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The problem I see with Fibromyalgia is that it is still not understood why the fibrous muscle tissue forms and continue to build without ever healing. I believe the nerves that run through these muscle fibers are constantly causing the pain we all feel. I have had electrical muscle stimulation...

Is anyone else taking lots of medication? I'm on 12 lots a month at the moment aaannddd I still feel & look like hell, and not got all my test results back yet so this could increase. When I was in the chemist last week speaking to the pharmacist I told her that I'm taking that many meds I...

Hello everyone, I am completely new to all of this (fibromyalgia). I have some questions and hopefully you all can help me. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 2 weeks ago by my pain management DR. He put me on Gabapentin 600mg / 3 times a day. It seems to "help" but does not completely take...

Hi all! 28 male Australia here with some questions. I had an upper respiratory infection about 6 weeks ago (still have a cough) however iv had some really odd symptoms that I think might be fibro. - constant body aches, mostly quick sharp pains in joints and muscles - increase of anxiety...

Hi everyone, I have a question regarding a very upsetting incident that occurred this week with my doctor. I was prescribed oxycodone about a year ago for my chronic pain, migraines and Fibro. I was told by my GP and other specialists that this was the best solution at the time, as no other...

I have found that there are many family members that come to this site looking to find ways to help their family member cope with fibromyalgia. Below you will find some suggestions that will help you. Please try them and come back to our forum and tell use how it helped you and the member of...

I was given Gabapentin 100mgs once at night to start. can increase to 300mgs once a night. My Psych NP is hoping it will help me not only with pain/sleep but with anxiety too. I take lorazepam for the anxiety 1.25mgs a day separated in 3 doses. I am wondering what if any effect this drug will...

Hi All! We found out that my wife has fibro awhile ago. It has taken some time to start to understand how it works. She is very determined to continue at her career and to live as normally as possible. Like anyone with fibro, she has good days and bad days with it. We're trying to figure out...

Hi guys, my name is Erin. I'm 21 years old, recently graduated from college, and am working at my doctor's office. For the past few months I've been feeling fatigue, all over body pain, dizziness, heat flashes, and an increase in migraine frequency. At first I thought it was Graves Disease, as...

Hi guys, I have been on a low dose of oxycodone for pain. This is the first drug that has actually given me any form of relief. I feel like it is a god send. I was super apprehensive about taking it due to dependency and stuff. But after much consideration I finally took the chance and started...