My costro started many years ago but wasn't diagnosed until about 3 years ago when I traumatised my chest trying to squeeze silicone out of a tube through a hole that was too small and my physio...
Interesting reading James. I however had a very good childhood with loving parents and no stress factors. My daughter, who I suspect has FM/CF (as yet undiagnosed) had no stress factors prior to...
I had severe costochondritis just prior to being diagnosed with fibro, the pain was excruciating so my doctor put me on a mid dose anti-inflammatory. When the rheumatologist diagnosed my fibro he...
Its about 32C (90F) in Melbourne and I have been feeling the effects of a string of 30C+ days but today I felt like I achieved a lot at work. I have also been redoing my fish tank, swapping from...
I have had eye issues for a few years now but mine is more out of focus problems but only in parts of my field of vision and the out of focus moves all the time, that coupled with "floaties" can make...
Thanks for the post Ak Angel, I just downloaded the app and was pleasantly surprised to find it supports Australian brands. I am like Sherrine and know I need to cut down on my carbs and love that it...
Fibro$ux that is so me as well, I cant be bothered wasting energy on fighting I shut down til they get over it just think this time neither of them are going to give in :(...
The major symptoms of my fibro are joint pain and stiffness, my finger joints always ache and the mornings are very slow with the stiffness and aches....
I have been having a fairly good run lately, not too much pain even though work has been stressful, unfortunately that all changed yesterday, I can feel my pain getting worse by the hour and this...
Yay Robin, that's great news. I recently had all my tests done, mammogram, Pap smear and colonoscopy and they all came back clear. I am so happy and now I have 2 years before I have to have them done...
Just spent a 4 day long weekend at our caravan, the rest and relaxation have eased my aches :)...
I listen to my body in as much as when I feel pain I try and sit for a few minutes before going on. I am on very minimal pain killers and try to take them only when I have to. I find it to...
Interesting post Fibro$ux, it is very thought provoking. First off I am the only one in my family to have ever been diagnosed (or had symptoms) of Fibro. As far as I can remember the first issues I...
Watch from Oz and hoping everyone is safe, our prayers are with you. xxx...
I started off with a chronic back issue 8 years ago and was diagnosed with Fibro just over a year ago and although I have told people I have Fibro they chose to only understand about my back. The...
I am similar to CharmCityLady, my fog is always there, although it is not bad I can not remember words when writing or even speaking, it can be very embarrassing especially at work. At the moment I...
I am with Deepwell, I have been taking 25mg for just over a year now, it has definitely helped my chronic sciatica caused by the spondylolisthesis, bulging disc and chronic arthritis in my back and I...
I to have has ringing in my ears for years and way before I had any Fibro symptoms or a diagnosis. I thought it was just the luck of the draw....
Ksblues I feel your pain but if she is going to treat her parents like that, perhaps she needs a wake up call with you saying no to picking her up from the airport and and staying at your house....
I take 5 x 1500mg Fish oil, glucosamine, 30000 vitamin D and an anti inflammatory every day, but I have other issues apart from fibro. I am with all the others, I get a blood test done every 12...
The past few days have seen my fibro flaring after a few months of minimal symptoms, I am one of the lucky ones, I work full-time and run a household of 5 adults, and have been able to control my...
I have not been able to pinpoint what started my Fibro to anything, no traumas and no abuse. I feel for you all who have suffered abuse and now have Fibro to deal with as well. Gentle hugs Sharon...
I had the weirdest experience the other night I woke up at about 2.00pm and all I could hear was the alarm clock ticking but it was so magnified it made me feel really weird. I have had this alarm...
Hi Jenny I am also new to the forum. I was diagnosed with costochondritis in January of 2010 and despite trying many ways to clear it up I still had a lot of discomfort, luckily I have a doctor who...
I take 1 tablet about 2hrs before bed, it has taken the edge off the severe sciatic pain in my left leg. I have been on it for about 12 months, the doctor originally told me it needs to build up in...
Good morning all I found this link to a blog on my Facebook page, it is as if she is in my head writing down all my thoughts.... wow.........
MS Shae, about 4 weeks ago hubby decided we needed a new car, I loved my car, although it was a "family" size sedan it was also a sports car, a big V8 with sports seating, suspension etc. I was very...
Saw this article on a ME/CFS website, it probably nothing new to the regular members but thought I would post it and find out what everyone thinks....
I use Mirenesse mascara, it coats the eyelashes and if you wet your fingers and slide them down your eyelashes the Mirenesse mascara comes off in tubes. It also lasts all day withourt running or...
I occasionally get very painful engorged breasts so much so that last for weeks to months and I can't stand the thought of having them "squished" during a mammogram, my doctor understood and sent me...
Thanks for all the ideas Snowbunny, will try and start after my next shop it will be interesting to keep tabs on my symptoms. Thanks for starting the thread Sherrine...
Thanks for the link to the data is makes for interesting reading and is very thought provoking. In Australia women usually have PAP smears and breast screening bi-annually so it is interesting to me...
I find myself recently becoming carb intolerant (wether from fobro or meds) and know that I should modify my eating and take out the refined carbs and white rice etc but it takes a lot of brain power...
I hear you I plan everything, and when I have a particularly busy/stressful day I play classical music in the car on the way home and deep breathing to help calm myself so I can face my other "job"...
Hey Dustinshunny. I hope you can find work soon, sometimes I think it helps to get out of the house and get caught up in everyday, ordinary life. Every morning I take 400mg fish oil with a high dha,...
Wow what a busy day at work and I can't see it letting up anytime soon I just hope I can keep up with everything. We are having major changes at work and now is not the time for a flare up so i am...
My Fibro Fog has two main symptoms, most days I will find myself not able to think of the word I need to type or say, it will be an everyday word but my brain just can't "find" it. My other symptom...
Hi Chili I have been taking Amitriptyline 25mg for about 12 months and never had that type of side effect. I do experience a dry mouth but it is tolerable. As Barbara said it can cause grogginess in...
Hi Marianne It is interesting that you mention about your daughter, I have been trying to get my daughter (who's 23) diagnosed for the past few years, not so much for Fibro but for Chronic Fatigue,...
Hi Marianne, I am new here as well and also live in Melbourne. I was diagnosed 12 months ago but now know I have had fibro for years. Luckily mine is not as severe as yours is. I tried acupuncture...
Hi All, I am new on here and thought I would say hi. I am from Australia and was diagnosed with Fibro 12 months ago although I believe I have had symptoms for many years as I remember missing months...