I have worn a pedometer before when I was in high school for health class. It was pretty cool, but you have to get the sensitivity just right or steps wont count or it will count 1 step as two. It is...
Thanks everyone so much for the thoughtful responses! I meant to get back to this post yesterday but I have been laid out with a migraine since then. I have always had inflammatory issues too...
I just looked through the results from the labs done at my rheumatologist and my c reactive protein is ridiculously high at 15.8, three times what it should be. I read this indicates inflammation in...
Not sure if anyone else has seen this before, but it might be worth the gander. It essentially claims that acidity is the cause of Fibro pain. I've heard this hypothesis before, but have not...
Pregnancy causes MS remissions, so I would not be surprised if it helps Fibro too. Good luck with the baby and please see a doctor about pain management options! There is no need to suffer and tons...
"Gummy" anything upsets my IBS so maybe it's a stomach issue? I was just diagnosed with low Vitamin D and I take 2,000 daily (my level was 13). As a side note, my future MIL who is a nurse...
I suffer from fatigue that can be crippling at times, but previously it was so bad that after I ate anything, it would feel like I had been shot with a tranquilizer dart. What helped was cutting out...
I had very bad experiences on Cymbalta. It is actually dubbed " the suicide drug" on some sites due to its ability to make even the most stable people commit suicide. I understand that is not the...
Sounds like something in your life is going to have to give. You can't be in all of these places at once. Well, technically you CAN, but probably shouldn't. Maybe school needs to go on the back...
I first used Epsom salts before I had surgery to try and ease back pain. It did do wonders for me and it is so cheap too! Definitely worth a try for anyone who hasn't yet!...
I did try to get Provigil FYI, but my insurance won't cover it. Seeing a psychiatrist on the 15th and hoping to get things ironed out!...
If I were you, I'd soak my feet for 10 or 15 minutes each morning in warm water with Epson salt. Then while the are still warm, ( this sounds strange but feels good) stick your fingers between your...
...those sound like horrible side effects. Luckily, I'm on a very small dose so hopefully I can avoid those. If anything, I feel like my appetite has been reduced. But I'd rather be fat and pain free...
Sounds like your son should really be stepping up his game if he wants to continue to live rent and expense free. Your husband should as well since he is not working either, but since he does have an...
Hello All, I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with bipolar two weeks ago. I was very surprised to get that diagnosis but after learning more about the disease, I'm beginning to recognize the...
So, Friday was my appointment with a rheumatologist and it wasn't as insightful as I had hoped. Basically she said I am missing some key fibromyalgia tender points even though I have other symptoms...
Lucky that you could get prescribed Adderall at all, my PCP practically laughed in my face and said he wouldn't do it as it was not apropriate for FM fatigue treatment. Really it comes down to what...
Eh, I'm personally skeptical of "detox" therapies. I can't imagine anything that is so restrictive can be good for your body. Also, there is no evidence I've seen to support the theory that fibro is...
Poor bird:( Crazy how it could fly all the way down to the furnace part and get stuck! If I could send you some of our 85 degree NC heat, I'd do so. Off topic, are you having problems keeping up with...
Could you take a medical leave from work? I just had to leave one of my jobs recently that I hated so much and would cause me immense physical pain on top of making me cry. I have never felt so free...
Argh! Two weeks ago I was put on a new medication (Divalproex) due to a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The medication has worked wonders on my mood, pain, and other physical symptoms. Sounds...
I find that my worst times are when the weather changes rapidly. A quick moving front can leave me in tears from hip pain. I live in NC so we are spared bone chilling weather for the most part, but I...
I don't know what meds you are on since you don't have them in your signature, but I can tell you that antidepressants are a mood killer for sure! I've had no sex drive for awhile and I just turned...
Hey guys, Over the past few months I have been experiencing a gradually reducing range of motion in regards to my neck. Today, to my horror, I realized when I press on the right side of my neck, it...
Sorry was typing above on my phone and hit the wrong button. Anyway, luckily most people are understanding but it sure can be frustrating!...
Ugh! I am the same way but with names! It is so embarrassing that I can't remember coworkers' names after knowing them for two years. I can remember every detail they tell me about themselves, but...
It may be silly of me to ask this, but what about your sleep hygiene? Do you keep your room cool and as dark as possible? Have you tried white noise and eliminating all unnecessary electronics ( I...
Shop around for the best med prices regardless of whether they are OTC or not! And look for coupons! But even with coupons, I still find the in house generic brands to be a better deal than the big...
I like brown rice pasta, with a good marinara, you should t be able to taste a difference. The only thing I can't stand is the stickiness of rice pasta. It is really a matter or trial and error. Well...
Have you seen a dr about prescribing something for the insomnia? It definitely sounds like you need some help from a medication or a new med. I know it sucks to have to take and buy a new...
Eh sorry about your experience! Funny how people complain about the concept of universal healthcare saying how our standards of care will go down when they are already very poor in many places...
I think this hits on a societal issue: low incomes and high standards of living expectations. Not saying anyone here hasn't trimmed to the bone, but I've encountered many " in real life" people who...
I now take pride when I can do the small things that others take for granted (work an 8 hr day) and I have learned to stop and smell the roses :)...
Hey guys, This past week I made an urgent doctors appointment to discuss my deteriorating mental and physical health. I was put on 250 Mgs of Depakote and told I had bipolar disorder. Ever since I...
Do no tell. I have been hired and fired in the same day because I said I had fibromyalgia. It was totally unfair because at the time it was well controlled and would have not affected my job...
I have IBS and fibro overlap as well. I went gluten free and my IBS symptoms have been soooo much better! Gluten can cause inflammation in the stomach so keeping away from it tends to settle things...
Definitely be cognizant of any symptoms you are experiencing and take them into consideration when you're doing daily tasks. So if you're dizzy, please don't drive :p. Cymbalta have me a host Of...
Positive thinking is an amazingly powerful yet sometimes elusive thing! As a fibro sufferer with severe depression, I know it can be difficult to make it day by day. Keeping up with my medication...
Thanks so much everyone for your responses! I do feel like I have to play "the game" when I go to the Dr.s about meds. The only pain reliever my doctor will prescribe is Tramadol which really isn't...
Sounds like it could be an allergic reaction. I get random, painful red welts for no reason all the time since I was diagnosed. When it occurs next time, try taking an antihistamine and see if that...
Hello All, I just joined this forum in hopes of finding people who actually understand what I am going through! I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in January of this year and it has been a complete...