I've never had problems with injections in the past, I had my first covid shot and I winced in pain. The nurse said oh it usually doesn't hurt. I've had fibromyalgia 13 years. Looking forward to 2nd...
I've been on Cymbalta 10 years. I tried generic and got the brain zaps. I have to get the brand name and spend a lot more for it. If I miss a dose of Cymbalta I get the brain zaps. I tried generic 4...
I bought expensive CBD. I have fibromyalgia and neuropathy for which I hope CBD helps, Maybe I missed past postings. Thank you for any information you have about it. We moved from Wisconsin to the...
Anyone use CBD oil? Barb...
What about weight gain? I can’t gain any more weight! I’m so excited I hope it turns out to be a life changer for everyone with fibro. Hallahan...
It's in AARP that Naltrexone has been approved by the FDA for fibromyalgia! Has anyone tried it? It's original use is to mitigate the effects of drugs in overdose. I'm hoping it doesn't cause...
I've been on 39 mg Cymbalta since 2008. When I was tried on 60 mg it was not good. I take a muscle relaxant Baclofen and between the two my fibromyalgia is tolerable. I am in the process of selling...
Sherrine: A word I read associated with fibromyalgia is biopsychosocial disease. If you break that down bio - biological psycho - mind social - So prolonged high stress to the body causes physical...
FATIGUE. Definitely the fatigue. Barb...
That does help Sherrine. There are lots of pools in the Villages. My beagle seems to love it. No icy yard to go out into late at night. She seems happier. Maybe they need sun too. When I worked I...
I'm from Wisconsin and retired. I spend winters trying to get warm and treat the aches and pains of fibro. We're living in a house in Florida for January and February that is my sister-in-laws and...
Has anyone purchased a weighted blanket for treatment of anxiety? Barb...
A friend with fibromyalgia had chemotherapy this past year for ovarian cancer. She had no fibromyalgia symptoms since the chemo. Her doctor told her the chemo put the fibromyalgia in remission....
As we age it's hard to wrap our minds around the fact that we are not the person we used to be. We could multi-task, remember things better, get around better etc. etc. I know how you feel. I would...
At night I get funny sensations in my feet and a burning sensation in my forefoot. Plus a zapping pain once in awhile. They feel hot and can't stand a cover on it so my feet poke out of the covers...
Most days I can get 2-3 errands done but today I am wiped out and I was wiped out yesterday. The weather is changing here in Wisconsin. I always have trouble when that happens. I am supposed to go to...
Even if there's a test for it that's not going to make us feel better. Just good for insurance cases. Barb...
Hi Sherrie: I recently had a steroid injection in my shoulder and it helped my shoulder tremendously but had no effect on my fibromyalgia. My fibromyalgia came on after a particularly stressful job...
Thanks Sherrie. The last thing we need is added pain. Makes sense about the CoQ10. Don't statins help ward off dementia. They have some good side effects. I'll let you know what he wants me to to....
I've been on low dose statin for years when my cholesterol started to go up and the doctor doubled the dose. I had unbelievable pain in my legs. I knew it wasn't the fibromyalgia. The doctor said...
I'm very interested in seeing how that goes for you. Barb...
Sherrine: There is an app for slow breathing. I find it helpful but tighten up so fast also. That's my theory of how we got fibromyalgia. Life circumstances can change your brain chemistry. All that...
Thank you all for your helpful responses. I just had my statin dosage doubled and I'm wondering if it's not a flare but muscle pain from the statin. THAT'S all I need. I'll email my doctor. This...
Had words with my daughter yesterday and sure enough today, a flare. We're told to keep stress at bay. But life is stressful. Even my teeth hurt. Everything hurts. I keep active and that helps a lot....
I get a sensation when I put my legs up at the end of the day. The only way I can explain it is that someone is tickling me with cotton candy up both legs for about 10 seconds, stops and starts...
I've been on Cymbalta 9 years, since I was diagnosed. I believe it really works because I forgot it when I took a trip and could hardly get out of bed I was so sore all over. Recently my...
I've had fibro for 9 years and am 73 years old but lately I sweat buckets at the slightest exertion! Getting dressed, doing dishes, walking dog. It is hot here but even in air conditioning it...
I know a woman who uses guaifenesin. She said she was diagnosed, the doctor recommended it and that's all she does. I don't think she has much trouble at all. People say "yeah I have it but I just...
Maybe she's busy. Barb...
I had an awful rash on my left foot that they couldn't figure out what it was from. It was painful and itchy. The derm told me to put Vaseline on it an wear a cotton sock over it when I went to bed....
I need something on top of my mattress and was wondering if anyone had suggestions. When I look online they are all just advertisements for the one THEY want you to buy. My back, hips, neck hurt of...
Unfortunately that's the nature of fibromyalgia. Good days and bad days. I walk with a friend and I have to sit every once in awhile but I only get in about 2,000 steps a day -- but I persist. I'm on...
Dundun: Have you tried the generic? It's much cheaper and my insurance is always trying to get me to switch. I tried FOUR times and the generic didn't work at all. My muscles were like boards in the...
I did try Curcumin. It made me so nauseated I stopped it. Barb...
Thanks Sherrine. It's really slow going in the morning. Going to Florida next month Looking forward to sunshine. Barb...
Does anyone know if there are before-you-get-out-of-bed exercises for fibromyalgia? I'm very sore and stiff when I get up. Thanks in advance. Barb...
I get the chills just before a flare. Always. It feels like the flu is coming and then I get the muscle aches and feel like a Mack truck hit me. Flares vary in length from 2 days to a week. I'm...
What works for one person may not work for another. It takes time to figure out what's best for you so please be patient. It's a matter of managing fibromyalgia and it can be done as you will see on...
I wasn't feeling well but went out anyway New Years Eve. The seats we had were the high ones. I am short and struggled to get in the chair and struggled to stay on it. This was not good for my body....
My little 13 month old granddaughter was here from San Francisco but there were 2 times when I had to lay down for an hour nap. I hated leaving her but I knew I'd feel so much better after a rest....
You are lucky to have all that available to you. Northwestern is a great hospital. I got fibro at age 64 and had to retire. I'm grateful I didn't have it while I was young but the aging process and...
I'm trying to get ready for Christmas. 9 people will be here for 5 days. My girls will help with the cooking. I'm trying to clean. I'd like to clean the fridge but all the bending is too painful. No...
I'm tired just thinking about all the things I need to do In the next week. Slowly and pace yourself fellow fibromyalgics. Get rest in between chores. Yikes it's very cold and getting colder. Very...
I did try it, it works nicely. In the dead of winter you need light therapy. I noticed a difference on days I didn't use it. I'll be using it again as winter is here. Helps with depression. Barb...
My 2 daughters and their 3 children, 1 son in law and son in laws brother are arriving for 5 day stay. I've asked the girls to take over some cooking. They are both really good cooks. I'll make...
Costochondritis ? I'm not sure that's part of the fibromyalgia spectrum of symptoms. It has to do with the rib cage inflammation. My doctor said people attribute a lot to fibro that isn't fibro. We...
Thank you for sharing that thread Sherrine. My one daughter doesn't believe in it. She thinks I might have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but that's it. She sees me as a hypochondriac. She's not supportive...
My pharmacist said curamin is a good anti-inflammatory, its been found to be as good as Celebrex. I read that it's available at Wal-Mart. I hope to get it tomorrow. Really achy-breaky especially now...
Looking into it! Where do you buy it? Barb...
I hope you have success in asking the neighbors to turn it down. Barb...