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Hi everyone. I joined the site awhile back. I just took a time out for awhile to get myself together. I am back lol My name is Brandi. Im new-ish here and cant wait to get to know everyone. I was diagnosed in May though I think I have had it much longer, typical story. Pain for years many...

My husband was diagnosed with fibro 2 years ago. We were just hanging in there and then Cymbalta was prescribed. Was already on Lyrica, Norspan, Endep (for sleep), Celebrex. As soon as started taking Cymbalta knew something was wrong straight away - admitted to hospital with serotonin syndrome...

Hi, I have fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, migraines and some endocrine diseases. I am 32 and I just finished graduate school. I should be launching my career, but because of my health issues, I am doing nothing. I DESPERATELY want to be working. The biggest problem I have is fatigue...

Hi, I haven't been diagnosed with this but I am suffering from a number of the symptoms. Background Sorry to be bothering you but my Doctor, Specialist and Physiotherapist are showing no interest in my condition and symptoms. 6 weeks ago I had a rotator cuff repair that included platelet...

Hi I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia for a few years now, and have it pretty under control with the use of 60mg Cymbalta. I was told by a nurse friend that she read that your thyroid might have something to do with Fibro so I went to get it checked. Came back normal, but my iron levels...

Hi All, I wanted to share a few things with the forum that I hope will help even 1 person. This is truly a frustrating condition for patients and doctors with very little relief and no magic pill. First, a few things that have helped the pain, meds don't seem to work on me at least. Getting...

Hello - I am new here. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia for 19 years; my doctors say I have probably suffered from it since my 20s - so nearly 40 years. I only have VA for health care, so it has been a struggle to find medications, alternative treatments, and supplements that work. I...

Hello everyone, I am very glad to have found this forum. I have been dealing with chronic pain and other issues for approximately 9 months now, pursuing treatment and diagnosis for four months. I have a lot of stress-related health issues that I was seeking treatment for prior to the emergence...

I am new to this forum and desperate for help. I am deteriorating so quickly and my life is changing so quickly I'm having trouble adjusting. I am open to any and all 'treatments, salves, pills, herbs....'

Glad to have found this wonderful community! I'm a 40 y/o mom to 2 girls. I was diagnosed about 2 years ago shortly after a total hysterectomy and then a gallbladder removal. I never really identified what the trigger was for my fibro but I suspect it was mainly about my (previous) extremely...