I had L5 fail in my lower back which brought on Fibromyalgia (FMS). Since then, I've been diagnosed with stenosis. I also have advanced osteoarthitis in both knees and one hip as well as TMJ. THe...
I'm a slow start in the morning too. I don't work any more - competely disabled. Truthfully, I don't start functioning on any useful level until the crack of Noon. I never was a morning person before...
You betcha! I go completey beserk if I am over heated in any way. I can't stand the hot weather and spend my time wrapped around the A/C unit. Heat and/or cold intolerance are "perks" of Fibromyalgia...
Iamnotanumber - Welcome to the board! And, kudos to you for being so supportive. Here is my crash course on understanding the basics of Fibromyalgia (FMS). Fibromyalgia is a disorder of the central...
Canadian transplant now living in the Motor City (aka Detroit), MI, USA...
Woody - I forgot a couple of important points in my last post. Have you been tested for a Vitamin D deficiency? This is done using bloodwork. How about gluten intolerance? The most accurate test is...
Yes, anxiety is one of the many "perks' of Fibromyalgia (FMS). I have it and sometimes have full blown panic attacks when I am under a lot of stress. I saw a counselor and had Cognitive Behavioral...
Hi Woody and welcome! Your brother is a very generous person to offer to fund a trip for you. Thank goodness for family! I have to say that I think your doctor has not been particularly helpful to...
Have you seen a podiatrist that is a sports medicine specialist? They may be able to figure out the problem. Perhaps you need orthotics made for your shoes. Take care....
There are still a lot of physicians out there who either do not believe in Fibromyalgia or don't want to treat patients that have it. They should be fired. But, you also need to follow up with a...
Welcome! Muscle twitches and cramping are a pretty common "perk" of Fibromyalgia (FMS). Malic Acid is recommended to alleviate most or all of the problem. It comes in pill form which you should be...
Fibromyalgia (FMS) interrupts the deep sleep cycle with short bursts of high intensity brain activity. Your muscles require deep sleep in order to repair themselves from the days activities. No deep...
Take a look at Lichen Planus on Google and see if that fits. The lesions can appear anywhere on the body but the mouth seems to be one of the most popular. You would need to see an oral surgeon to...
And, if you called to cancel the appointment in plenty of time there is no way you should be billed for it. I'd be fighting that tooth and nail. Complain to your insurance company too....
The three month appointment rotation is standard operating procedure with rheumotologists. The blood work is too. They want to be sure that your meds are not adversely affecting your liver. And, to...
Tara - There are still a lot of doctors out there who do not believe in Fibromyalgia (FMS). And, there are doctors who know darn well that a patient has it but would rather not deal with trying to...
Would it be possible to use a heating pad or a heated throw at work? If you sit at a desk all day, who is going to notice? Personally, I can not function at all without A/C in the summer. The colder...
My feeling is that some participation is better than none. I try to attend family events when I can but I usually tailor my participation so I don't get overtired. As we all know, the payback can be...
It is not your imagination. I am more accurate than the local doppler radar when it comes to weather fronts. My particular issue seems to be with heat. Even with the AC running, I'm usually pretty...
I have never found lidociane patches to very useful. They don't stay where you put them without extra tape. And, the medication does not go deep enough to be effective. As an alternative, I'd like to...
Bursitis is very common among people with Fibromyalgia (FMS). I have it in both hips and shoulders. I've been through a couple of rounds of physical therapy too. Even with treatment, mine is very...
Tight muscles and tendons are just another "perk" of fibromyalgia (FMS). Try using Malic Acid which comes in a pill and is available in health food stores. I take 825 mg twice a day. It is very good...
Vision problems are extremely common among Fibromyalgia (FMS) patients. Most FMS patients require more frequent prescription eye glass changes. Common complaints include blurred vision, inability to...
June 17, 2011 The whole-genome sequencing of 14-year-old California twins with a mystery illness, and of their parents, brother, and grandparents, produced an important discovery with potentially...
foreverblessed - Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! What you are feeling is perfectly normal. Afterall, no one wants to be diagnosed with a chronic illness, particularly at such a young...
Melatonin might be helpful. People who travel a lot use it to combat jet lag. I have also used it to combat sleep issues associated with Fibromyalgia (FMS). Take care....
Age 57 and feeling like I'm 90 today. I believe that my symptoms started as a child. I was always a terrible/restless sleeper and had what were called "growing pains" back then. I can not recall a...
Have you tried contacting your local hospital? You should be able to go online to the hospital website or call and ask for the physician referral service. See if they can match you up with a...
I really like Skype for keeping in touch with people. I have relatives in England, New Zealand and Indonesia. They are all Skype users so we can talk for free any time. Skype is very easy to use and...
I had a Vibe for a while and really liked it. I found it very easy to get in and out of and it has plenty of room for passengers. The ride is pretty comfortable as well. Another option might be a...
Hi Tara - The things that come to mind are Hashimotos thyroid and Lichen Planus. The sores that you describe that occur in your mouth and else where on your skin are probably Lichen Planus. A good...
I have been disabled since 2007 and am on SSD. I agree with the others that it is not likely that a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia will get you approved. The underlying conditions like arthitis,...
Hello - Have you tried a supplement for energy like D-Ribose. I use Corvalen which was orginally developed for heart patients. YOu can use Google to read about it. For some reason although Corvalen...