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Avatar f tn Does anyone with FMS-fibromyalgia use a topical solution medication that really helps with pain in joints, arms and legs? My Doc prescribed Pennsaid which seems to help some, but is not consistently effective.
Avatar f tn what is fibromyalgia? i am curious. My mother n law suffers from it and i am just curious what it is.
Avatar m tn m 42, bipolar and have fibromyalgia with it. plus many other stressors i wont go into listing...... I have no motivation, either..... at least now we know we are not alone....... prayers of love & light.....
4861077 tn?1360156139 I have now seen the rheumatologist and have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia can any advise me as to what help I can get as some days these pains can be life limiting am finding it hard to even peel potatoes need advice thanks
Monster Many patients with fibromyalgia feel that their joints are swollen, although there is no visible inflammation of the joints (arthritis). ### FIBROMYALGIA TESTS — There are no specific laboratory or imaging tests used to diagnose fibromyalgia. Thus, the diagnosis is typically based upon a thorough patient history, a complete physical examination, and blood tests, which are used to exclude conditions with similar symptoms.
Avatar f tn i have fibromyalgia amongst other complaints.fro about 2 years i have had a swollen abdomen-lumpy and tender which progressed to sore and protruding ribs.have had ct and mri scans which gave no clues.doctors seem to ignore symptons,now i have a feeling of tightness around my ribs and am sore all around them.it feels like ribs are digging in me.
Avatar m tn I have been told for 3 years I have Fibromyalgia along with osteoarthritis in many areas; osteoporosis (I have lost 2 and l/2 inches in 3 years; fracture mode; every medicine I had been put on has been problems and I have been taken off all for Fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Now, my right eye is getting fuzzy, not every day, but more days all the time. My doctor has said although I need back surgery, be careful doing that because it will possibly make your fibromyalgia worse.
6063300 tn?1430430571 I wish there was a way to get the word out about educated places like this site and to those ppl looking for real support and not a hook up. I have started to form a support team from forum questions, to pvt messages, and then by texting with people I met all on here. This is the greatest place and we are here for you. Sorry I can't answer your question, I don't know the answer.
Avatar n tn Honey, i feel for ya , i too have been through the same things for years and my own husband has turned against me. Nobody believes you or has no clue how much pain you are in daily!!!!!!!!!!! I too get so mad at the world. One time my new nuro doctor said so your primary doctors wrote down you were depressed, i said yesyou would be too if you wasin pain all the time!!!!
Avatar n tn lupus, CREST, Sjogrens) as well as some pretty serious secondary disorders (neuropathy, heart problems) and was wondering if anyone out there has multiple autoimmune as well and if a support group would be beneficial? I have shied away from going to support groups for various reasons but am beginning to think now maybe one would be helpful. Thoughts? I feel like I am losing ground daily not only physically but also emotionally.
672839 tn?1305792947 To me, there are two types of groups, 1) Support and 2) Self Help. Support Groups are places to go and feel safe. Lead by others with medical conditions like ours, opinions are shared by all, and comfort is widely given while tears flow. The discussions are personal and individualized making this the place to be when your chin is on the ground. Self-Help groups relieve a different pain. In this setting professionals teach you the steps necessary to better yourself and your position.
Avatar n tn i have had fibromyalgia for 4 years, now i have just been diagnosed with copd. I dont no how i will cope. can anyone advise me what to do?
Avatar f tn I'm new here and I haven't had a fibromyalgia diagnosis, but I have had muscle twitching all over (mostly in my legs) and that has died down quite a bit, but I've have tired muscles and I have been so tired. I get tender spots that hurt for no reason to the touch. This past Saturday I went dancing and almost didn't make it through the first song, my legs started to hurt so bad. I woke up the next morning and it felt like someone had beat my legs with a baseball bat.
Avatar n tn Doctors really don't know the correlation between auto immune disorders and fibromyalgia, but it's quite common for fibro sufferers to also have auto immune disorders such as lupus. Once they can really pinpoint the "cause" of fibro, they may also be able to tell what this correlation is.
736040 tn?1257436457 The pain radiates through my whole hand and up my arm. This is the second time this has happened. I also have Hashimotos, Hypothryroidism and Fibromyalgia.
Avatar f tn Hello everybody , im fighting fibromyalgia, im not completly cured ,but I fell MUCH MUCH better, and the best part im not taking any kind of medicines.
Avatar f tn I have been accused of a crime I did not commit and now my local paper has picked up the story to further add to my anxiety and embarrassment. A lot of people do not understand Fibromyalgia and or believe that it is real. I wanted to reach out to the Fibro community and see what kind of help i can get. I would like to picket my pension fund CalPERS as well as the Sacramento Bee for writing a slanderous and one sided article.
Avatar f tn Iam a mother with 2 young children and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago. Since then I have been suffering with extreme pain that never lets up. I am curious if anyone else has ideas on which medicines work better for pain. I also suffer from depression and anxiety issues. I also have difficulty sleeping, I feel so alone, because neither my family or friends understand my problems. They think I do not really have medical problems. I appreciate if anyone replies!
643973 tn?1223696646 Absolutely, Maureen, I am around here quite often, and I know how you feel. I am married, but my husband is not the talkative type, so I will be glad to chat with you anytime. Where is your arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my knees, a little in my hands, and fibromyalgia. I hate it, and it's ruining my life. I don't seem to be getting much help from the doctors either.
Avatar f tn I am also interested in forming a support group for fibromyalgia, if you are anyone are interesed please let me know. I was diagnosed 2 yrs. ago.
Avatar f tn He sent me to a rheumatologist because he believes it is fibromyalgia. The rheumatologist is adamantly against diagnosing pts w/fibro. Went back to neur. because the headaches are so intense I am now on a medical leave. He ordered a spinal tap to rule out ms and lymes. I am now awaiting the results. Can people with MS have lesions in the frontal lobe.? Oh, I have also learned that I have a herniated disc in my neck/does that go with MS? If spinal tap comes back normal, what do I pursue??
Avatar m tn maybe more doctors will understand and support fibromyalgia sufferers!!! Alot think you are faking pain, taking up their precious time or a pill seeker..I know how frustrating it was for me before I found my doctor who understands fibro...my heart goes out to people who have fibro not diagnosed correctly and in severe pain continously...is is too soon to hope time will change and fibromyalgia suffers will get the medical treatment they need....good post. thanks for sharing it...
356518 tn?1322263642 I just wanted to remind everyone here about our pain management community. Fibromyalgia is very painful and our community would be really great for you. Please stop by and see for yourself, we have some wonderful members and there are many that do have fibromyalgia so they can offer support, advice and knowledge that will help you. We would love to have you as part of our community.
463897 tn?1468013750 s ongoing dedication, commitment, hard work and support, we look forward to seeing continued success on the Fibromyalgia /CFS Community. Congratulations!