Hi Stella, Welcome! You found the right place for support. Most people just can't grasp the concept of Fibromyalgia. They may even understand it for a little while, but loose empathy over time....
Here's a really good one. Last weekend was my son's birthday party and I had just introduced my friend K and M to the people that had already arrived. The next person walks in, not 2 minutes later,...
Hi Jade, Welcome to the Forum. Make sure to check out Fibro 101 at the top of the forum. It has tons of useful information and links. I'm 29 and my hubby understands it the best he can, but it is...
I'm sorry you had such a horrible experience. I do know that the wait time at my pain management office is always going to be 1-3 hours. However, I also know my doctor will take his time when it's my...
I feel your pain. I have to keep EVERY appointment in my google calendar, including social visits, otherwise I forget them. I also have timers for my daytime medications because I forgot to take...
Hi Bob, You've gotten some great advice. I wondered could you call the neuro back and get a copy of your medical records. You should see someone and if he doesn't have any availability, then you...
Yes, I have muscle, tendon, and ligament stiffness in my legs and arms. So, far the only thing suggested for relief was to do light stretching and light exercises. I'm on muscle relaxers because I...
Thank you for the suggestions. I will go check out the HW Diabetes forum and research the supplements mention above. I have my diabetes education class tomorrow and Thursday, so that should help me...
Thank you everyone for all the ideas and suggestions! I've had the full workup within the last year. I had a brain mri and neck ct, mra, etc. The only the found was that I'm missing my Right...
I just found out last week that I now have type 2 diabetes. I have spent the last several days learning whatever I could about diabetes. I truly believe that I have had symptoms for over year. The...
It will definitely depend on what is causing the nerve pain. I have tingling and prickling in my feet, calves, hands and sometimes on my back. Unfortunately for me, the doctors have not been able to...
Brownieccs2011, Usually you can start feeling some relief around a month to 6 weeks. However, I would suggest contacting the prescribing doctor to let them know what you are experiencing and see if...
Maggie, I have the same type of mask. The one suggestion I can give is make sure you are using the correct size nasal pillows. In the CPAP titration study they had me us extra small and the therapist...
I agree with Chutz! I don't have swollen lymph nodes, but if my doctor said I had a "low grade infection", I would also want to find out what is going on. I hope you feel better soon! PugMomma...
Psygirl6, Welcome to the Board! The second thread "Fibro 101" has a ton of great information. Good luck with your appointment next week! PugMomma...
I have most likely had fibro for 16 years. Of course in the first several years my mom was told all my pain was from growing pain (I still get the same growing pains). I have had problems with my...
I love my CPAP machine! My level is only a 7, so I have mild obstructive sleep apnea. I unfortunately have not had relief of my daytime sleepiness that my doctors expected for me to have. However, I...
I completely understand about overdoing it in the pool. You want to do some activity in the pool, but maybe relax in the pool part of the time. Explain to your friend, like Chutz suggested, about...
Welcome Deranged! This forum and the second thread title Fibro 101 are full of valuable information. I hope to get to know you more since we are all on this crazy Fibro journey. PugMomma...
Thank you for the info! The hydrotherapy bed at my pt office helped some today, but even that was short lived. My family is going to Disney next week and I would really prefer not to be left behind....
Just wondering if anyone else is suffering from daily headaches? Mine started over a month ago and have gained intensity over the month. Originally, they only lasted a few hours and now I have them...
Most people that extend an invitation to me know that it really depends on how I'm feeling that day. If I have advance warning of the activity, then I try to take it easy the day before. I really try...
I've had similar experiences. I had a medication that I took on a daily basis that was discontinued by my doctors. I had to take it recently due to some muscles spasms and it knocked me on my butt....
Fibro fog is not fun at all! My hubby used to call me the human DVR. Now, I'm lucky if I can remember what I was going to get in the other room! I think my hubby has benefited from fog because now I...
jr991, I definitely have this going on. It usually happens for me in the afternoon. I've started eating a high protein snack to help. I also have to fight off severe sleepiness. I notice on days that...
Hi nsearch, I can understand what you are going through. Chutz and Sherrine are right. Your doctor should be ruling out any and all alternatives to Fibro. The Fibro 101 thread at the top of the page...
I've been on Cymbalta for 2 years now. I was instructed to take it at bedtime. However, I take most of my medication at bedtime anyways. I would definitely call your doctor's office and ask for...
Thank You Everyone for the Welcome! I have visited the Fibro 101 thread several times in the past year. Each time I find new and helpful information. I have had 3 doctor's from 3 different...
Hi Kristin, I already had Fibro when I was pregnant with my son. My pregnancy was my healthiest time in the past 10 years. I had normal pregnancy complaints like morning sickness and food aversions,...
Hi! I've been reading the boards for a while now and want to introduce myself. I am 28 years old, married and a mom to a wonderful 3 year old. I was officially diagnosed with Fibro in Sept 2010, but...