I know this post is a week old, but in response to the ALS diagnosis. My husband has had pain and weakness in his legs, and now throughout his body, for years. At first he was diagnosed with Muscular...
I started Cymbalta a few months ago, and it works wonders. I noticed over the past few months that I perspire horribly, even when indoors. I have NEVER had this issue before. It is driving me CRAZY....
Thanks ladies. And thank you Sherrine for putting my post in a paragraph. "It's great that you dream. You have to be in the deep REM sleep to dream. Most of us don't dream at all so that's a good...
I was diagnosed in 2010 with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea after having a sleep study done in a lab. Lost insurance and so there was no follow up. Got insurance this year. My insurance would only...
Last month I started on Cymbalta. It has helped a lot. Less pain, more energy, and less bone weary fatigue. This week the rheumatologist doubled my Cymbalta. I have not slept well these past few...
I started mine last night. Probably should have waited. I thought it was going to make me really sleepy. Instead I had a hard time getting to sleep and staying asleep last night. It was frustrating....
I saw my rheumatologist today. I am really blessed to have been referred to him. This was my 3rd visit in 3 months. He was pleased with my success with Cymbalta, but has chosen to increase my dose to...
I am on 30 mg right now. The Dr. wasn't even sure it would help. The last time I saw him I was in the midst of a horribly painful flare. I am pleased with the results so far....
I started on Cymbalta about 3 weeks ago. I was really nervous about starting it because of some of the things I read about reactions people have had with it. I am responding very well to it. I have...
I started on 30 mg of Cymbalta last night. I usually have a lot of dreams, but last night it was almost like watching a slide show. I slept well at first, but hit a point where I just tossed and...
Thank you. I am waiting for the Y to open local to us. They are in the process of building it. ...
Myself, I just checked online and I can pick up my Cymbalta this afternoon. It is such a low dose that the dr hopes it will at least take the edge off the pain. I will keep a log of how it makes me...
I read this before I walked out the door for work. I have been trying to figure out how to respond, or if I should respond at all. I shouldn't have, but I went to the website listed at the bottom of...
This is one thing my husband does for me as well. Sometimes it is rubbing my head. Other times it is just lightly rubbing my fingers, hand or arm. It relaxes me SO much. When the physical therapist...
I saw the rheumatologist today. It as a follow up from the first visit last month. I am in the midst of a bad flare. He was waiting to give me meds, because he wants to see what the sleep study...
How do you differentiate between a flare and just a normal fibro day? Just more pain? Stiffer? Harder to get up and move around? Extreme fatigue? I am just curious of what others consider a flare. I...
I do try to soak in the tub when I can. I was in a hotel last weekend, and the room had a jacuzzi tub that was really deep with the jets. Awesome! I see my rheumatologist tomorrow, so I am hoping we...
I am having a painful flare right now. I think it is a result of fatigue. We went to a conference last week, and although I took as many precautions as possible to ensure I got enough rest, I still...
Ok. No prob....
Sherrine, thanks for the words of wisdom. It's weird. The issue yesterday want really fatigue either. Not wha I would consider fatigue. I am probably overthinking this. I tend to do that as I am...
Thanks all. This is good advice, and a big help to me....
I have a question for those who have been dealing with fibro longer than I have. For most of my adult life I have been overweight. Now to the point of being morbidly obese. But even with being...
Thank you all for the information and support. It helps chatting with others who understand!...
I think I could use a cheat sheet. Lol....
She isn't feeling well today. She has an appointment scheduled to see her dr tomorrow. Thank you for asking....
I don't have a lot of discretionary cash, but today I received a credit to spend at a store. I thought I would get either an Electric blanket, heating pad, or heated mattress pad. I would love to...
Thanks. It is turning out to be a rough night. 22 year old daughter at ER with legs swollen twice their size, weakness and disorientation. Dr says it is fluid retention and vertigo, won't do any...
I know this topic has been beat to death on this forum. I just need to talk to some people who understand. Today has been a bad day for me with fibro fog. I was in a conference call today and could...
I am sorry for the miscommunication. I have Fibromyalgia. I shared my diagnosis with a friend from church who is s nurse. I thought she would be supportive. Instead she let me know she disagreed with...
It is frustrating. My son has Tourette Syndrome. There is no particular blood test that I am aware of that says "It's Tourette's". The diagnosis comes from the symptoms. My daughter has migraines. As...
I don't know if that is grammatically correct or not, lol. Why do people have such a problem with the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia? There is a nurse in my church who says she doesn't like that...
Good morning. I have a question. I am sure it has been asked dozens of times, but since I am new here, I thought I would ask again. I am always trying to get a better understanding of things. I have...
What has helped me is the acupressure points, as well as Ibuprofen. There is also an exercise where you close your lips with your teeth open and press your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind...
My doctor is on the list. He seems to be very good. It is good to see the list though for other treatment options as well. I don't know if I will need to see a neurologist or psychiatrist. I...
I found it. Thanks....
I am looking for the list of doctors and haven't found it yet. Can you point me to where it is on the site. I really like my rheumatologist, but I am just curious. ...
The acupressure points seem to be helping! The swelling seems to be going down. The pain is also diminishing....
I saw my PCP to discuss my diagnosis. I have a feeling that getting the diagnosis confirmed last week, and then discussing a game plan for my treatment has all added to the stress. Let's add the fact...
I don't drink. But thanks for the advice. ...
I have a tooth that need some dental attention. So over the last few days the entire right side of my face has been very painful. I thought at first it was my tooth. So I got the over the counter...
Thank you....
Is there a Fibromyalgia Association? Conferences? Places who can send books, magazines, pamphlets or other materials? When my son was diagnosed years back with Juvenile Diabetes I called and email...
I have a question. The last time I had blood work done my C-Reactive protein was very elevated, twice the high end of normal. So when I went to the rheumatologist yesterday he wanted me to have it...
Joy, I have had several sleep studies in the past, but then had no insurance for follow up. And I dream ALL night. So I am never rested. LOL. I had a problem with the wires. They made me feel...
Thanks for the support, Michael. Tammy ...
It is so strange. I have "known" that the diagnosis was going to be Fibromyalgia before I went to the rheumatologist. I thought I was prepared to hear the doctor verbalize this diagnosis, but I was...
Diagnosis confirmed. Classic Fibromyalgia....
The rheumatologist had a cancellation so I am heading there now. Praying for answers!...
Perfectionist is my first name, not middle. LOL. You have given me some great ideas. I thought about making meals ahead of time on those days things are better. My pet peeve is that my husband and...
I have seen a chiropractor over the past few months. He has been excellent. After my visit next week I will be on maintenance. I was having a lot of issues with charley horses and restless leg...