Yes, I also went through a grieving process when I was first diagnosed with Fibro. When I was finally accepting my new fibro "lifestyle", I lost my 21 yr. old son in a car accident. So, out the door...
Tammy, Hope you are doing better as well as your daughter. Fibro flare can be a pain in the assets but, I've learned to laugh at myself more now because of it. Like this morning, I got out of the...
:yeah: Welcome Ina, This question has been brought up and discussed before. If you use the Search for: marijuana , you will find some previous posts for Fibro as well as other conditions....
:yeah: Welcome, looking forward to getting to know you....
:smilewinkgrin: Another thing that has really helped me is keeping a calendar book open on my desk in front of my PC (keyboard slides under). The book is about 4 x6 (4 x 12 open) so it's not so large...
I fill my 2- weekly med boxes as soon as they run out but, when I take the medicine, who knows what day :confused: I'm taking because I forget at least 3 times a week. The last time I filled my...
bluebelle, I just finished trigger point injections last Tuesday. I get them in my neck, shoulders & upper back. The one's I get are a series of 3 (1x week for 3 wks) and have them approximately...
When it's time to pick green beans or peas in the garden, I take my Rubbermaid 2-step stool, sitting on the top step and moving it along the row while picking. Also, when picking veggies (peas,...
So sorry to hear this has happened to you. I'm with Sherrine & furiated at "the" system where there are way too many people on it that can work so when someone that really needs it gets the boot it...
Welcome to forum Gatory7. As I was reading your post, it sounds a lot like what I've went thru in the beginning before my fibro diagnosis. I had a full hysterectomy first that took care of a lot of...
Debbie, Sorry to hear what you are going thru. Was this your Family Physician or Pain Management Physician? I was referred to Pain Management at least 10 years ago because my Family Physician at that...
Exercising in any and all ways "hurts" with Fibro but, one has to have the desire to attempt to be as healthy as possible and find the best pain relief they can. Most of us exercise and somewhat...
I also had a nerve conduction test where needles were inserted all over my shoulders, arms and hands due to carpal tunnel and other various issues. As with Luvminis, it wasn't too bad because it was...
:yeah: I can relate to exactly what you're saying, this site has been a blessing in many ways for me. I hope your 3 days with boys goes quickly & bf gets new job......
Had over 4 years of multiple tests done before Rheumatologist diagnosed....
Tammy, I walk down a hallway to the accounting office and yesterday I walked back there 3 separate times and forgot what I was going there for??? My husband has told me multiple times not to rent or...
LOL, LOL, LOL That was the funniest thing I've read in a long time, Thanks Sherrine! I still have a box of the pink hair rollers I can't wait to show my granddaughter in a couple more years when she...
Jenni, thanks for laughs... I was recently told - You look so nice and pretty all dressed up, how can you feel bad? That was from my husband! LOL...
I've been taking Cymbalta for about 10 years. I take 30mg in AM and 30mg in PM and if for some reason feel lots of anxiety or depressed, I take an additional 30 mg as needed (maybe 4-5 times a year)....
:yeah: Happy Dance for you! I'm also sending prayers your way that the medicine continues to help all the way around!...
I couldn't imagine not being able to do my gardening, it is the MOST therapeautic thing I do for myself. I also have a 40 x 50 veggie garden and flower beds all around the house & shed along with...
LMAO - What a windfall!!! As Debbie said, I usually forget that I need something & shred it or if I don't write down what I need when go to store - Not happening!!! Thanks for laugh Sherrine &...
I've had the Trigger Point Injections in my shoulders/neck and wish they would do every week because that's all they seemed to last. Has anyone else had these without "long term" relief? Also, now...
Yes, I feel that way most evenings and sometimes during the day. I've "chalked" it up to natural menopause because I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago and went thru surgical menopause because I never...
Cimorene, Don't know where you read that Fibro "generally lasts somewhere around ten years" but it should have said that it "could take 10 years to find out what works to get the "best" relief"!...
Angel, I'm sorry to hear that your year is starting off so bad and hope you & Dr's can get you some relief soon. I don't feel like my year is starting good either, my 8 year old Granddaughter was...
Loring, Just a thought but, have you tried stopping the HRT Premarin? I can't take any, the creams or the pills because they give me headaches that actually trigger migraines... I still get migraines...
Welcome to forum AR Girl. I've had fibro over 15 yrs now and I still get the numbness/tingling and fatigued feelings on and off. Sometimes it's just in hands, wrists, arms & legs and other times it's...
Donna, Thank you for laugh, I've found that if I don't write a list then I NEVER remember what in the heck I went to the store for. I stay as far away from Walmart - year round - like it's the...
/community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Welcome Solitary. As with Debbie's (Acheybody) I have exactly the same smell/hearing as she does: (I do have a very heightened sense of smell, and not usually...
Yes, I have the same problem with my feet. Mine hurt during the day and have only woke me up a couple times. There doesn't seem to be any prediction of the aching coming, it's not from walking alot,...
/community/emoticons/smile.gif Welcome to Forum. Sorry you have Migraine’s so bad and haven’t found treatment yet that has given you long term relief. I've had Migraine Headaches for years but for...
/community/emoticons/idea.gif Wow, after reading this, I started thinking! I NEVER had any sinus problems until about 5 yrs before being diagnosed with Fibro (took 4 1/2 yrs to get diagnosed- 40's)...
Hi Dutch! No, I've never had an occurance where I couldn't taste food. Although, I think if I couldn't, it might help drop a few pounds but, I would rather have the added weight than not be able to...
maidenivy Wanted to say hello & welcome to forum. You've received some great advice here as you will come to almost always find. I hope that the Tai Chi & "new" eating habits work well for you and...
Lj I'm also missing SUN and all the warmth that goes with it. Meatloaf sounds awesome, I'll have to ask my hubby to make it because I'm fortunate that he does ALL the cooking (I Bake & wash the...
Joy, Sorry to hear about all that's going on. Saying prayers for your SSDI Hearing on Thursday, I'm sure thinking about that is adding to flare along with weather changes....
Lisa, Welcome to the forum. So much great info and you'll find the people will be a blessing. I also couldn't take Lyrica and told my Dr.s straight up that I wouldn't take ANYTHING that makes me feel...
Thank you all so much for support, that's why I love this forum. I'm feeling much better today, weather going to try to hit 80 but, know the weekend (back to 50's & rain) will be tough again. Just...
My "darling" husband has been a real SH#! lately and I want to punch him in the face! /community/emoticons/mad.gif Took Grandchildren to Zoo 2 weeks ago, walked way too much and hurt so bad I didn't...
Seems like I go thru "weeks" of craving Ice Cream. My favorite in bowl is Pistachio or a (10) Klondike Bars- Lovin the Caramel Pretzel. I could eat plenty for a week or two then none for about a...
Will add your niece & family to daily prayers. God be with ya'll! Brenda...
Dawn, That was amazingly written. I wish you comfort and send prayers your way. I lost my son in a car accident when he was 21 and never got to say goodbye and there's not a day that goes bye that I...
/community/emoticons/shakehead.gif I'm feeling achey all over also in addition to the sinus problems. Weather in NE Ohio changes dramatically here sometimes the same 40-50 degree difference. Knowing...
Welcome to the forum and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Hoping you get good news from MRI and some pain relief soon. Best of Luck to You! Brenda...
Welcome to the forum! Hope you and your Dr. find some way for you to get better sleep and some pain relief soon. Share if you want. I believe the best thing from this forum is #1 knowing that there...
Keep us posted on how you do on it. I'm curious if you get that "stoned/drunk" feeling as myself and CountingMySpoons did. Also, Loring stated she was 'gradually" worked up to full dose and that...
Yes, sounds like a flare and all the posted replies have good information. You will find what will work for you by trial & error. Rest is as important as it is to continue exercise which, with 3...
I tried Lyrica but, couldn't take it because it made me so "stoned", I didn't know who I was and refuse to take any medication that has that affect on me. I've seen other posts where others are...
Hope better days are ahead of you SOON! I went to the Hospital Administrator and had a nurse removed from ever entering my husbands room. When it was time to change his dressing, she'd faint! He was...