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artificial sweetners. I would have to agree with my brother and Deb25 regarding the Stevia plant though, being safer than artificial sweetners. I just don't see how Stevia could be harmful to you if...
Thanks... NotSoCrazyAfterall and Sherrine, Actually I have lost weight since my diagnosis. Wich is a good thing I guess. I play close attention to the Nutrition Facts Labels and prefer to prepare our...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif Ok so call me CrAzy but...this is my dilema. I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes last month. I switched to "sugar free" (Aspartame) products and since then have...
I was originally prescribed to take the Flexeril 3 X a day. I could not stand the way it made me feel. I couldn't even think clearly. I told my doc and then she said to at least take one pill at...
I have taken Cymbalta for fibro. It was prescribed to me so that I could sleep. Unfortunately it was not the drug for me. I did not see much of a difference and since then have been prescribed...
Hi Debbie. I take Tramadol as well. It it the only med that does not make me feel groggy. I take 50mg 3 times a day as prescriped by my pain doc. It all depends on how you feel. Everyone is different...
Thanks for your replies. I've been having really bad flareups these past couple of months. My pain doc added some other meds and increased the doses on current ones. Unfourtunatly i was adviced by...
lol...happens to me ALL the time ;) i used to cry from fustration but now i have learn just to laugh at it. i have a planner were i write EVERYTHING especially doctors appointments for the family,...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif well first i wanted to share the great news that i found an awesome Pain Management doctor. i recently moved from the Southwest to the East coast and have begun my...
/community/emoticons/turn.gif Wheeew! i love this blog!!! ok so now i know i'm not crazy and i'm not the only one with annoying twitches. thanks to all for sharing our experiences. it helps alot....
hello friends. i havent been on here for a while. i've been feeling very sad lately maybe even depressed /community/emoticons/sad.gif although my husbad doesn't believe in "fibromyalgia" he does see...
It usually lasts until the next morning. So I usually wait until I really need to take it. I was on Skelaxin wich was great for me, it didn't make me groggy but it's just so darn expensive! I...
LIVNLEARN, I've been wearing wrist splints for approx. 3 yrs now. I have to wear them day and night sometimes depending on my symptoms.... fibro flare ups, tendonitis pain, or arthritis pain. I use...
Any one on Neurontin (Gabapentin) ever experience any urinary side effects? .....such as cloudy and dark urine and/or kidney infection or stones? Just wanted to ask....
ChickenPrincess.....I forgot You are absolutely right about doctors just checking T4 levels. Some only check TSH levels. My previous doctor sucked. She increased my dose of thyroid med instead of...
at this point! I'm tired of "being tired". I called my provider this afternoon to ask what she thought about switching to Armour Thyroid. I am still waiting for the clinic to call me back. I trust...
Yikes! Level 2... My Vitamin D was at Level 9 the first time it was checked. And people thought that was low! I did not have any problems with the Vitamin D prescription. I was on Vitamin D 50,000 IU...
Hi Stacy. Welcome! I was feeling frustrated and alone. I was so happy to find this website. Everyone here was been great and have so much advice to share....
[color=#0000ff> It is very hard for me because I have no support at all. I've had showed my husband so many articles, have tried to explain it different ways but he does not believe in fibro period....
ChickenPrincess Yeah, I agree that we don't heal from physical therapy. Well at least I sure didn't. I've done physical therapy time and time again and it never helps. It's alway a complete waste of...
It's me again! /community/emoticons/turn.gif I suffered severe trauma to my spine in 2001 after being involved in a bad car accident. I also suffered nerve and muscle damage as well. I did one and a...
Thank you everyone for your comments. Just wanted some feedback on how other people respond to Tramadol. I was glad to hear that it also gives some of you a little burst of energy. Hyper was the only...
I've had flare ups like this too. I'm still on a "trial and error" basis regarding my medications. I finally found a doctor that believes in my pain. My quality of life has gotten somewhat better but...
Hi Camperchic. Welcome. I'm new to this forum myself. I also do not have any support from my friends and family either. Hope this website helps you that way it's helped me....
/community/emoticons/shocked.gif Hello everyone. I just wanted to know if Tramadol makes anyone else hyper. My heart rate also goes up but not to the point that I would be worried. I mean, I have no...
Hi GSDgirl, I have tried tiger balm too but I'm not a big fan of the smell. The best ointment I have tried is Alcis. It works wonders, is not greasy and does not smell. The problem is that I have to...
Shannon, I will keep your son in my prayers. I will continue praying for you as well, that God gives you the strenght and courage during this difficult time. God Bless....
hi bridget. I am a stay at home mom and have a very ACTIVE 4yr old and a 6 month old boxer!. I've only been dealing with fibro since 2006. I agree with your friend...."gotta plow through the pain...
hey javamommy. I just wanted to recommed that you see a rheumatologists. I got better results. I saw a neuro first but he turned out to be a real quack. It was a BIG waist of time and money.......his...
Hello everyone. Thank you all so much for your support and input. I really appreciate it. I did not know of all the other side effects that could be caused by taking certain medications together!...
/community/emoticons/shakehead.gif Hi everyone. I am new to this forum mainly because I have no support from my friends and family. Not even my own husband. After many years of being misunderstood I...
Hello. I also suffer from migraines. I am doing fairly well with Neurotin 600mg three times a day. I take Imitrex and Phenegran on an as needed basis. My primary doctor, neuro, and pain doc all...