 years. I was diagnosed with it, but never given any meds, so I just put up with the pain. Sometimes it would hurt quit a lot....
It's a jelly-looking spread. It's kinda dark brown/black. It's quite salty. Goes on crackers and toast. I don't even know what it's made of. But my Aussie friends were so surprised that I liked...
Not that I'm a doctor or anything - and I remember when my OCD used to be health related - but I also worked in an ER for 7 years as a receptionist, and we saw this quite often. It was almost always...
I think I tried some vegemite while in Australia this past winter. I liked it. And yes, there needs to be a happy medium, Jamie. I tend to sit a lot from depression and fibro, but on saturday, I went...
I have been taking prozac for about 20yrs. It really works well for me. I am on 80mg. I had one of the worst cases of OCD that my psychiatrist had ever seen. Prozac doesn't usually have bad side...
Sage - My first attempt (without a lawyer) was denied. From the time I started the whole process, it took 2yrs to get disability. (I had not worked in 4yrs) But once I got my hearing, I was very...
Hi Jamie - I hope today is a good one for you. Big doctor appointment weeks always get to me too. Just take it one day at a time - don't think past today and guess what is in store for you. Stay warm!...
I agree with Karen. Please get to a doctor.....maybe a new one if this one doesn't answer your calls. You sound very depressed to me. I hope you feel better real soon....
I was just awarded disability for fibromyalgia and depression a couple of months ago. Although there are differing opinions as to what a person should do - I don't think writing down things is a good...
Hi Sherrine - glad we are still on speaking terms and everything. :o) love ya!...
Hi Jerry - I'm looking forward to what you have to say. I haven't been here in a while and just decided to come back. Be brave - we are all pretty much in the same boat....
Yep, yep - I agree!...
I saw this subject title, and had to check it out. I read through the postings, but did not check out the website yet. I'm going to say something that may shock folks, and surely don't mean harm by...
Jamie - I haven't been here in a while. You have sure had your share of stuff. Your strength is amazing. I'm so sorry you lost your friend. One of my friends died in a fire in february. You will go...
I had 9 ECT treatments 25 years ago. They made me forget everything except being depressed. And caused bad headaches. Has someone suggested you have these treatments? I was in such a severe...
I went off 6 medications, 6 months ago. My pain is not much different either. It still hurts, but is really no worse than when I was on all that stuff I used to take. Congrats to you is learning to...
Hi! Let me give you some encouragement. I was addicted to narcotics, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, and uppers. I have fibro, depression and anxiety. I have learned to live without all that stuff...
It's probably in the same place that I lost the gift card for my friend's wedding....
I did not do well on Cymbalta. And please, watch out if you miss a dose. You will be extremely dizzy. I got very depressed while on that drug and ended up in the hospital twice in two months. I know...
Welcome! I visited Australia in February - does that count? :o) Keep hanging around here - there is a lot of good stuff being said....
What a sweet baby. I'm so ready for grandkids!...
Coffee, news and my recliner are how I start my mornings. I also take a nabumatone (relafin/anti-inflammatory). I wake up very early, about 5:30am. I get the most accomplished late morning and early...
I just remembered a few questions - What housework can I do? Why did I quit my last job? How is my driving? How far can I walk? How does stress affect me? Do I nap during the day? How do I sleep at...
I was turned down once after my first application. Then I got a lawyer. The judge asked me how long it takes me to read a book. I don't read as fast as I used to because of cognition trouble. I have...
Thank you all for your kind words. Being disabled is not an easy thing. Getting benefits helps it be something one can bear....
I am almost afraid to type this out....I still keep thinking I must have heard wrong....but the judge granted my disability today as soon as the testimony was done. I was stunned, and I said "thank...
Last year when Spring came - I made some changes in my life. I went on a weight loss program and in 9 months, lost 78 pounds. I also cut out 6 medications that I was taking for pain and depression....
Thanks guys - I don't feel any better today. I'm going to try a therapeutic massage on friday. I've never had one. Anyone know if this will help? And yes, I'm looking for a new doctor....
Karen - I have a male judge. I will check in and let everyone know how it goes for me. Thanks for being here, all of you. :)...
Yeah - I bought some massaging sandals. Size 6 torture chambers, actually....
The doctor wouldn't give me anything. He told me to go home - I have fibro. I guess that means I'm nothing....
thanks - just looking for answers. Sometimes there are none....
I am in the midst of a horrible flare since friday. I'm in so much pain that I'm now sick to my stomach. I have an appointment to see my internist at 11:30am. I have a friend who has fibro and says...
Hi - I haven't been here for a while. I don't know why, because I miss you guys. You understand. This thursday I go before the judge for my disability hearing. I'm doing ok I guess, but am a little...