diagnosis

  1. C

    New here

    Hi, I just wanted to say hello, a neurologist and my GPS said they think I have fibromyalgia. I have had every test done, it seems. I have an appointment with my GPS soon for an official diagnosis I guess.So just starting the journey. I am 48 and started having the typical weird symptoms...
  2. L

    Disability "independant Medical review" - Has anyone been through this really anxious

    Disability "independant Medical review" - Has anyone been through this really anxious Hi everyone, I have been on disability for about 7 months now. I currently have a neurologist, rheumatologist, GP and a pain specialist that are working with me. I was diagnosed last may, but have been...
  3. L

    Newbie with possible Fibro - advice needed please.

    :grin: Hi I am 45 yrs old. For at least 10 yrs I have had recurrent throat / sinus infections. The past 5+ years I have been tired but now this exhaustion is ridiculous. I have low iron and have had B12 injections for unexplained anaemia. I have spells when I feel ok but not 'full of energy'...
  4. J

    Can't find relief

    Hello, my name is Justin and im a 22 year old who's been dealing with chronic pain for the last 3 years. I woke up with a headache and back pain that never went away. I have extreme pain in between my shoulder blades, neck, and i get terrible headaches. I've had every test done under the sun...
  5. M

    Just Diagnosed and overwhelmed

    I'm sure everyone feels that way when they are diagonosed. I'm still questioning the diagnosis but themore I read, the more I think I've had symptoms for years. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 19 after 6 years of problems. I am 59 now and having minor flare that may be Fibro related...
  6. I

    trying to decide if it is the right diagnosis

    25 years ago I injured my back taking care of an elderly relative. Went to doc after doc because of the constant pain and fatigue, no doctor would even believe me. All of a sudden this year I am being told I have disc problems and fibro. I am trying to find out as much as I can so I can...
  7. K

    Young mum in need of help

    I have two beautiful children (4 and 2) After my second child was born (both csections) I started getting awful pain in my right lower abdomen, sometimes what felt like cervical twinges. I ignored it for awhile thinking it was just my body adjusting to having children. I went back to work and...
  8. L

    *Insert Engaging Title To Lure Respondents Here*

    Well, now that you have been sufficiently lured (and oh the laugh I will have at myself if this comes to nothing but lonesome tumble weeds and errant dust devils), please endure this merciless onslaught of words and show yourself to be the steadfast victor by sharing your thoughts. This is my...
  9. N

    Just joined

    I was diagnosed by my general physician but he seemed quick to make the diagnosis. But I have been to a neurologist, rheumatologist, ortho doctor all trying to figure this out. My neurologist did nerve tests on me and said they were fine and that I was just out of "condition". I realize I am out...
  10. D

    Balancing work and fibromyalgia

    I am a newbie to fibromyalgia. I am curious how people balance work with fibromyalgia. I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia last May - I think I was lucky and got diagnosed within 6 months of symptoms, so I really have just a short experience of living with it. I told my boss and a few...
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