Barb, I also get that extreme fatigue. It usually leads to a few tears and fights with my two very active teenage girls. They don't completely understand and to be honest, I hope they never have to!...
I hope you are recovering LJM, it has not been easy to say the least. I had blood work done today (5 vials worth) and am just in a waiting game with my insurance at this point. At least the Physical...
This is so cool. I watched it some last year and also watched the baby giraffe this year. Anything to make us feel good :)...
I don't post on here very often, but I do try to check in and read up every few weeks or so. I fell a little over 8 weeks ago and fractured two bones in my foot and had a possible fracture in my...
I take Gabapentin; I am currently on 300 in the morning; 300 in the evening; and 600 at night. They are slowly moving me up and will then add Cymbalta and take me off of my other anti-depressants. My...
Thank you all!...
I am sorry that I have been missing in action. I lost my mother very suddenly on Monday, June 6. My mom lived with my girls and I so it has been quite a shock to all of us. We are slowly getting back...
I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my dad around 5 years ago and it still hurts. You have my thoughts, prayers, and hugs....
I have an office job so I am not doing physical labor, but I do get emotionally and mentally drained at times. I take a nap at lunch if I need it. I have asked to have the option to work at home...
I had to hire a younger person to mow this year. I just couldn't take it anymore. We do not have a large yard, but I felt like I was beat with a baseball bat every week when I was done. There are...
I have never had this, but my father-in-law currently has a stone in his salivary gland. It is very swollen and painful. He does not have Fibro or TMJ, so it is completely unrelated. They are not...
I have to eat Gluten Free due to Celiac disease so I know the benefits it can have for so many of us. Unfortunately, my Fibro diagnosis came later so that did not help with that, but it helped my...
I had a wonderful, but super busy weekend, so I am very sore and tired. I have had a headache since Saturday evening that I cannot seem to get rid of. It has been raining everyday, so I think that is...
My biggest symptoms other than actual deep muscle pain are skin irritations. Most of the time, I feel like I have a sunburn even though I know I have not been in the sun at all. I also feel like I...
I just remind myself to breathe and not borrow trouble (easier said than done sometimes). If you are a religious person, it can also help to sit down when you are feeling that way and give it to God....
I have just recently been told I can try Tramadol just for days when I have more pain than "normal". It does seem to help take the edge off. I can take it and function fairly well, I was even able to...
Somehow I missed when you first posted this. My aunt has to take the liquid form because she cannot swallow pills so I would have suggest that :) I am glad you found something that will work for you....
I am so sorry you are feeling bad, but that truly made me laugh out loud. I would also like a refund on the year :) Feel better soon!!...
You had mentioned that they did not test your Vitamin D or B12 levels. I would ask for those test. Muscle cramps are one of the symptoms of low Vitamin D. I still have them occassionally, but they no...
Mine hurts today. It feels like I burnt it even though I know I haven't. I have the sunburn feeling on my skin too, so I figure it goes along with that. We had a bad weather system come through so I...
I am so sorry Sherrine. We had to put my boyfriend's kitty down earlier this year and I still miss him every time I go over there to stay. ((Hugs))...
Gabentin makes me tired, which is what it is supposed to do. I only take it at night usually. It helps with the nerve pain I have, but not the muscular pain. I have not tried Lyrica, but I have a...
Yep, I forget dumb things like what I was trying to do or a word in the middle of a sentence. I have always been kind of bad with names, so that is just a little bit worse now if it someone I do not...
My headaches are always worse when the pressure changes which messes with my vision and sometimes my hearing. They neurologist said it was like an Aura before a migraine, but not full-blown. I never...
I suffer from Migraines and I understand that moment of weakness all to well. I took someone else's Imitrex once in a moment of weakness. It did not cause permanent damage, but it was too strong for...
I do not have any suggestions for you, but I can sure relate!! I am not even sure what I did, but I hurt my knee somehow a few months ago. It suddenly seized up over the weekend and I am limping...
I have been gluten free for several years due to Celiac Disease. I never cheat, although I have occasionally been cross-contaminated. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after Celiac so I do not...
My orthopedic doctor has told me that bike riding would be better for my ankle after my surgery than walking. I need to look into a good stationary bike as well. I used to have a recumbent bike that...
I should qualify that I am only 42 and newly diagnosed. I am not sure I will be able to keep this pace as I get older. I am a single mom though so my income is it plus the child support for my one...
I love that you all have our backs. :smilewinkgrin: I am very hesitant to e-mail anyone that I do not know without "talking" to them first, but I know people get very desperate when they are in pain...
I work full time and am a single mom of two very active teenagers. I am dating a wonderful man who I have been with for six years plus and we try to live full lives on the weekends I spend with him....
This must be the week for flares. :shakehead: I have been sick again and in a flare as well. This is busy season at work, so I am trying my hardest to push through the pain and fatigue. Hope it ends...
Adding this to my wish list for work!!! :)...
I get you. I am a single mom and working full time. By the time I get home from work and the girl's activities, I am ready for bed :) I have great people around me too, but there are some things we...
I was prescribed Gabepentin to sleep so I think it is supposed to make us sleepy. I cannot take it during the day unless I am going to be home (or at least not driving). Since I am usually taking it...
I also have the overall achiness of feeling like I have the flu most days. I can usually ignore that, but it is almost always there. I also have sharper pains in my knee, shoulder, and elbow that is...
I have the burning skin pain. Most days I feel like I have a sunburn even though I have not been in the sun at all. It is especially bad on my back and shoulders. My bra really irritates it, so on...
I am also in a flair; mine is my skin. I feel like I have a sunburn on my back. My back hasn't been exposed to the sun since 2014. LOL. Hope we can all have a relaxing weekend and feel better. Gentle...
I am on Gabapentin at night to help with both pain and sleep and I have taken one pill during the day at times when I am in pain. It helps with the nerve part of the pain and the skin, but not with...
Chuck - You made me tear up. We all need wonderful people in our lives to support us!! Kimbly - I hope you have shown or read to your husband some of these responses. I have a wonderful boyfriend...
I do not not have much to add since our members have given you great advice as usual! Just want to lend my support to you. I love your comment about eating your former self; I have felt that way many...
I do not get actual Hives very often. I have only had those twice that I can remember, but I do get a raised rash quite often. I have been told that is from my Celiac though, not the Firbo. My skin...
My endometriosis symptoms started when I was 16. I had my first surgery at 19. I was able to have two babies and had a complete hysterectomy at 30. The doctor told my family she didn't know how I was...
Raining here in Illinois today and supposed to snow this weekend. I am sure feeling it already. Peaceful hugs to you all!...
Yes, I understand! I have occasionally ridden on the cart at the store when I was having a bad day and I get horrible looks from people. One person was talking very loudly to her son about leaving...
I take the following medicines and supplements: B-Complex 50 - For energy and memory function (contains folic acid as well) Buspirone 10 mg - For anxiety Etodolac 300 mg - For pain. I take this twice...
I use Immune Strength in a spray, which I believe is similar to Thieves. I also use Pain Ease, which is a blend of different oils to help reduce pain, in a roller ball to help with my tension...
We buy the low sodium olives at Walmart and they are yummy. I am interested in the serving size on this too. I have been following the thread and it seems very interesting :)...
Gentle hugs and prayers for you and your family Joy!...
I will have to look at that sometime when I have some extra time. Thanks for posting. I would rather be this way too, but I know my daughter and I can be a bit too sensitive at times :)...