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  1. N

    how does firbo develop?

    I've had back pain for years (15+) but over the past 5 or so is when I have developed the widespread pain. THe fatigue has been for 3+ years....but it all came to a head this past Feb. I had extreme fatigue and pain - thought I had the flu. Also had panic attacks. Doctor (NP actually) said it...
  2. M

    Barely Hanging in There

    Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm not used to sharing details of my fibro with others outside of my family. I am at my breaking point physically and mentally after living with this hellish disease since 1998. In the past, I would have flare-ups especially when temperatures go down, after...
  3. LittleOrchid

    Holy cow...

    I just spent 16 hours in bed and I'm STILL tired. I have never felt exhaustion like I've had the last couple days, in my life except when I had the flu very bad and obviously there were other symptoms than fatigue with that. How do YOU deal with this for days on end? I have a lot of guilt...
  4. H

    Diagnosed Yesterday

    I was diagnosed with FM yesterday by a rheumatologist. This was after months of testing by my GP for the extreme fatigue and brain fog. I chalked the pain up to 'overdoing it' because everything started in April, when I began doing more outside yard work. A friend asked if I had considered the...
  5. T

    fatigue

    Hi, I'm a new member and so glad I found you. my therapist suggested I try to find a support group. Along with the constant pain...I've apparently been in a flair up since being diagnosed..I experience "hitting the wall" fatigue. The first step was to do a sleep study and they found my oxygen...
  6. Forgetmenot

    The ache

    Believe it or not.but I've not meet many Fibro folk with this. The ache.the all over I've got flu ache. The Im Coming down with something ache.i hate it. Every time I have a flare I get it. It drives me nuts.my skin hurts .i never know weather I'm coming down with something or a flare.i walk...
  7. Devilstompa

    Fibromyalgia Pain Meds & SSRI's

    I am currently taking tramadol & gabapentin and at the time was also taking a SSRI which was Prozac. I am a med sensitive person, Have been taking the Prozac for around 2 months and then all of a sudden i got very sick was throwing up sweating and shaking and alot of other symptoms. I went to...
  8. L

    just say hello

    Hello! I'm a mama of 3 kids who i adore and live for! I found my way here by searching 'sick of being in pain all the time'. I haven't been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but there isn't any other explanation to the pain I've been experiencing my entire life. Its getting worse as i get older and...
  9. K

    NEW HERE!! Question!

    Hi everyone! I've had fibromyalgia for at least 18 years. Probably longer. But lately when I wake up I feel so achy and chilled like I have a very bad flu. I also get very red cheeks like I'm running a high fever. I am single and have to work and it's getting so extremely difficult. It's like...
  10. L

    Glad to have found this group

    I came across this group during the several month wait until I can get an appointment with a rheumatologist. I have had symptoms for about ten months. I started with pain and stiffness in my knees. It felt like there was one of those air filled arm bands that kids use for swimming inside my leg...
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