Welcome! I know how you feel because I also take psych meds and there is a constant communication struggle between my psychiatrist and primary care about medication. Of course, I am always the one...
FibroTracker, The zeo device you are talking about sounds really cool. Is it expensive? I may have to give that a shot I think it would be really interesting. I will see my sleep doctor in 3 weeks so...
Thank you for the responses everyone! Snowbunny, thank you for the encouragement and the humor! I know that some of my lifestyle habits probably do contribute to my poor sleep and/or fibro pain but I...
I have an appointment with my sleep doctor in 3 weeks, which is how long they said it would take to get the results anyway. I have tried other sleep aids like melatonin and valarian root and...
Thank you, Snowbunny! Yes, it was very confusing! I always sleep at 68 degrees at home because otherwise I roast all night so that wasn't that big of a switch but hospital blankets are about as thin...
Almost Medfree, Have you had your thyroid checked? I recently learned that I have hypothyroidism and was told that is why I am freezing all the time. I know that sometimes the thyroid can start...
Hi Everyone, I went for my sleep study last night. What an experience. I wanted to get your thoughts about whether I did the right thing or not. I can't sleep without Ambien so I take it every night....
Thank you, myself! I like the idea about the food timer. I may give that a shot. Maybe things would seem less overwhelming if I knew there was a time limit on each task. Like I can read however much...
Stark, I understand what you are going through 100%! I am currently in a masters level online program through a local college and I am able to do most of the course completely online. I also have...
Also, I'd just like to add that all of this has not helped my performance in grad school. I have gotten behind in assignments, which I am not happy about. I am not submitting anything late, I am just...
Deepwell, Thank you so much for all that info it is really great. I have been off of the amitriptyline for about a week now and at first the pain was terrible but I think the pain has gotten a little...
The same thing happened to me a few weeks ago!! It was on the inner side of my middle finger. It felt like a cat scratch, which initially I didn't think anything of because I have two cats and...
Thank you for the responses. I think the thyroid is a lot of where the fatigue is coming from. In the morning I can barely get out of bed the fatigue is so bad. I am at least one-two hours late for...
I understand how your mom feels because I get very annoyed with people when they tell me I HAVE to exercise I will feel SO much better. Well, I have never felt better after exercising and the fatigue...
Hi everyone, So, I finally found out that I do have hypothyroidism. I am annoyed about how things occurred, however, but what else is new. I waited for over two weeks for my doctor to call me back...
I have four tattoos. Two medium size and two small. None of them hurt more than I expected and I don't think it affected the fibro at all. Of course, I got my last tattoo about 9 years ago so maybe...
I think this is a perfect example of how everyone with fibro is different. Some of us have the same symptoms, some of us have never had the same symptoms but we all have fibro. This is one reason why...
Yes, I know that I should start eating healthier but honestly I don't know a whole lot about healthy food. My family didn't eat healthy growing up and I was never overweight so it really wasn't a...
Deepwell, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 5 years ago and while I do have significant depression with extreme irritability I have never bought that I have bd. I take meds for it and it...
I don't know what kind of work you do, but would it be possible to use a heating pad while you work? I know that I do a lot of sitting at work and using a heating pad helps with my aches and pains....
Thanks everyone! I have been looking for a job closer to home for a few years now and there just isn't anything that would be worth it. I've been with my company 5 years now so I get a lot more...
Mold can be toxic! I am extremely sensitive to it so I know what it's like when you say there is mold and no one believes you. I don't know how far you want to take it but you could call OSHA and...
Hi everyone, I hate to say it but I have been feeling sorry for myself the last few days which is not something that I usually do. The last few weeks have been very difficult and for some reason my...
That is so annoying! I hate when medical professionals make you feel like you are inconveniencing them. Hello, without you and other patients they wouldn't have a job! Do you think you could somehow...
Provigil didn't work for me either but since it's a med for narcolepsy I was thinking it might be easier to get your PCP to prescribe it. I think I had issues with my insurance too now that you...
Frequent Flyer, Did you see this doctor only once and they diagnosed you with bp right away? That seems a little odd to me. I work in mental health and that is something that should be observed over...
I seem to have the opposite problem somewhat. I too am hardly hungry, a side effect of addrall mostly, yet despite my loss of appetite I crave sugary junk food at all times. Candy, soda, cookies,...
Frequent Flyer, I agree. Any doctor that laughed in my face would not be getting another visit from me! Personally, I don't think PCPs are trained very well in regard to mental health treatment...
Hi, I take adderall 20mg twice a day. I try to take it at 10am and 4pm. I recently met with a sleep doctor because I have to have a sleep study done and he said the doses of adderall and the times...
Hi Zak, Welcome to the group! I know how you feel because I have had fibro since I was about 10. I am 29 now. I just got a formal diagnosis a year ago but I have always known that I have it. I spent...
Hm, the more I talk to other people with fibro the mores similarities I find, even the smallest ones. I too have the majority of my pain on my left side. I have pain everywhere, but the left side is...
I went to the doctor yesterday for my physical and she wants me to get the flu shot because now it is supposed to prevent pertussis or whooping cough which I guess is on the rise again? I have never...
This often happens to me but in my case I think stress has a lot to do with it. I have a stressful job and by the end of the day I am emotionally and physically spent. I also drive an hour to and...
Lady, Just think of it from this perspective.. part of the receptionists job is to make and/or reschedule appointments so really without you they would just be sitting around with nothing to do! ;)...
Same here. I was on celexa and it killed my sex drive too. It also made me sweat so much I felt like I was going through the change and I'm only 29! In my case I also have pretty severe "pelvic pain"...
I find it comforting that so many of you wear your hair short and let it air dry because I do the same exact thing! I prefer to shower in the morning so I feel fresh for the day, however exerting...
SimplyUs, You have been through so much but through it all you have persevered so there is hope yet! I get toe and foot spasms on a pretty regular basis. All it really takes is moving my toes in a...
Yea, I have had pain my entire life I would estimate as early as 10 (I am 29 now) and I didn't have all of the other symptoms that I have now back then. Over the past few months my fatigue has been...
Hi everyone, So, I had bloodwork done a few days ago then followed up today for my annual physical. My doctor said that my thyroid level (TSH) was high. From what I have read the average range is...
Let's see.. I'd say it too me a good 9 years to finally get diagnosed with fibro. During that span I moved a few times so I had to change primary care doctors and would try explaining my symptoms all...
I've been on elavil for a little under a year and it has helped significantly with the pain and I am only at 25mg. It is also really great for reducing my anxiety and is supposed to prevent...
Charm, I can empathize with this 100%! I actually fell asleep last "night" at 5am and had to be up by 9am. I have always been a devoted employee never call out sick. But, over the past year I am...
I know how you feel. My husband waxes and wanes on the whole fibro thing. I don't blame him some of the time because due to fatigue I am kind of a messy person. It's just easier to pick clean clothes...
Hi Barbara, I think I may have experienced what you are describing once before. I was laying on my back in bed then went to roll over onto my side and I got slammed with this feeling like I was going...
I know how you feel. I used to be really great at interviewing. I'd never prepare for the interview I would just wing it and I too always got the job. I recently interviewed for an internal promotion...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good study tips? I am currently in grad school and there is so much reading that I am often overwhelmed. I have a very poor memory so I find myself...
Unfortunately I don't think my sleep disturbance is caused entirely by my husband's snoring because I have had poor sleep for a long time. We have been together for ten years and his snoring has...
almost medfree, thank you. Melatonin does help me fall asleep but doesn't help me "stay" asleep. That is the major problem for me. And I am such a light sleeper and I never used to be. My husband...
Thank you so much for replying! I agree with everything you said and I just find it frustrating that because of all of my health issues I have to put my goals on hold. I am currently taking 10mg of...
Jennahill, I completely empathize with everything that you are saying because as I was reading your post I kept nodding because I have all the same stuff. I am in my twenties too and it is so...