Wow, You guys are really nice. I have spent the week getting yelled at so its nice to "hear" some kind words. I wrecked the family car on Friday. My husband is very angry with me about it. He has...
Hi everyone, My name is Stephanie and I am new to this forum. I have been posting on the fibromyalgia forum but I usually only lurk in here. I am 26 years old, married with 3 children and recently...
Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here. I am generally on the fibro board, but now I get to add migraines to the mix *yay*. Ok so here it goes. I have had this headache for about 5 weeks...
Thank you Uppity for your response. Sorry if I offended by suggesting that you guys have time periods where you felt normal. I haven't really had any remission. I have days that are better then...
Hi everyone, I posted here over a year ago when I was in DX limbo. I thought that it had been solved. After a ton of tests including a 5 hour long MRI by my neurologist, I was referred to a...
Went to my rheumy again today. She says she really doesn't not think it is Lupus because I a missing a few of the "key" symptoms. She did send me to the neurologist though because she suspects MS. So...
Hi everyone, I am visiting from the fibro board and have some strange symptoms that are not explained by fibro if my research is correct. Another member who frequents the fibro board suggested I post...
No more vomiting. Just feel really sick and having stomach cramps. Probably just a bug that is aggravated by the fact that my stomach is in a delicate shape to begin with (been having problems...
Called my rheumy and they told me not to worry about it because my blood tests came back normal so really nothing is seriously wrong again............I must have that awful bleeding stomach flu that...
Thanks so much, for your advice. I am trying not to seem like a nutcase hypocondriac so I usually hesitate to call my dr when new things come up. I will call them as soon as their office opens up....
Hi everyone. This might be gross to some, but I am concerned. I possibly having Lupus, we are waiting on blood test results. I have been having a really difficult time with my stomache the last 2...
Hi, I am out of FMLA time for the year. No release from work is available believe me I have tried. I am trying not to call my rheumy and can't really afford meds right now anyway so I am living...
Thanks for the replies. I didn't mention it to my dr because I really didn't consider that stuff symptoms. I always just though it was weird but never gave it a second though. My rheumy is awesome. I...
I know you guys gets posts like these all the time but I was urged to ask questions so here we go. I was dx with fibro about 2 days ago and my rheumy is running blood tests for lupus and other...
Thanks for the response. We know it's not neuropathy because I had a nerve conduction test (oh so fun). Tried neurontin for 3 months with absolutely no change. I am seeing a rheumatologist for the...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if any of you guys with RA experience numbness or "tingly pins and needles" sensations, I get these primarily in my legs feet and hands. We are working to figure out what...
Oh I am taking the migraine thing seriously. All I want is for the symptoms to go away and if they think it migraines, obviously they know more then me and I will stick with that until they decided...
So if I have numbness and pain in my legs as well as confusion at times and speech problems (just to name a few of the interestings symtoms) those are caused by migraines? I don't even remeber...
I have bipolar disorder and was diagnosed with complicated migraines today by my neuro even though I have no idea what they are. I am searching the internet for information right now. Just thought...
So the doctor says it's complicated migraines and has decided to rule out multiple sclerosis beacuse of the normal MRI I had. He has perscribed neurontin and says that should take care of the...
Wow that is something to consider. The thing that worries me the most right now is the amount of work I am missing because of all of it. I have started paperwork foir FMLA in an effort to keep my job...
That is some great advice. I'm glad I came on here before going to the doctor. Now I am going to make a list of symtoms so that I do not get off topic when talking to the doctor. Thank you so much....
I just read this and I seem pretty whiny. Sorry about that. I went off on a little tangent. I wasn't really looking to vent I just haven't been able to talk about it yet. My husband gets kind of...
Hi everyone. This is my first time posting here. I have not been DX yet. I started having strange symptoms about two months ago. I first noticed my left hand was losing sensation. The best way I can...