Has anyone had a referral from their doc for Medical Massage .therapy for their Fibro? My GP just sent in a referral and I will have an assessment first. I was wondering anyone's experiences, and if...
I'm grieving, sad, hurting. I'll share more later when I'm able. :(...
I'm so sorry. Pets can be out best friends and the loss so painful. ((Hugs))...
I have issues with my eyes too. Some days I need my glasses to read, and others I don't. Doctors can be dismissive. I'm so grateful to have finally found one who is kind, listens, and discusses my...
Thanks for this, Sherrine. On the one hand, yes, I want my disability visible so people believe me, but on the other hand, I don't really want everyone knowing, especially employers right now. Me and...
I'm so glad I found a new doctor, very young and he looks like Doogie Howser, lol. (The nurse jokingly warned me on my first visit.) He didn't doubt me for a second and practically finished my...
Lostpuppy, put those bullies behind a book on the bookshelf. They aren't deserving of your attention. Sometimes we can't eliminate them from our lives, but we can reduce their impact. I hope you can...
I have done a lot of reading about cymbalta withdrawal since I have been taking it since October. The generic name is duloxetine, as my doctor discussed, but he didn't say, "cymbalta", for some...
Thanks! Yes, Heart! I sometimes lay in bed, either before I am up in the morning, or during a rest break, and I feel almost giddy, as I soak up the simple moment without pain. It feels like A...
I just wanted to send a note to say I'm beginning to get my life back and seeing improvement. The cymbalta has really been kicking butt on the pain and fatigue. I'm down to about one or two bad days...
These are great! Thanks, Double O nine....
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Take care. Yup! When it rains , it pours. Sorry for your loss, and hope your brother and niece recover quickly. T...
I used to Madlibs all the time ages ago! Adjective: voluptuous. I'm having trouble with the copy function on my iPad, if someone can copy on the next one. T...
I've ought about finding some adrenal nourishing supplement, but haven't really delved into that yet. Today, I slept until 10:30am, and feel pretty good. In fact, I'm kinda hyper and definitely ready...
Almost, I'd like a better balance too. Since appointments and especially work hours occur in the morning, I can become a wreck from that. I suspect it might be hormonal, related to cortisol levels. I...
I don't come alive until late in the day, even evening sometimes, so evening activities are my preference....
Doing homework is indeed important. There are also people who have died by not following their doctor's advice and/or not sought treatment. 2 sides to a coin, a double edged sword. Ton, gabapentin...
Ton, (sorry, fuzzy eyes early today and I misread "Tom") How has this effected your chronic fatigue? Do you have more energy? I've wondered if fibromyalgia is neuro inflammation. Maybe the treatments...
Tom, I haven't tried either, but I am glad to hear you are getting relief. Enjoy and don't fret too much about it changing. What's the pridgen protocol? Take care, T...
I love heat, humid or dry. Worst temps for me are the 25-50, especially when combined with rain. Why am I living in the Midwest... I seem not as bothered by the really low temps, possible due to lack...
Slee, Side effects from gabapentin... I can get a bit drowsy or foggy mid day sometimes. I weaned off of it over a few weeks once just because I was so paranoid about being on regular prescription...
Diane, that's a nice visual. A waterfall of light. Am, I'll have to check out the massage. I'm not sure if I can manage the expense. How long are your sessions? I too prefer to be alone with...
No, I don't. I would never want to relive the abuses, ones that my therapist said my ex should be jailed for. I've never truly been able to stand up for myself. It makes so much sense that fibro may...
Almost, I don't really have a full and complete answer about building those walls. I'm not so sure my walls are particular good either! I used to love people. I enjoyed getting to know people,...
Almost, I'll get back to you on the walls thing. I have to think about that a bit. Cheers. T...
Thanks Luv and Joy! I'm going to research ways to boost my immunity. In fact, I'm heading to the Korean grocery to pick up some seaweed, and maybe some kimchi, yum! Then off to get a bunch of berries...
Woinarow, Im Sorry you went through such a struggle. Yes, I'm concerned about issues coming up if I have to go off of cymbalta for some reason. right now, I'm really feeling better, able to go...
I was going to name this thread "the sickies", but promised myself I'd keep in the positive as well. Remember me last year having numerous nervous breakdowns over being sick once a month? Well,...
Almost, Yea, brain scramble! A soft voice takes too much concentration. Brain fatigue inducer. Too many noises takes too much energy integrating and filtering out the background noise. Again...
Ash, Hi, I'm visiting here from the fibromyalgia forum and your post caught my eye. Have you come across fibromyalgia as a possibility? I had all those symptoms you describe your daughter having...
I wonder if it is more being able to differentiate the words with background noise rather than hearing loss. Ever since I can remember I have found it next to impossible to understand song lyrics,...
Hi Muralgirl, Sorry to hear of your troubles. The others have offered good advice. My (ex) husband treated me much that way before I even had fibro. I have PTSD due to it. I should have taken action...
I'm kind of an empath. Less so now because I built walls ( to protect myself). Good tips! "Vortex of temptation". Lol. Love it, Almost! T...
Since I started taking the cymbalta, in the morning (not evening or I'd have severe insomnia), along with the gabapentin, I have been sleeping like a log! I'm even able to sleep on my back lately....
Hi My! Miss you on the Fibro board.... Hope the job continues to go well and kudos for keeping up with that schedule. Cheers, T...
Kristy, Thanks for sharing your story of getting off cymbalta. I've been researching this and have concerns as I was just put on cymbalta. Right now I've been feeling really good, once the side...
Chi, It's a Homedics massage chair. It belongs to my parents who never use it, so I've just adopted it. I haven't tried it with just heat. I'll check it tonight if that works. I'm not sure how much...
I really want to get a tens unit. Any brand you recommend? I see a bunch and prices all over the board. t...
Hi Happy Turtle, I've been hanging out here for a while. I've been dealing with some Deep depression and anxiety due to fibromyalgia flares; I think Myself suggested stopping by here. I was a super...
Ohi, I have the same thing with upper back area, newer this year, that increases with stress and sets on fire if I'm in a flare. I'm using a chair massager to help with that, with the heat setting...
Almost, I don't necessarily feel like I have the flu, but sometimes I do get digestive issues and even a fever. I use that description when explaining to people whatit is like. Since everyone has...
Thanks for everyone for your comments and input. Cymbalta is so strong I've had to cut down the dose. I notice an effect even if I just break open a capsule and take a few small beads! Probably not...
I've been lurking here from the fibro forum. Congrats and hope you enjoy the job! T...
I say it feels like having the flu everyday. And once I recover from the flu for a day or two, it comes right back if I exert myself, or don't rest a lot....
Heart, Thanks so much for your comment. So kind. For two or three days , I felt so level headed. I drove into the city yesterday and enjoyed myself. Before, it gave me so much anxiety in the traffic...
Sushi nori are wrapped in seaweed sheets. If you don't like sushi, just wrap bits of rice in the seaweed sheet. There are a lot of ways to prepare seaweed. Seaweed salad, strings of seaweed with a...
Myself, I'm with you about stating absolutes. Totally discrediting. Education and research steers one away from that kind of thinking. Andre, the link to askaoatient.com was useful information....
Hi Heart, Thanks for the update. It seems a real range of reactions. Did your doctor give you anything else as replacement? Or to help with those symptoms? It is so nice to feel bouts of normal. I...
Thanks Rockon, for all the info. I'll check it out. And I'll keep an eye on the eye issues! Thanks Cilly. I'm sorry. Yes,jumping around with meds is so frustrating. This is day 3 on cymbalta and for...