I also have been on depression and anxiety medications for fibro as are many of my friends. Takes time to find the right combinations and dosages that are right for you. So anyone new to going on...
I totally agree with Getting BY about seeing a doctor and see what is going on. In the meantime you could try staying away from sugars and caffeine. I find I do much better with pain and fog when I...
I have also been told the same thing. Many of my friends have had emotional stress or trauma occur in their lives. I have had both. So I do believe this is true....
I also have this and so have many of my friends that don't have Fibro. Many of us have had help with it from a chiropractor. Stress related in the neck and shoulder area can make it happen, as will...
I have read good things and bad things. I think that the drugs that can take has a lot to do with our own chemical make up. You can get a 30 day trail script of Cymbalta. I would give that a try if...
Hi Inspiration, this is such a great place for information and just someone to listen to you. I may not post a lot but I do read a lot of the postings. I was given a link to check out on writing web...
I will be interested hear about your results Heather. I have read about it on another board but can't remember what was said or which board. No surprise there. lol...
Tina, have you been bring up the Fibro to family, friends and other social contact you might have. I found that once I brought it up I was amazed how many people have Fibro or know of someone....
I also get terrible anxiety. I do take medication but try to go without it as much as possible. These are some of the things that I try to do. I know everyone knows them but I will list them. Instead...
Oh Betty that had to be so scary, I am so glad you weren't hurt any worse then you were. Feel better soon....
I am so jealous. I know you will have a wonderful time!...
Robin I am glad you made it home safe. I live in MN and it's been a long hard winter. I told my friends I don't think there are enough bottles of antidepressants and vitamin d to get me though this....
Hi, I have a friend who is a chiropractic specialist. He has people from all over the country that come into see him. From the things I have learned from him and watched him do, my answer to your...
Reading on other boards people have had good luck with the medication and it took them about a month to get past the side effects. After that they said they had increased energy and less pain. I...
You could have bruised a rib. That is not an uncommon thing. Do you see a chiropractor? I would talk to him about it and see what he has to say....
Hi Glen, On other boards people have had very good luck with the medication from what I have read. Getting through the first month was the hardest but once that pasted they felt good and had...
HI Danielle, I am not sure about that swelling and redness in your face either and the gasping for air. I frequent a number of boards and I have never come across that. You may want to get a second...
I have known so many people that have done the sleep studies and have to had to get the machine and not one of them have regretted it. Sweet Dreams Angel!...
Always is so hard when it's our rock. No matter how much we ourselves go through. Well be thinking of you and your husband. What crazykittt posted is so positive, I do know a couple people that have...
I am so sorry Amgarcia, it's hard to believe that people in this day and age can not understand what fibro is because so many people suffer from it. The only way they will learn is by education. Does...
Very possible it's the Cymbalta it can cause so many different side effects in people. If you do a search for side effects you can see not all sites list all the same side effects even and if you...
Another thing to check is to see if your insurance will cover the lab work for a vitamin d level check. We got caught off guard with having to pay out of pocket twice. Most insurance companies cover...
I also have the kicking leg and the pillow has worked between us. My antidepressants and anxiety meds have made a huge difference with that. If I get up to many times in the night and for few days in...
I would try it if it was legal here. I also know of many people that have had cancer that have benefited from it. I am sure the pharmaceutical companies will wiggle their way into the growing of...
Good chiro's are hard to find OleHippieChick, so I am glad you have one. You might also ask him about taking probotics to get your digestive system back on track due to medications. I know my...
I also check and see if they have handicap plates or card. For the most part people ar very considered here also....
Txcola, I found this older thread for you to look through. Hopefully you can get to it this way. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=24&m=1582843 If you can't just google Fibro and...
Great news and what a relief for you and your family....
Hi, I am not good at writing or I myself would do this. A friend I know from another board knows a lady that has like 5 different websites she needs writers for. I heard she is very nice and easy to...
I get the cold, hot, cold, hot all the time. Many of my Fibro friends also have it....
Thank you for all this information, I look forward to your posts all this because I have been reading about it....
Some medications can take 4-6 weeks before the effects can be felt. The other thing is that with any increase in dosages that will also take an additional time of 4-6 weeks. I am sorry you have to go...
Acupofme, have you checked into help for any medications if they want you on them? You can go to this link for patient assistance information -...
I would talk to your doctor and start with the Vitamin D test to see what your levels are at. Most people have low Vitamin D levels. If they are low you can get a prescription for it which most...
I also getting odd twitching, but never in the finger. For my legs if I soak in the tub I get some relief. My chiro had me take a combination B5 ad B6 for my legs. I will have to check back into...
I was wondering has anyone tried acupuncture for it?...
Hi, I myself have learned after all the years of depression that medications can only do so much and that I have to over come those days on my own. Without the medications I would be in much worse...
Hi, If you look around on different sites you will find that Zoloft can have the side effect of rashes and hives. Some side effects with medications do subside after time it depends on the person's...
Sending you well wishes, hopefully things are not as bad as they sound I know from experience that many times we were told that what they thought it was and needed testing on turned out that it...
Hi Wackers my nails have always been brittle. I file them and it's like powder. So I am not sure if it's related or not. I use a Nail Revitalizer so I can have them longer. Omega's should help with...
Trigger points are a huge thing when it comes to headaches. If you can't get to them yourself a good chiropractor and a good message therapist that work together will help a lot....
Hi Wackers, You could probably increase your fish oils, you also might want to look into turmeric there is some positive things coming out for people that have been taking it Some people I know have...
I also have a lot of trouble in the winter, everything hurts and then of course trying to exercise becomes harder even though I know that it helps me. I am chilled to the bone and have electric...
Hi ssourgirl, I am sure you are at such a lost on to help her with out insurance. That has to be so difficult. You should be able to find a lot of help here to try and make her lifer easier with...
A friend of mine has taken this but she also takes it at night. So she can't really give me answer on how well it works for her. I checked a site that I go to for side effects. I saw they had...
So happy Kathy that you found someone that is helping and cares. So many places you are in and out in 15 mins. My doctor's clinic even has it posted in the rooms. If you need to talk to a doctor...
HI, You will find people find it less work to take a medication that is prescribed then to do any research into anything. Plus the fact that health insurance doesn't cover any holistic treatment for...
Happy Birthday to you! So the flare will end soon and you will go out and have a great time! Hang in there....
I take hot showers, also Epsom Salt baths, heating pads, ibuprofen helps me more, but that sucks because it can be hard on the stomach. I also try to exercise and I a, looking more into scent...
I live with both depression and anxiety and have for years. I have lorazepam that I take to help with sleep and I can take it during the day if need be. I do deep breathing, counting and some other...