Fibromyalgia
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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 J.S. from Des Moines
on February 6, 2009
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Hello - I know this isnt a "mom" question, but I am at a loss and am wondering if anyone else has had any problems similar to mine.
First of all a little history - ...
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- Hi J. - I don't personally suffer from the condition, but heard from a good friend of mine who has it that water aerobics does wonders for it - You should join the Y a...
- OPC-3 is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. I know people that have found relief from using it. If you want a brochure, send me a message. I can a...
- Hi J. If you will take the time to email me, I will send you a letter from someone we know who sent it to us about her fibromyalsia success. A lot has to do with how...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by C.S. from Reno
on December 27, 2010
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Hello,
I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia by two different doctors. I am going to go to a pain management class in the next couple of weeks to help m...
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- Ihave FM too. There were days where I couldn't even get out of bed because the pain was so bad. But I have two small kids so I knew I had to find a way to get past i...
- C., did you know that fibromyalgia didn't even exist 30 years ago? I believe in education not medication. All disease starts on the inside. They ALL come from an ...
- Wow that's a lot of meds. I take Lyrica, 1 in the AM and 1 at night. My med really helps me. I still have pain but it is easy to live with.
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...
Any One Have Fibromyalgia??
Asked by D.F. from Boston
on June 25, 2010
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I am waiting for the Dr. to call with results of some blood tests to rule out lime disease. I am wondering if any moms on here have fibromyalgia. This is the diagnose ...
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- I have had Fibromyalgia for years. I hate it when it is acting up. i can't lean against the wall or on a table edge or anything. My pressure points hurt so much. ...
- A rheumatologist tested me for everything when my upper limbs were in constant pain and the muscles were very weak. He diagnosed it as polymyalgia because there were ...
- Hi D., I am a mother of 2 (ages 2 & 4) and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1994. I was on all sorts of different pain medications and went through physical thera...
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...
Pregnant with Fibromyalgia
Asked by K.D. from Stockton
on October 24, 2008
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Has any out there been pregnant with fibromyalgia? If so, how did it go? My husband would like to add to our family and I am very nervous. I have had fibro since 2006 ...
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- Hi K., I have worked with several people with Fibromyalgia and have seen great results with turning the illness around with better sleep on the Nikken sleepsys...
- Dear K., You mention that your husband “would like” to add to the family. If this means that you are NOT yet pregnant, please go to the doctor with your husban...
- Hi K., I know that acupuncture can help facilitate getting pregnant and cope with the morning sickness and aches and pains that go with being pregnant. I also know...
Fibromyalgia Anyone?
Asked by K.R. from Decatur
on December 19, 2011
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I have (FINALLY!) been diagnosed with something! I know it sounds strange to be happy about an illness but I have been miserable for so long that I am just happy to n...
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- I have Fibromyalgia. It's been a steady increase of symptoms since I was a teenager that became dramatically worse with each pregnancy. I've had so many various issu...
- My mom had it. She is now deceased (lung cancer on top of it). She was miserable and always in a lot of pain. Her doctor said it was mostly from "burning her cand...
- I generally feel achy or pain every day. I have learned to live life in moderation-do things in short doses and rest frequently while doing jobs. That's a hard one-for...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by A.W. from Toledo
on January 13, 2012
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I was just diagnosed after 7 long, horrible months of wondering what was wrong with me. I am looking for any advice and encouraging stories! I have 3 kids - ages 7, ...
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- I was diagnosed a couple years ago, I had all the symptoms and of course my auto immune bloodwork is WAY OFF! I have good and bad days, but my rheumy really pushes for...
- I'm a firm believer that Fibromyalgia is a created disease. (I don't mean fake or non existent but truly manmade.) This new disorder has come after years of synthetic ...
- If you're on Depo-Provera, get off it. It can aggravate fibromyalgia, even trigger it in women predisposed to it. When I got off Depo, my fibromyalgia went away and ne...
