I had a sleep study done and I have severe sleep apnea in addition to fibro and arthritis. Just wondering how many others out there use a Cpap and how on earth do you get used to sleeping with that...
Has anyone been prescribed Pristiq for fibro? I've never heard of this medication and was wondering about the cost of it and side effects. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks in advance....
Just found out I have to go for a stress test. They said it is one hour long!! I'm so very nervous that this is going to cause a MAJOR flare up of the fibro pain. Has anyone had a stress test and how...
I'd love to hear back from as many as possible what you feel was the beginning of your fibro journey. My rheumy says that often times something triggers it to start but I don't recall that being the...
I have a strong suspicion I will not be receiving my disability insurance. I have worked for the same place for 29 years as a support staff to people with physical and developmental disabilities. I...
Thanks for the reply. Any other Canadians out there that can enlighten me?...
Are there any canadians who are on this board how have applied for CPP? I'm from Ontario and have gradually reduced my work week from 40 hours down to 24 hours then 20 hours and most recently 8 hours...
Is this in Canada or the U.S.?...
I was wondering if anyone else has places on there body that are your bodies "favorite small pain targets" lol? Although I have all over pain, my right shin, left thumb,2nd toe on my left foot etc....
I have pain in my outer elbow/forearm area that makes it impossible to rotate my wrist inward (as in turning your wrist to look at the fce of your watch). Anyone else experience this? It usually...
How many of us out there have had to drop their hours from full time to part time because of fibro? I have worked 40 hours a week for 29 years and since fibro became a part of my life I struggle to...
who here is able to work full time? I am missing about 2 days a week on average and can't seem to have enough "good" days in a row to work 5 days straight. I work a day or possibly two and then I'm...
I'm new to all this and have just been diagnosed about a month ago. My Dr. wants me to start taking 75mg. of Lyrica twice daily but I'm kind of nervous to start it. Info for you all on your...