diagnosis

  1. B

    How do I cope?

    I'm 35 years old. I've been through so many tests for the last 3 years. Not only am I suffering, but so are my kids and my boyfriend. They see everything I'm going through and have gone through. I files for disability 2 years ago due to not being able to dye my job anymore. I use to have so much...
  2. Z

    Mom needs help

    Hi everybody, Let me start off by saying thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this and those who reply. I am in no way trying to get a diagnosis for my mom, i just want to hear what your opinion on my moms condition is. For the past two years, my mom has been battling what doctors have...
  3. F

    I'm new here

    Hi everyone. For the past couple of years I have been in a lot of pain. It started as peripheral neuropathy in my feet and hands. I also have plantar fibromas in my feet. Walking is painful and I can't be on my feet much. I had a stressful job that I eventually quit due to pain. My plan...
  4. F

    My body is a prison

    Hello Everyone, I am new to accepting this diagnosis, but not new to the pain. Pain has been haunting my body for over a year now. It seems almost over night I went from running and being a physical fitness star to being in chronic pain that has made me lose my mind a few times. I have been...
  5. realmaryz

    Fibromyalgia and Addiction

    Here's a question for everyone with Fibromyalgia, which I feel isn't explored enough. It's like the elephant sitting in the same room which no one acknowledges. How have you controlled your pain before diagnosis? I abused alcohol for years, even spent time going to Alcoholics Anonymous. But I...
  6. K

    New member in Colorado

    Hi there, Long story short - I've been dealing with debilitating pain, fatigue, etc., etc. since 2007. But was just officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia last week. I recently moved to Colorado and need to find a good doctor who helps with (or at least understands/is sympathetic to)...
  7. N

    Doctor Doesn't Believe Fibromyalgia is a Real Diagnosis

    Hi, I have been having medical issues for at least eight years, and have been brushed off and offered antidepressants for most of them. Fall of 2013, I got a lot worse. Extreme fatigue, moderate pain to severe at times, insomnia, waking up like I took a beating all night long, cannot find...
  8. IWillNotBackDown

    New here

    Hello Everyone! I'm new here and will keep this short. I want to be honest, I'm not in a very good place right now. I'm currently in a small flare, which is what prompted me to finally reach out. I was technically diagnosed with fibro, cfs and osteoarthritis(mild...in my hands) in March, but as...
  9. T

    Hello, I am new to the group

    My name is Troy Wagstaff, I have had fibromyalgia for over thirty-one years. However it wasn't diagnosed until about 13 years ago. I have a blog, CallahanWriter, and there is a thread on Fibromyalgia that has many articles on my experiences with fibromyalgia including my story of living 31...
  10. R

    Doctor diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome

    Hi everyone! I have recently been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome. It took me a long time to get any doctor to diagnose me with anything at all. I have been suffering from tmj disorder, a sleep disorder and chronic neck and back tension along with a slew of other random symptoms. I also...
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