Fibromyalgia: Toddler
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Fibromyalgia
Asked by P.E. from Salt Lake City
on March 28, 2008
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Any one have fibromyalgia?
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- Hi P., I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago after being in a serious car accident. One of my doctors described it to me as chronic fatigue syndrome with pai...
- Hi P., Yes, I have fibromyalgia, I am 44 years-old, 5 children, daughters 28, 21, and 12, sons 27 & 18. I also have 5 grandchildren, boys 11, 5, 2, 4 months, grandd...
- Hi P., My mom has suffered from fibro for years before it was clinically diagnosed. She has been through it all so here is what I've learned throughout the years: ...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by D.M. from Tampa
on January 27, 2008
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I am a mom with fibromyalgia. I take tramadol for the constant pain. My husband also took this medication - he had a grand mal seizure (he has no history of seizure ...
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- Hi D., Please take a look at http://www.luminahealth.com/images/Fibromyalgia%20Study%20-%20CELLFOOD.pdf which is a study done regarding the use of Cellfood for fibr...
- I also took Tramadol for pain and had a very bad reaction to the medication. I did not have a seizure however my sister did have a grand mal seizure while taking Trama...
- Ask your doctor about Lyrica. In my office, the patients that are diagnosed with fibromyalgia are using this medication I have yet to hear any complaints
Fibromyalgia??
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on October 13, 2008
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I started to see a rheumatologist last year about swollen joints, tender points, etc...She did a lot of tests and ruled out RA, lupus,etc. She does believe some of it...
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- I like Mary's advice. Lots of good info there. My thyroid was low but boder line and finally a doctor suggested meds for it and I felt a thousand times better after ...
- My ex MIL suffers from Chronic pain, fatigue due to fibromyalgia. She has been going through this for many years. I don't think there is a cure but there are things th...
- I also had trouble with that after my son was born. After tons of tests and doctors, I finally went to the fibro and fatigue clinic, and they saved my sanity. Turns ...
Fibromyalgia?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on January 4, 2011
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If I frequently have body aches (like almost daily) but they go away when I take an OTC pain drug like Excedrin, is that Fibromyalgia? Or a warning sign I'm going to ...
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- Are you addicted to Excedrin? Pain killers do that to us. Even when the real pain healed up, if we are addicted we will get phantom pain due to withdrawal. One thin...
- I get achy all over when I eat processed foods. This started happening in my late 20s and gradually got worse till I figured it out. Maybe something you are eating?
- My Fibromyalgia shows itself by pressure points being tender. The ones on my shoulders, the back of my shoulders, between the shoulder blades, on the back of my hips (...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by K.G. from Tampa
on May 12, 2008
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I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and was wondering if there are any other moms in the group that also have it. How do you cope on the "bad days"? Is th...
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- Have you tried any natural cures and or doctors? They can sometimes help when conventional medicine cannot.
- Practice yoga! Drink lots of water and eat lots of fresh fuits and veggies, too, but the exercise will help the most, and yoga is a good practice for the body as wel...
- hi K. i have recently have a post about a medical condition that i have and that have not yet been diagnosed by any doctor and several people answered me and told me ...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by A.H. from Fayetteville
on July 22, 2009
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I am a 28 year old mother of a beautiful 2 year old daughter. Ever since her brith I have had many health problems from arm and leg numbness to migrains to fertility i...
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- Hi A. I'm starting with a new medication called SAVELLA I just stared taking it and it works for me, But this is my second medication I also take TRAMADOL also cal...
- I am sorry you have so much pain at such a young age. It must be especially difficult with all your responsibilities of parenthood. I just want to give you some en...
- I went to a seminar last week where a former Miss America had the same problems. She went to all whole foods and all natural and organic body products. Check out the...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on November 26, 2011
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Hello!
I am seeking advice on behalf of my mom. She has been suffering from Fibromyalgia for10+ years. I know that this disorder is mysterious and affects people ...
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- fibro is one of my many things. Older tricyclic anti depressants are often used to help fibro patients sleep. Like Pamelor and Elavil. Has she also tried lunesta or am...
- Better that she can stay on a medication that helps with her pain than to stop taking it, so I would suggest Melatonin to see if it helps with her sleep, and to talk t...
- I have a co-worker with fibromyalgia. She recently got a shot that basically puts her into menopause. It has helped her symptoms tremendously. She said she hasn't f...
Fibromyalgia Mom
Asked by B.S. from Houston
on February 8, 2010
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I just wanted to see if there were any other moms with fibromyalgia. I have a 2 year old son and would like to meet some moms facing the same issues we have.
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- I have it and have two toddlers and two teenagers. Do you have a certain area that you would like to discuss? Just email me and maybe we can hash something out. K.
- Hi B.. My neighbor has fibromyalgia and I shared a product called OPC3 with him. He says it helps him a great deal. OPC3 fights free radicals. The first thing your...
- I'm sorry, I don't, but whenever I hear about someone having fibromyalgia, I always feel like I have to say something. My friend was only 30 when she was diagnosed wi...
MIL With Fibromyalgia.
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on February 9, 2011
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Hello ladies,
My MIL was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years ago. She still works, but it is really hard for her. She doesn't sleep well, has chronic fatigue...
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- You might research gluten intolerance and fibromyalgia. I suffered for 10 years with what was termed chronic fatigue only to finally learn it was the gluten. Once I ...
- Hi, S., I have had Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrom since I was about 23 and was diagnosed properly at 25. My symptoms waxed and waned for years. I would h...
- I use ice to minimize pain, do stuff in cool pools not hot tubs, use Tylenol for pain, and sometimes just sit and hurt. She can take Styrofoam cups and fill about 3...
What Cures Your Fibromyalgia?
Asked by S.H. from Hartford
on October 19, 2010
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We just discovered that my husband suffers from Fibromyalgia. He has had it for years, but has never really complained about it because he just assumed it was a byprod...
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- I have a close friend who suffers from fibromyalgia, and she credits acupuncture with giving her her life back.
- I sympathize with your husband, being diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 19, 15 years ago. While nothing officially "cures" fibromyalgia, cutting out/limiting ...
- I do not dispute that your husband has very real, physical symptoms. I agree with those who recommend reducing stress, taking whole food supplements, and looking at di...
