That burning is pretty common with Fibro, as is sensitivity to touch (bump, etc). Sounds like you may just be entering a new period with your Fibro. A lot of times meds that help us at one time...
sexual issues are pretty common with FM. I take longer to get there, and a bigger issue for me is that I'm just less inclined/ interested overall. I also have a lot of pain with intercourse, so that...
You can have break-through flares even on meds that are working. However the nausea makes me think that you are reacting to the increased dosage. Just because a certain dose works well doesn't mean a...
I get random hardcore pain in my forearms at times, as well as other places....
Definitely call the doctor. I've had nerve jerks /spasms/ whatever you want to call them off and on for the years I've been dealing with this, but nothing that violent....
Neuropathy is not uncommon with Fibro, but I don't like the dismissive attitude of your Neuro. If there are still things to rule out they need to be ruled out before declaring Fibro. As far as the...
I've had a few of them and like others said the prep is the worst part (not eating and then drinking the prep drink). If you can start prepping a couple of days early by cleaning up your diet a bit...
Fibromyalgia is hallmarked by CHRONIC widespread pain - that means pain that has lasted more than 3 months (minimum) and is widespread throughout all four quadrants of your body. It does sometimes...
That's really sad that people would avoid you because of your limitations, but not terribly surprising - especially not in some churches. Too often I've found with many churches around me (and I'm in...
Anxiety/stress and pain definitely can act in a circular way - each making the other worse. A lot of our anxiety/stress shows up in the body, then the symptoms increase the anxiety/stress. Magnesium...
chronic pain is THE typical Fibromyalgia symptom. Gabapentin may well help you. I assume they've done imaging and ruled out any known causes for the pain? Do you take magnesium? It may help with the...
I get "electric" pain regularly, but for me it started before the meds and the gabapentin is the only thing that helps. I'm with others in that if it started after the med I'd give serious...
My husband and I are at odds on this one (and I'm also at odds with my body). I overheat easily so I need to keep the room 70 or cooler, BUT if I'm cold when I climb into bed I can't get to sleep. I...
The problem is that it seems every pain scale describes it differently. The pain clinic I go to has a great chart that describes it well (but their descriptions / ratings are different than others...
Yes. And, all of my pain since has been scored based on it. It was early in my diagnosis and I was dealing with TMJ, an ulcer (from all the meds I'd been taking for chronic migraines caused by the...
Gabapentin 2-3/day and muscle relaxers are the pharma that help me, but what has helped me probably more than those is diet and supplements. Removing gluten and processed foods has had the biggest...
Don't take it personally. She may have some anger at you over past issues, but she's likely as angry (if not moreso) at the situation. I know early on I was always angry and not having good treatment...
the unexplainable tingling was one of my first symptoms. We first thought I might have MS because I'd wake up and both hands would be tingling and numb. But, tests ruled that out. It's been getting a...
Definitely sounds like Fibro and I have all of those at different times. Gabapentin has helped with the electric shock feelings. I alternate betweet either frozen/blue/painful hands and feet (feet...
I think part of it too is that you've gotten used to feeling the pain less - so it's going to seem worse to you when / if it returns. You were (to an extent) likely somewhat used to the nerve pain by...
What have you found that actually helps prevent chronic migraines? The first thing I've found that helped was Verapimil. It put a stop to the chronicmigraines and the cluster headaches, only problem...
No on the rash, although I do often get a rash on my neck and upper torso. I used to get leg twitching a lot (as well as twitching in general) but magnesium has really helped with that....
I don't think I could work for someone else these days. I was lucky to be self-employed when I first got sick as I was unable to work for a couple of years. Luckily, the way my business was...
I'm with Cheryl also. I love my heating pad(s). the one I have is made by Sunbeam for Walgreens and it's awesome. So, nice and soft. My heated blanket is also made by Sunbeam and I love it. We had a...
I get regular myofascial release sessions that help with this....
I'm really sorry you are facing so much. I've also had TMJ for the last 7 or 8 years and I know it's no fun. I'm glad you found a good doc for that. Did the Fibro doc say he can't help you at all?...
Shortly after I was dix'ed with Fibro I realized that driving my car was one thing that flared me worse than anything, so we traded it in. At the time I was (like you) driving a 4 door sedan (Acura)....
Tammy, I don't know where you are located but if you are anywhere close enough to drive to Nashville, TN there is an amazing TMJ doc (H. Clifton Simmons) there. He worked wonders for me and I rarely...
There's a difference between trigger points and tender points. Yes, the tender points might already hurt and therefore pressing on them is going to hurt - you hurt all over so everything hurts. I...
I take muscle relaxers for sleep, and I also have Ambien for nights when the muscle relaxers don't work. I've also found a great tea (Fibrocane serenitea) that seems to help me calm and fall asleep...
I use a CBD muscle rub from The Fay Farm that is amazing for my pain. Using it regularly actually keeps pain levels down, but I can also use it as needed wherever there is pain and see instant...
The last few weeks I've been feeling really anxious for no good reason. My initial thought was that my thyroid meds were too high (as that is something they told me to watch out for) but cutting them...
I've always (since childhood) been sensitive to heat. Everyone knew it and I'm guessing I was probably a little *itchy when I'd get overheated. I still am. If I get too hot it's time to go. I try to...
For us, we often just let it be. We try to keep things simplified, and don't keep a lot of things that collect dust, so that helps. We do have someone who comes in every 2 weeks to do floors and...
Chosto... is pretty common with Fibro. It's one of the many many overlapping conditions. If there's a pain condition it's common with Fibro (or so it seems). I've had it a couple of times myself and...
They don't necessarily need to be spine docs, but if they've looked at your imaging work, then they know what's going on and chances are have good reason for telling you to avoid seeing a chiro. I'd...
My understanding is that Scheduled drugs have to have written prescriptions given to you by the doctor (handed to you) and you have to take those to the pharmacy yourself. They can no longer call...
Are these doctors spine doctors that have looked at your spine images? There are certain issues that can be worsened by a chiro. At one point we really thought I had some major disc issues and it...
There has been a lot of studies into the connection between Fibro and Herpes. There is one doctor at the UA of that has found a large incidence of herpes in the stomachs of those wtih Fibro. Herpes...
It's neuropathy that causes that feeling like your skin is on fire. That's common with Fibro. I wake up with on my feet , like they are on fire. Gabapentin helps, but what's helped more is a lotion I...
there is a large % of those with Fibro who have been found to have small fiber neuropathy. There is definitely a link but it's unclear yet which direction (does Fibro cause the nerves to lose...
The results of the test wouldn't really change my treatment. It would be the same either way. It would just give a little credence to the idea that there's actually something there causing all of...
I've had all of these symptoms at some point, and at some points many of them. That doesn't mean it's Fibro, just that I wouldn't rule it out based on the symptoms. Keep in mind that when dx'ing...
Sounds like a good plan. I know it's hard when you feel like you've been there so long there should be a relationship to take a step back and remember that it's business, and nothing more. It's in...
weight and smoking can definitely impact chronic pain (in a bad way) but they don't cause it. Even if they did, if a doctor yelled at me I'd be out the door finding a new dr in a heart beat. They...
What pharmacy are you using? Is it a national chain or a local pharmacy? Discussing negative things about a certain business could cause problems for HealingWell. Sherrine ...
So, I had the skin biopsy done to check for small fiber polyneuropathy. I was fairly sure it would come back positive, on the other hand since no test they ever do on me shows anything I was fairly...
I use both, just depends on what my purpose is and where I need it to hit. I like my bed buddy, it makes me smile and it fits around my neck well, even laying down. But if I need the warmth a little...
I love these types of threads. It's so nice to have some focus on positive things, especially when it's so easy to focus on the other side. My semester is over! Leaving only 2 more before I graduate,...
I'll second the benedryl. I've had a terrible time sleeping the last couple of weeks. Last night was the best I've had in a while and I attribute it entirely to Benedryl. I've tried Tylenol PM,...