Fibromyalgia Knowledge Base
fibromyalgia? I have been sick for over a year now. I keep going to the doctor with no answers they keep treating the immediate problem and I am starting to think there is more of a major problem. Possibly Fibromyalgia. I have body ache, pain, disturbed sleep, exhaustion, stiffness when I wake up, tingling in my hands and legs. I know I need to see a Dr. I just want to know more about the disease and if there are any treatments to help it. Thanx Bunches!!!
Is there a corelation between fibromyalgia and the consuming of carbonated soft drinks? If I've got fibromyalgia (I think I do) I suspect my diet has something to do with it (prehaps other things too). If I do have fibromyalgia, carbonated soft drinks heads my list as a possible contributor to it and/or with cafeine as a runner up and/or equal to it? Is there a corelation with either or both if they are taken together in a can or bottle of soda pop? Thank you for any helpful input because it is getting painful. Ed
Are there any natural remedies for Fibromyalgia that really work? I have Fibromyalgia and have been on a roller coaster ride of prescription drugs. I'm sick of it. It's been a couple years, and I'm still not feeling any better. I still hurt like H**L, but I really am sick of being treated like a guinea pig!!! I'm ready to try some natural remedies. I take Elavil for the psychological aspects of the disorder. I don't want to be one of those people who says, "oh I feel fine" and then quits the meds, but I don't want to be reliant on any drugs.
What is the best shoe for fibromyalgia sufferers? I have fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis and my legs and feet burn from pain. I have tried many different shoes and they work for awhile and then stop. I would like some input from others on the most cushioned shoes both casual, sport and dress.
What is the best way to handle Fibromyalgia pain? I have severe fibromyalgia pain and the doctors and myself have tried several prescriptions and other methods to relieve it. I have some relief but it is not enough. I get terrible burning pain in my legs also. Does anyone know or have any ideas what prescriptions work best for Fibro pain or other methods?
How do you handle someone who has fibromyalgia and addicted to pills? I have no way of 100 % proving that she has overdosed in the past but I know she has. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1993 and its gone down hill from there. I feel that she is unstable and will take drastic measures. Is there a way to have her committed for her own good?
How do I get a good night sleep when dealing with Fibromyalgia? Does anyone have any sugestions on how to get a good night sleep when you have Fibromyalgia? I take my Ultram and Aleve before I go to bed. I fall asleep fairly easy but within a few hours I am awake and hurting. I have to get out of bed and move around and then I start all over again with trying to get some sleep. Some night all I get is 1 to 2 hours of sleep and it is taking it's toll on me.
What are some natural remedies for fibromyalgia symptoms? I am 23 years old and I have been diagnosed by a rheumatologist with fibromyalgia. The drugs he prescribed are helping, but I still have pain in all of my muscles. My other symptoms include muscle weakness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, dizziness, and IBS with constipation. The constipation is even worse with the meds.
Can Diet Coke cause fibromyalgia-caused backaches to get worse? My Mother has fibromyalgia very severely and she has lots of backaches caused by it. She drinks way too many diet cokes, and the more she drinks the more backaches she gets. Could diet cokes be causing her fibromyalgia-caused backaches to flare up? I need to know because her aches keep getting worse. Can you all help me?
How do u get people to understand fibromyalgia? I have fibromyalgia. I was wondering how I can get people to understand what it does to me. No one seems to understand how it makes me feel and some of the people don't even believe me that I am in pain. What do I do?
How soon will baclofen work after taking it for fibromyalgia? I've started taking Baclofen for suspected fibromyalgia. It makes me feel a little stoned, but hasn't helped the pain yet. Does it take a while to get into my system and are they're others out there who take this med. and is it successful for the treatment of fibro.
How can one with fibromyalgia build muscle strenghth? What is the best way to build muscle (core and upper body, especially) when one has fibromyalgia and suffers from 24 to 48 hours of severe spams and pain in the shoulders and neck whenever any lifting (with arms or of the upper torso against gravity) is done? I have a limited diet due to food allergies, and primarily rely heavily on fruits and veggies, and use chicken or eggs as animal protein. I need to build strenghth and endurance, but the effects of trying are severe.
What is your treatment for fibromyalgia? My doctor says he beleives that I have fibromyalgia. My mom has suffered from this for 20 years also so I guess it is hereditary. I am wondering what other people do for the pain and what they have tried out and what works best to help.
What is the best treatment for Fibromyalgia? I also have high blood pressure and thyroid trouble. my sysmptoms are leg pain and daytime sleepiness. I had a sleep study done and was told that I have the Fibromyalgia. I am on meds for depression , highblood pressure and thyroid. I already take the zanaflex and ultracet and voltarin. Along with klopin wellbutrin synthroid and topral xl and a baby asprin. What else can be done? What type of dr should I go to to have this treated? Any help would be great.
What is the best cure for fibromyalgia? I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have around the clock headaches, extremely low energy, sore spots on my body, aching joints and muscles, neck pain, back pain, I have a hard time concentrating or focusing, have anxiety, and stay worried and stressed all of the time and I can't help it. These are all symptoms of fibromyalgia and everything I have tried hasn't worked. I have 4 children who need more of me than what they are getting due to my physical condition. What is the best cure for this?
How do I start my pathology paper on Fibromyalgia I'm currently in school for massage therapy, and one of our final assignments is to write a pathology paper. I choose to write mine on Fibromyalgia...I guess my question is what should the intro be about, body, body, body paragraphs, and then the conclusion... I was thinking that the intro should be a introduction/definition of the disease, and then the three body paragraphs would be about what?? Obviously one of the paragraphs should be how massage therapy can help Fibromyalgia... Can someone please help me with a outline for my paper?!!? Thanks :)
I think i might have chronic faitgue syndrome or fibromyalgia. how can i tell the difference? I have been sick since late october early november. So far, the doctors have not been able to diagnose anything and have basically been putting me on random medications just to relieve the symptoms. I have missed 28 days of school since I first began getting sick and I can only miss two more before the end of school. I'm only fifteen. Symptoms I have: Fatigue (sleeping thirteen hours +) i have real trouble making it through a school day without falling asleep) exhaustion pain in my knees, ankles, and weirdly my elbows. headaches congestion ive had a fever a couple times.. ive been really nauseous occasionally and ende up having to go to the ER because of it. Does anyone who has CFS or Fibromyalgia identify with these symptoms or know of any other possible causes? p.s. All blood tests have come up normal, and I dont have rashes or bruising on my body.
Where can I get free fibromyalgia recipes? Money is more important than honesty. Look at all of the sites for free health recipes and they do say "free" and they do lie. GGGGGGrrrrrrrrrrr. Ok, it is that way with most searchs. So, do you know where I can get free fibromyalgia recipes?
Anyone ever run a low temp with fibromyalgia? Newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and basically wondering what other bizarre symptoms people with fibro have experienced. I run a low temp, only in the evenings, but not everyday. Anyone else? Any other weird things I have to look forward to?
Does any out there have fibromyalgia and and have troble getting pain meds? Does anyone out there have fibromyalgia? I moved from one state where my doctor gave me my pain meds every month,I moved to illinois and can't find any doctor to help ,What is up with Illinois Doctors?I've been to six alredy and they all say the same thing "we don't fill presriptions for vicodin" And I have my records I have been them for three years.Does anyone else have this problem?
What is a good diet and exercise to do with fibromyalgia? I have gained weight with fibromyalgia. It hurts to do anything... even walk for long periods. But I am sick of being fat. And no matter how healthy and little I eat, I cannot lose weight and just keep gaining. Any ideas on what I can do?
What else can I do to help calm my Fibromyalgia flare ups? I am 19 and I am already taking Lortab, Topamax, Flexeril, and Savella. I started swimming at my gym with a personal trainer that has her masters in sports medicine. I have had 16 surgeries and am scheduled for my 17th next week. Please if you have Fibromyalgia or are a doctor and know other things I could be trying I am willing to give anything a shot!!!
How can I cure my fibromyalgia pain? I am writing this with great sorrow and weaping eayes, more that 18 years suffering with neck and shoulder pain. Everyday it continues. Consulted with many doctors, reported that its because of fibromyalgia. Prescribed me cipralex 10 mg and advised me to take 1 perday. 75% cured but not completely. Its very distrubing disease really. I want to become normal. How can I? Is there any solution for the same? Please help me.
Is fibromyalgia and cronic fatigue sydrome alike or seperate? Are the symptoms of fibromyalgia and cronic fatigue syndrome alike? Sorry nutter2b my brain went blank for a few when I asked what it is{cfs} ... I have the symptoms of fibromyalgia and was prescribed lyrica but I am not happy with the side effects of it. I have alot of tiredness, some day's not being able to move much at all. Are there other tests for CFS?
Fibromyalgia? If you have fibromyalgia where do you feel pain? Can anxiety/depression cause fibromyalgia, or is it more likely that fibromyalgia may cause anxiety/depression?
FiBroMyalGia? How do you manage a life with this "syndrome"? I mean with the pain/dizziness/nausea/meds, how do you have a life? Work? School? Play? This is every day. It doesn't go away or even ease up enough to do anything but lay in bed. Any suggestions? Just a month into it and am wondering how to live with it! NOT suicidal but seriously don't know how I'm supposed to have any kind of productive life...
What are some tips for Fibromyalgia sufferers? My Mom suffers from Fibromyalgia and is frequently tired, weak and in pain everyday. She also has trouble with digesting food and often feels discomfort and bloating. Does her food issues have anything to do with her Fibromyalgia? If so/not, what are some tips she could use to ease her pain and boost her energy?
fibromyalgia? does anyone know anything about fibromyalgia? I have episodes of where I get a brain fog, anxiety, dizziness, and I have pain at different parts of my body(neck, shoulders, small of my back etc.) I also experience headache at different times. Then It just goes away and I feel great for a period of time and it comes back. My doctor has done a full blood workup on me and everything is fine but I do not feel fine what is going on? Thanks in advance! xoxoo
Fibromyalgia? I'm 18 and I think I have fibromyalgia. I've suffered pains in my back, neck, ankles, legs, chest and hips since I was 11. I've had twitching and pains for no reason. These are my other symptoms fatigue, pain with change of weather, skin tingling, muscle spasms, insomnia, stiffness, numbness in feet and hands, weakness, swelling in ankles, burning muscles, low b12, brain fog, stress, migraines, impaired memory, gluten sensitivity, depression, PTSD, dizziness, vision problems, teeth grinding, PMS and more. I've been in 3 serious motor vehicle accidents. I have pain all over my body, on both sides and top and bottom. I live in New Zealand. I'm just wondering what my next step should be. Should I speak to my physiotherapist about this? Does it sound like fibromyalgia? Any help appreciated. =] Thanks.
Fibromyalgia? I'm 18 years old and have had a lot of pain over the past couple of years. I was put on an antidepressant for stress and muscle relaxers to take at night. When I went to college I started having panic attacks and was put on Paxil and xanax, they made me feel weird so I went back to the other stuff. My parents don't believe in fibromyalgia, so I can't talk to them about it or they will say im just being dramatic. I went to the doctor to get my prescriptions refilled and on the refill sheet it said "Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia" but he didn't tell me that I had that. So I am diagnosed with it, but he isn't going to tell me how to make it easier for me? or any treatments I should try? I just don't understand..
fibromyalgia? I have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I am too young for the medicine. I am on another type of medicine but it is not helping much. What would help me deal with this better?
fibromyalgia??? I'm a freak, super freak, I'm super freaky!! I have been suffering terribly from this uncurable disease. Paid doctors lots of money to tell me nothing is wrong. I cant push myself to make it through a 40 hour work week anymore. My body hurts sooo bad, my headaches, and I am exhausted after a short time. I have tried antidepressants, and have been using vicodin for pain. I am desparate for help. No one understands what I am going through, I look like a fool. Has anyone been where I am and has anyone found relief?
Fibromyalgia?? I know I make many of these boards, but I am getting many recommendations. how to help ease pain....
Fibromyalgia? Does anyone know of good organizations that are working towards research and coping? What about research that is being done? What are your FM stories? No whiners please...I was diagnosed with FM 3 years ago, and I can't seem to find any activism going on towards finding relief/cures for this illness...every support group ends up being a bunch of people who can't stop complaining. I suffer from this debilitating illness just as much as the next person, but don't want to complain...I want to hear about success stories, treatments, people doing something to advance public education and get more research performed....this illness has progressed quietly long enough and it is time to get it out there in the public eye, like AIDS, MS, cancer...even asthma and arthritis have more public education and understanding. Anyone feel the same?
Fibromyalgia? I'm a 27 year old girl who got married 3 years ago and the stress began. HUGE stresses. Got married, bad inlaw problems, pregnant right off the bat, mom had heart surgery and neck surgery, etc. I thought that mentally I handled it okay. I've always had anxiety but I seemed to get through it okay. I started having ovarian pain which led me on an ENDLESS search to find out what it was. Diagosis: "Probably adhesions". Then I had a swollen inguinal lymph node that was painful at first, well I worried so much about it and touched it so much that I had to have it removed for biopsy. Biopsy was normal, thank GOD. Now I'm having neck pain, the way I would describe it is not in my bones but in my muscles or nerves. My boobs feel sensitive. My ribcage is easily irritated. I always feel like I have something weird underneath my arms or something. Now, I'm an emotional mess. I've had a ultrasounds/catscans, bloodtests for ovarian and bowel cancer, CBC w/diff, now it's my neck that's bothering me. I've become depressed, I've never been this way before. I'm overly anxious and overly concentrated on my body. I'm very "aware" of all of the sensations on my body. I'm tired all of the time. I don't sleep well, hence Ambien, Tylenol PM, I've tried it all. I'm going to a chiropractor now for my neck to see if they can help me. I'm throwing money down the money pit...and have been for 3 years. I'm feeling like either I'm a hypochondriac and imagining all of this or maybe I have fibro. I recently have been reading about it and some of it makes sense, I'm pretty young though? They have tried me on Flexeril for my neck which didn't help. Xrays showed nothing. I guess I will seek out an MRI. The weird sensations in my boobs, around my ribcage, and arm pits, in addition to my neck, and chronic pelvic pain....make me think maybe it's fibro. I can't remember a day that I felt GOOD and energetic. I'm not obese, I only weigh 118lbs and I'm 5'6". I just started Cymbalta. ow come taking a xanax makes these pains and weird sensations go away. I currently don't have any and I am not using any but how come it makes it go away....but do not mistake....these pains ARE REAL and NOT IN MY HEAD. I SWEAR. Now, because I've had "so many things" hurt or go wrong with me, I feel like my family doesn't take me seriously and I feel embarrassed. What do you think? Care to share your stories of Fibro? Just to soothe my little soul for a while? Anything would help right now, I'm just so frustrated. :(....and scared. :(
Can a neck/shoulder injury be the cause or contribute to fibromyalgia? I injured my neck and shoulder a little over six years ago. After 4 surgeries and dozens of different procedures, I'm in more pain than ever. I saw a new doctor yesterday and after checking me he says he is almost certain I have fibromyalgia. Can this be a direct cause of my injuries?
What is the best support forum online for fibromyalgia? I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia earlier this week, and I am trying to learn everything I can about it so I can learn to manage it and feel better. I have tried google, and it's of no help. If anybody out there has this disease and knows of some good websites and a really good support forum, please answer my question. Thanks!
What is a good work out for people with fibromyalgia? I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am sixteen years old, and was a competitive cheerleader for the past five years or so. I am barely doing any kind of excercise because now I can't even go for a jog. The only thing that I have found so far that doesn't hurt is a ten minute walk, but after too long I get dizzy and have to stop. However, I don't want to be out of shape and would like to keep my muscles strong and healthy. Any ideas?
How much do you know about Fibromyalgia? I ask because tomorrow (Friday, March 12th) is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the USA. Purple is the color to wear if you wish to participate! I've got a mild case, while my fiancee's fibromyalgia is severe. Fibro sucks.
Does anyone know any good exercises to lose weight with fibromyalgia? I have had fibromyalgia my whole life, which has gotten worse since the birth of my son almost 3 years ago. I have tried exercising, but if I do too much, I get really sick. I was wondering if there are any other fibromyalgia sufferers out there that have had success with particular exercises and diets. Thank you very much!
FIBROMYALGIA???!!!???!!!???!!!???!!!???!!!???!!!? My grandmother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, about a year ago its a terrible disease, that destroys whoever has it and their loved ones lives. I wish everyone luck with this disease it sucks! My Question is... Because my Grandma has it Does it make my parents/sisters/ and my self more likely to get it as well???
help! How can i find relief for fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis? I am a 23 yr. old female and have been living with fibromyalgia and rheum. arthritis for about 2 1/2 years. It all happened after the birth of my daughter. These conditions affect my every day life so negatively that i have trouble performing the easiest tasks. I'm on multiple medicines for these conditions, but nothing eases my pain. I'm on pain relievers as well, but the barely even take the edge off. anyone else dealing with this? What should i do? pain management doc?
What is the connection between Fibromyalgia and physical trauma from an accident? Having been in a car accident I have been diagnosed now with Fibromyalgia (and other things were suggested) having lost partial sensations to skin,loss of one legs reflexes,muscles tone to calves of legs,back pain,subject to falls,pins and needles w/sharp pains occasionally to feet and hands.I had originally been diagnosed as having whiplash and soft tissue damage to front right hip,This other group of symptoms showed up after a couple of years.I now use a cane,and the connection is being dismissed.Is there one?