I have taken part in water exercise classes in a warm, therapeutic pool for about 7 years, now. It is a very good place to start for people with fibromyalgia, especially for those who have not been...
I have occasionally used TENS when my back and hip pain have been really bad, and it has really helped! We have a small, portable unit that can be used even when you are up and moving around....
Barb, although I do have pain, most of the time it is at a tolerable level. However, the fatigue that I feel almost everyday can sometimes be overwhelming. It seems I never feel rested when I wake...
For several years now, I have noticed this same symptom. The best I can describe it is a pain under the finger nails. It appears to start for no reason, and lasts for varying amounts of time. It...
Hello! About 14 years ago, I had a Nissen Wrap. Several years ago, my symptoms returned. An EGD revealed that my wrap had slipped. The surgeon who did the EGD said that there was no place near where...
I have had to have several because I have gerd as well as fibro. They are really not that bad. They did not sedate me enough during one of them, and I came partially awake mid-procedure, and just...
I was very low when first diagnosed, but my doctor did not put me on a prescription dose. He instead instructed me to take an OTC supplement. I have to take about 4,000iu daily in order to stay in...
Pammy, I have had pelvic pain for years, that seems to center in the lower abdomen and right side. Many years ago, my chiropractor told me that I have Lordosis, which causes the lower spine to bow...
I do much better in the summertime. I start to feel much worse about the time that time changes in the fall. I can't wait for spring to arrive!...
Yes, my fog is much worse when I am not feeling well, or if I am overly tired. Hope you are feeling better....
I agree with the rest. If this solution seems to be working for you, then you are definitely doing something right. I believe that not only are we all different, but I believe that one day, they will...
I get these at times, and the doctors are unable to find any reason for it. I have never thought about it possibly being part of the fibro. However, I have had TMJ in the past due to my tendency to...
I have always bruised fairly easily. However, I have had experiences like yours when I have been on certain medications. About 11/2 years ago, I had a huge bruise appear on the inside of my upper...
Sherrie: I was on Lyrica for about 2 years. Like you, at one point, I was on 3 caps per day. It did help control my pain. However, I found that I was rapidly gaining weight, as well as having other...
Thank you, Liz. Regular milk seems to make mine worse, also. I will have to try this....
I took Lyrica for a couple of years, and it did help with pain. However, I finally stopped taking it due to swelling in my hands and feet and weight gain. I also felt groggy while taking it. The...
I believe that I was probably born with Fibro. I can remember having some of the symptoms even as a very young child. I was not diagnosed until about 4 years ago, however....
My worst pain seems to be from neck down (neck, back, shoulders, and hips)....
I used to bruise very easily, and would be covered with bruises in odd places. I would have no idea how I got them. Although I still bruise easily, The problem lessened a great deal when I stopped...
I also belong to a Gym that has a heated pool. I attend water exercise classes there, and it really helps me. They have a whirlpool there, also, but I don't use it very often. I find that the jets on...
I have had mild asthma for about 25 years, and it was initially triggered by a bout with mild pneumonia. I am an in-home childcare provider, and several years ago, an infant that I was caring for...
I have had a lot of balance issues in the past, and used to trip and fall down a great deal. I began attending water exercise classes about 3 years ago, and during the past year, I added on an Aqua...
I think they all apply to me, also....
I believe that I have had Fibro all of my life, and I have also had problems with swollen glands off and on all of my life. These are primarily the ones in my neck, but sometimes, the ones in my...
I suffer from GERD, and sometimes, it doesn't take much to cause me to be in misery from it. I would be careful with the Vitamin C, as this can trigger symptoms. If you do take it, you might want to...
I occasionally use a tens unit for my back and hip when I am having problems. It seems to help alot. I am just careful to not leave the electrodes in the same area for very long, or turn it up too...
During the winter months, my preferred exercise is my water exercise classes in a heated pool. I usually tread water for about 30 minutes after class. On days when I don't attend, I usually try to...
No one in my family was in Vietnam, so my Fibromyalgia is not related to Agent Orange. However, I was raised on a farm, and was exposed to a number of different pesticides during my childhood....
I have problems sleeping, and I take melatonin nightly for it. If It does not work, I take 2 benadryl. I am usually unable to sleep without one of the two. I have stopped drinking caffeinated...
I have had the same problems during the past week. I have really hurt and had a constant headache. The weather has constantly changed. First it was really warm, then the temperature dropped...
I agree with the rest. Although I am overweight now, I was not at the time when my Fibro symptoms first occurred. I have known a number of other people who have fibro, and just as many of them have...
I have this at certain times of the year. During the hot months, I am usually retaining, so I am not going as often. Then, during the cold weather, it seems as if I am going constantly. Sometimes, my...
I absolutely hated this test the 2 times I've had to have it done. The fact that they do not want us to take any antacids or prescription meds for the GERD for several days prior to the test does not...
I do not take meds for anxiety, but I have noticed that my GERD is much worse if I am stressed. I can normally control it fairly well by taking pepcid and watching what I eat. However, If I become...
I do not take prescription meds for Fibro, as I have found that many medications increase my fatigue, and I really don't need anything making me tireder than I already am. I do take D3, Calcium, and...
I have problems with any weather changes, but I do seem to have more problems during the winter months....
I have pain all over, but my worst is in my back, neck and shoulders. I find that water exercise in a warm, therapeutic pool helps, as well as stretching exercises. If I let myself sit for too long,...
I have a very bad case of GERD, and was on Nexium for this for many years. I stopped taking it due to developing Osteopenia. I now take Pepcid, 20 mg twice daily. I find that I must watch my diet...
Lyrica helped to control my pain very well, but I went off of it because it was making me gain weight (which I def. don't need to do). The withdrawals to this med are horrible for many people. My...
I have dry eyes. I got plugs several years ago, but they have not helped very much. I use eye drops when they are bothering the most....
Twinksgma, I also have been diagnosed with ADD. I am 53, and have taken Adderall XR at a 40 mg daily dose since I was about your age. For me, it has been a godsend, and I don't know if I could...
I can totally understand about giving up coffee. I used to drink huge amounts of coffee throughout the day. I haven't been able to for several months, since giving up PPIs, and I really miss it. I...
I have bad sinus problems along with the GERD, and yes, I used to get them even when I was taking PPIs. I would break through at night, and this would get into my nasal passages and sinuses. However,...
I also have very bad gerd along with fibro. I spent many years taking high doses of PPIs such as Nexium and Prilosec, and I would advise you to try to avoid taking these at all costs, or if you are...
I can notice pain just before the weather changes. Two nights ago, my back and thumb joints suddenly began to throb. I could not figure out why until I looked at the weather radar online. A rain...
I would begin by looking closely at her medications. It is possible that one or possibly several of them are contributing to her depression and fatigue, as well as causing nausea and supressing her...
For me, it depends on the type of exercise. I usually continue to attend water exercise class if I am having a flare. I usually also continue to walk. However, I am always careful with the weighs. If...
Almost medfree, I had to take PPIs for many years, most recently Nexium. Several months ago, I went off it on my own because of long-term side effects. I have been taking OTC Pepcid and doing fairly...
I have to get up and move around fairly frequently or my legs and back bother me. If I have the TV on, I try to get up and do housework whenever a commercial comes on. This seems to time things about...
Several years ago, I scheduled a doctor's appointment for back pain. Since my doctor was booked, I had to see another doctor in the same practice. I had severe problems with gerd, and it should have...