I posted a couple of months ago that I had just been diagnosed with RA. That test was done by my primary care physician because the pain in my joints was increasing. I saw a rheumatoligist last month...
I've just been diagnosed with R.A. via a blood test. I have not been in to see a rheumatology doctor yet, for the earliest I could get an appointment was for January. Any information regarding the...
Cannabis has been phenomenal for me. My preference is edibles, which can be tricky to regulate. However, once I figured it out it has helped immensely. For someone who is constantly fighting for some...
Hi Dede, I suffer from fibro, CFS and an arthritic lower back with a bulging disc. I currently reside in Denver. I moved here 5 years ago from the state of Washington. I personally feel better in...
Has anyone taken this? Side effects? Results?...
Patience is the keyword. It has been two years since I've applied. Hired a lawyer over a year ago.....it takes a long time!...
I'he been on trazadone for almost two months (50 Mg) and the only side effects I 'he encountered have been weird dreams and night sweats....
Several years ago I had a massive infection in my simuses, which depleted what little energy I had to absolutely nothing. MY ENT prescribed B12 shots & what a difference! Energy level sky rocketed,...
I do use medical marijuana. However, I do not smoke it, I vaporize it (cuts out a tremendous amount of carcinogens.) I only use it when nothing else will help with my pain & yes it does help. I was...
I live in Denver. The fibromyalgia clinic is located in Lafayette, near Boulder. Do you reside in Colorado?...
Currently I have sciatic pain intermittently. If I stay in one position, especially sitting, it gets aggravated. My sciatica pain is dominant to my left side. There was s time where I could not sit...
I was wondering if anyone has gone one hundred percent gluten free and actually felt worse from it?...
Works well for me. I only take it when I need it. 100mg (ER.) Thus far no side effects....
I had an MRI of my lower lumbar spine last week. Received the results on Friday. My L4, L5 and S1 are really messed up. My chiropractor has suggested cortisone shots. Has anyone gone through with...
Hello, I was on Lyrica for two years and found the side effects to be horrific. My doctor told me that the effects would subside and go away, but for me they did not. I finally got fed up and weaned...
I will be having an MRI of my lower back, and depending on what the MRI shows, it was a topic my doctor discussed with me. He claims it kills the nerve, provides me with six to eight months of pain...
Just wondering if anyone has had this done and could provide me with some information about it. Thanks, Keribethmable...
Thank you for the responses. There has been an extreme weather change where I live, so it has been an overall bad fibro day! Hope to feel better tomorrow....
Anyone has any remedies for a sour/upset stomach?...
I first saw them at Whole Foods, then on line. I might have to give them a try....
Has anyone tried these pills? I am wondering if they help or not....
I have also cut down drastically on my gluten and dairy intake and I've seen a huge difference with my digestive system. It would not hurt to give it a try....
I am in the process of applying for disability and I have not worked in over a year. I have been working since I was a junior in high school. I taught high school for over twenty five years and now I...
I've been taking Clonzapem to help me sleep for about a year now. In the past month, I've noticed that it does not work as well. It use to knock me out, but now it takes me a while to fall asleep and...
Austen, From what I understood, after the hysterectomy....
I am currently under the care of doctors at Fibromyalgia clinic in Denver. The doctors do a lot of research in relations to their patients and publish. One doctor informed me that approximately...
Hate to rain on your parade.....but I lived in Florida for six months, helping my Dad after my Mom passed away. I saw I highly recommended ENT who stated that Florida is probably one of the worst...
Debbie, I would advise you to see an ENT (ear, nose & throat) doctor. I. had the same issue but with both nostrils. After seeing an ENT and having some tests done it was confirmed that I had a...
Has anyone found it helpful, health wise, to wake up and go to bed at the same time seven days a week?...
My husband is always in the mood & unfortunately due to my fibro/chronic fs I rarely am. We have had numerous discussions on this topic, but it seems to go in one ear & right out the other. Any...
I was on Lyrics for about two years. To make a long story short, the side effects were herendous. My doctor assured me they would dissapate, but they did not. Finally went off it and actually felt...
I have been dealing with Fibro & CFS for about ten years. Working full time & raising two children was impossible. I would have to come home from work and fall into bed where I would stay till the...
I have been on several antidepressants and had the least amount of side effects with Cymbalta. I experienced all the same symptoms you stated but they were gone in a month. I am a very petite person...
The warmer the better...
Cutting wheat out of my diet has made a big difference for me. Also cutting back on processed foods & gluten. I do not drink any soda pop which has also helped....
Although not a native of the PNW, I did live there for sixteen years. This summer we relocated to Denver for my husband's job. The change in my fibro symptoms has been for the better. I have yet to...