Debbie: the adrenaline thing is something I noticed when I got in a car accident when i was 21. I had no idea I had multiple deep lacerations until the adrenaline wore off and I saw blood gushing...
Thanks Angel, I'm sorry to hear about your fall.. that sounds painful, spinal cord injuries are no joke. So you developed fibro as an adult? Specifically what was your first sign that you had fibro.....
Ak Angel: Thanks for your reply. I hope you don't mind i have some questions for you. Are you disabled due to the Fibro or is it something else? It just makes me nervous to hear that because I am so...
I have been practicing deep breathing for years now and I think it is helpful just practicing it every morning, after a warm shower and/or any time you feel your heart start racing for whatever...
Hahahah! I'm getting pretty tired of Steven King as well! Wow, what a roller coaster you have been through as well. I also had a horrible car accident, got t-boned by a huge F150, the car i was in...
I am taking 25 mg of the maprotiline, not frequently prescribed bc its in the older category of anti-depressants. I started on it exactly a week ago. Just like most anti-depressants, they usually...
It is a lot to handle, nursing school is no walk in the park. But my life has been one big storm: hence why I love ur quote. But I learned to take everything one day at a time. I did start journaling...
It's interesting what you said about feeling as though the medication took away ALL your feelings and conscious. I am always super cautious when the doctor prescribes me meds, because of the horrible...
Hi MsLady, I completely understand where you are coming from. I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety since my teenage years and it's never easy in relationships. It has definitely taken it's...
Thanks Kimliz59, I don't have insurance yet, I graduate in April so i should have a job as an RN starting June or July hopefully. I have only been to the doctors offered at my university clinic. Both...
Hi all, A couple of years ago I was a runner. Unfortunately the pain was so bad that I had to stop. As amazing as it felt to run, when I would get up in the middle of the night to go to bathroom, I'd...
I am also not sure if what I have is fibromyalgia, but the more I learn about it, the more I believe it is. I have always had really bad menstrual symptoms, but for about 2 years the pain has...
Debbie: thank you so much for those kind words. It really means a lot to have people who will really listen even if you don't know me. Its hard enough not being able to talk to my friends and family...
Thanks Debbie, Its so helpful even just to hear that this is real and not in my head. I will have to do some research to try to find a doctor who can help. I noticed you also have issues with your...
I have been suffering from most of the symptoms of fibromyalgia, insomnia, IBS, EXTREME WIDESPREAD PAIN: stabbing, throbbing, intense, burning, cramp-like, knots etc, mood swings, anxiety, depression...