My muscles starting seizing up while I was in PT getting massages, etc. One time the therapist told me I sprained my ankle (I didnt do anything but get a massage at PT - It started hurting really bad...
I am a 39 year old and I have a fulltime professional career in HR management in a large manufacturing plant. Fibromyalgia does slow me down a lot but I think the fact that I have lived with a...
The Carpal Tunnel surgery in my wrist helped me a ton! It gave me instant relief, and, unfortunately some permanent damage because I waited too long to have the surgery. Fibromyalgia hit me about 5...
I too have both diseases. I have had Type 1 Diabetes for about 26 years. I have had surgery for carpal tunnel on my right hand, so I am in the exact same boat as you. I think that the neurapathy from...
Hi Txcwby, I am 39 and have Type 1 Diabetes for about 25 years. You have a right to be mad about the diagnosis and disease. I have learned through the years that you grieve a disease just like you...
I had extreme pain in my belly button area last year for quite awhile. I ignored it, chalking it up to a pulled muscle. I ended up in emergency surgery for a hernia. If the rip is big enough, your...
Physical therapy made me worse too. Like the previous post, they thought I had bursitis all over. The therapist did some sort of massage on my ankle and within a few hours it felt like it was...
You can apply for FMLA as this is a chronic condition. Under FMLA, your work cannot penalize you for being off work. You can get up to 12 weeks a year for a serious health condition. It can be taken...
Noise drives me crazy too. It never used to before Fibromyalgia. I used to love load music and now I can't take it. It grates on my nerves! My husband loves sports and so the TV is on in numerous...
I am freeezzzing all the time and it is embarrassing. I too take a long time to warm up. It seems as if I am easily "chilled to the bone". I have endometriosis as well. I have had endo surgeries. The...
I get burning feelings in my feet and hands, and sometimes in my hips. I am not sure what portion is due to fibromyalgia and/or 25+ years with type 1 diabetes (probably some neurapathy intensified...
Thank you all for your warm welcome and support. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone!...
Hi- I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 3 years ago, but the diagnosis took about 2 years, and several doctors/tests later. I also have Type 1 Diabetes (diagnosed about 25...