Fibromyalgia: Teen
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Fibromyalgia
Asked by A. from Dallas
on July 17, 2006
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I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and am searching for others who have the same diagnoses,, especially if you have found something that works for you. I am sick...
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- Craig Jacobs - he is a chiropractor/acupuncturist in Plano. I know he has worked on patients with fibro. as well as other disorders that are similar with good success ...
- My mom suffers from this and is getting acupuncture from Dr. Craig Jacobs in Plano. She raves about him! ###-###-####
- Here's an interesting theory for you to consider: http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/fibromyalgia.cfm This doctor (Ritchie Shoemaker) believes that it's n...
Any Suggestions for Childhood Fibromyalgia?
Asked by R.D. from Bakersfield
on January 23, 2009
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My 16-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. (among other things like hyperactive nerves and overly flexible joints). She was told about 3 weeks ago. ...
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- Find out which pharmaceutical company produces the drug. Go onto their website and there might be a program which offers free or reduced cost meds. I think they bene...
- hi I am an adult with fibro, diagnosed with various stuff in early adulthood, that would now be called fibro. I am not on medication, and my pain is managab...
- Hi R., I am a wellness consultant and have been one for 25 years. In China and Japan they diagnose this illness as magnetic deficiancy. I have helped many ...
10 Year Old Son Likes to Sleep with Me
Asked by S.W. from Cincinnati
on May 3, 2009
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Hi. I have had a room separate from my husband for 15 months. This is because I NEED a fan directly on me and he won't let me have a fan on in his room. Also, he sn...
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- Wow - I'm so glad that there are other people like me that have separate bedrooms from their husbands. All my friends think I'm nuts because I make my husband sleep i...
- I agree with Becky. So what. What exactly is your husband upset about? Does he think it's inappropriate or just that your son is "old enough to sleep on his own"? ...
- I'm sorry, but I believe that a 10 year old son shouldn't sleep with his mommy! he's WAY old enough to be sleeping in his own room and to understand that he needs to b...
Do Changes in Weather Affect Your Health?
Asked by J.S. from Hartford
on November 22, 2011
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Do changes in the weather affect how you feel?
Do you get headaches when it rains or snows?
Do you have migraine disorder?
If yes to any of these, do you have a ...
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- It absolutely does affect the way I feel. I have osteoathritis in my knees, feet, back and hands. Whenever is gets cold, I hurt more than normal. It really sucks.
- Yes - I can tell when a front is coming through before the weatherman. I'll start getting a killer migraine. I take topamax and amitriptiline daily for prevention ...
- Yes. I had a back fusion in 2010. I can always tell now when the weather is going to change. The weather people should call me!
Why Do People Judge Other Peoples Pain?
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on July 28, 2011
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I am a fibromyalgia sufferer and I'm setting my cause back by even saying it out loud. I'm trying to believe for Biblical healing. I am a lot better. But it's not g...
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- There are million reasons why and it's our human nature to defend ourselves. I had a miserable time breastfeeding. I have a condition that affects 1% of breastfeedin...
- My best friends has this disease and I see what it does to her. My other friends has MS and is in constant pain. I marvel at both of these ladies will to have a "no...
- Just from what you wrote it doesn't sound like Dad is irritated with you. He may have made a grunt ot whatever, but it's also possible that he was irritated with the ...
Energy and Weight loss.....ugh....
Asked by S.M. from Lansing
on February 1, 2012
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Hello mammas!!
So, I have struggled for YEARS with fatigue and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by bloodwork, and raynauds. I am so so tired all the time and now I am ...
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- I've struggled with weight issues and fatigue same as you. I do find that the moment I sit down or get home I'd done also what I each for lucnh has such a big impact ...
- S.: Have your blood drawn again and your thyroid, hormones, iron and potassium levels checked. If you are taking medication for your Fibromyalgia - some of it can d...
- I don't know anything about fibromyalgia, but maybe you should ask your doctor for advice since you're still so tired. For weight loss, controlling your diet and exer...
Teenage Sleep Problems
Asked by S.P. from Hartford
on March 27, 2008
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My 16 year old son is always tired and has a major problem getting up in the morning. He ways he doesn't fall asleep until early morning, so when it's time to get up ...
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- I have this problem with my 16 year old as well. He goes to bed by 10:30 and doesn't fall asleep until 11 or 11:30 and has to get up by 6. He takes an herbal supplem...
- Hi S., We had the same problem with our son. It was so bad his teachers in his first classes said they hadn't seen anyone so tired in the morning and it was affecting...
- I had the same problem with myself. I've been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mono... Fibromyalgia - all things that that have sleep problems! I now use...
39 Month Old Says He Wants a Different Mom
Asked by B.S. from Houston
on January 31, 2011
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Can someone please tell me if this is normal? Today after picking up my son from his Mother's Day Out program he was quietly sitting in his car seat and I asked him wh...
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- I really don't agree with punishing your son over this. I think calling your husband and telling him what he said, is equivalent with tattling in a child's mind. I rea...
- B., the real reason why you are crying is because you have a physical ailment that prevents you from doing what you would really like to be able to do with your son. ...
- I would say punishment would probably not be appropriate for this type of situation. He is just expressing his feelings. But I would let him know how much your feeling...
Mom of a Teen Avoiding School
Asked by C.B. from Cedar Rapids
on March 31, 2008
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My 14 year old daughter seems to be avoiding school. She is frequently sick. Sometimes it is for real, but often times it is not. Other days she admits she just doesnt...
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- She sounds much like I was when I was young. From the age of 10 I remember feeling very alone, misunderstood and didn't care much about anything. I found out in my a...
- C., With all due respect, she may be emulating you. You say you are disabled due to "fibromyalgia". It is possible that she sees you as unable and she is learning ...
- My daughter who is 13, had gone through the same thing. She told me that she didn't feel good most days. When I finally got tired of hearing that, I started making her...
Teeenagers Not Wanting to Wake up in the AM!
Asked by K.S. from Phoenix
on November 18, 2008
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I find myself in a singularly frustrating situation. I have three teenagers. 18 and 14 yo boys, and a 16 yo girl. Due to having a disability (fibromyalgia), my husban...
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- Hi K. First of all good luck =( It sounds horrible. I wanted to share something I "heard" sometime. I say heard because I don't remember what article it was from...an...
- I totally agree with the Debbie! If they have an alarm THEY should be responsible for setting it and getting up. If they don't then they are late for wherever they ne...
- Hi there- No wonder you are exhausted- it's so hard when people choose not to be responsible and you feel the need to jump in and save them. I do agree with the ot...
