I joined this forum right about the time Robin was facing cancer. She continues to inspire and speak truth because of your posts, Sherrine. Thank you. Heart...
Try using a Magic Eraser with some white vinegar on it. Really gets the soap scum quickly. Does not help with the beding problem though. Sometimes I do the shower/tub while I am actually in the...
Buy a few shirts that are button down and much to big for you (maybe from a thrift store?). That is what a friend of mine lived in for the first few weeks....
Debbie, are the jackets zip up all the way from the bottom? I have one with a short zipper at the neck only and I really like that one....
Luv, Thanks for the reply. I am glad I am not alone. And yes, I have a cardigan collection too!...
Princess and the Pea complex...that is perfect! You nailed it Sherrine....
It sure has been cold in the northeast! I was reading the BRRRRRRRR post, and noticed that many of you layer your clothing to keep warm. Over the years, my fibro has made it hard to layer clothing,...
I thought the correct word is flare. But I see flair being used quite often. Weigh in....
I am finally done with work til September, so I am so happy to be able to slow down and enjoy the good weather of summer in upstate NY. I am giving a shout out to the accupressure mat; it helps dial...
What I have found out about the lumps: I cut out all gluten in my diet and they were diminished to the point that I am convinced the inflamation in my arms at least are caused by eating gluten. Give...
Interesting. Such a strange condition. Every day I am humbled by it HEART...
I have had three implants. The process is long, and not much fun, but the end result is amazing. It really is like having your own teeth back. I am very grateful for them. Costly yes, but for all the...
Blessings to you. Sorry for your diagnosis, but happy that you have some answers finally. You are a warrior. Best wishes for your journey. HEART...
You can actually open up the capsule and remove one more "bead" each day until you are off completely. It is such a hard drug to get off....
Hi! I used Cymbalta with very good results for about 2 and a half years. After that, it did not seem to help me anymore. It was very hard to come off, and I felt sick and yucky for months, even...
I have been reading about the benefits of a weighted blanket. Have any of my fibro friends found this to be helpful? HEART <3...
I also use the mat. I got mine from Chinaberry, but I have noticed it is not in their catalog anymore. I press my aching back and dorsal arms into it as hard as I can...it kind of feels like it opens...
Happy New Year! New hope, new slate, new beauty to find. <3...
I go at least once a month for deep tissue medical massage, and use a acupressure mat on my back, shoulders and upper arms every night. But I also use Tramadol for pain almost every night and also a...
Sharon, I totally agree with you. I have become more and more introverted as the years go by and fibro remains a constant. I work, so I do get out with people every day. But I LOVE my alone nights...
Can gabapentin be used "as needed" by fibro patients? Or is it one of those "if you are on it, you need to take it on schedule" kind of medication? Does it help with sleep? Muscle relaxation? Pain?...
I am actually most helped by deep tissue massage. Sometimes it hurts a bit during the session, but the benefits afterward are amazing. It is almost like some of the pain has been pushed out of the...
Thanks for the post, Barb. Simple stories like yours are the best to let me know I'm doing ok. Conserving energy does factor into each decision and each day, doesn't it? It is always a boost to...
When I heard it is to release the myofacial tissue, my ears perked up. It will be interesting to see if anyone has tried it for FM. ANYONE? Barb, thanks for starting this post. What do the rest of...
The weight issue is so so hard, because it really is a vicious circle. I can ride an exercise bike without too much trouble, so I finally got one of my own. I also try to get to the Y to swim laps,...
Joy, You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are going through too much loss at one time, and my heart breaks for you. May God's unending peace fill you despite this hard journey. HEART...
Thank you Sherrine! I appreciate your encouragement....
I am six weeks out from a TKR. The first few weeks are not much fun, but by 4 weeks out I was walking around my house without assistance and with a cane out of doors. Now I only use the cane when I...
I too am very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers. Let us know how you are doing when you can. HEART...
I like the answer Myself gave. Yes, it can be brutal, but it can be done, at least in my own situation…we have no idea, really, how others feel. Fibro can be so mysterious even among those of us who...
I have not done acupuncture, but I do have an acupressure mat I lie on every night. I press into the areas that hurt and it really does relieve pain for me….it seeps right out of me. I would...
Joy, Can you move the crossbody strap out closer to the part where the shoulder meets the upper arm? I do that as my neck can't take it either! I use a smallish bag to fit just my wallet, cell phone,...
Hope you are doing better with the sleep issue, Neenaa. Are you sure it is true sleeplessness or is it pain keeping you awake? I think it is important to figure out this difference. HEART...
Yes, let us know, and in the meantime I will be praying for you. You are not alone....
I use tramadol for the nights that the pain is severe enough to keep me from sleeping, or when I keep waking up because of the pain. I have never used it during the day when I try to work, but I seem...
It was the first medicine I tried years ago. It seemed to do nothing at all. I switched to Savella, and that helped. Good luck. I always go off all medicines every year or so. I think it is important...
Oh, you are going to miss him…and so will the other pets. Give them, and yourself, lots of love and gentleness for now....
Thank you Dawn and Sherrine for your input. Sherrine, that is the way I think of it as well. What they don't know will only hurt me (lol). Dawn, why did you have to have revisions…do you mind me...
Yep, right there with you, Hoofie. Fibro plus menopause; but still, "life is good!" HEART...
Has anyone had this surgery? Did you tell the ortho doc that you have fibro? I am scheduled to have it done in the spring, and no, I did not tell doc. I did not want him to get the "wrong idea" about...
Booklvr, I went gluten free this past July and saw a decrease in my inflammation pain. It was quite an eye opener for me, and I tested it over the holidays by eating gluten again, and went right back...
Oh, I think I know what I am doing on my day off tomorrow: Going to get one of these warm beauties. Thank you Sherinne! HEART...
Weight is an issue for me as well. I have not tried Lyrica because of that side effect. It can be so discouraging fighting fibro. Everything is so mysterious and entangled. Just sending you all who...
Thank you for letting me know, Sherrine. I will be praying for him in any case....
Hi, Maybe I have missed posts, but I have not seen anything from the moderator named Michael lately. Is everything OK with him? Encouragers like Michael are such an asset on this forum. HEART...
I hear you, Myself! I often come home for work wanting nothing but some relief. I lay on my back on my bed with a pillow under my knees and my head and just try to relax my muscles. Before bed, I...
So glad to hear of the improvement, Tango. It really makes you recognize the need for gratitude in your life, doesn't it? Keep dancing! HEART...
Woinarow, your post is very powerful and I can relate to it. Thank you for expressing the conflicting emotions so well. Carry on, warrior. HEART...
Don't try to go off without the doctor being involved. You have to taper off this kind of drug very slowly. Let me know how it goes, Ginny....
My doctor has told me that SNRI drugs like these can stop working for you after awhile. They actually have a term for it, "poop out syndrome." I have had it happen to me on both drugs. Savella worked...