Recent content by FarmerJoe

Hello: I suffered with Fibromyalgia and also Reflux for decades. I still suffer with Fibromyalgia, but it is now extremely rare that I have any reflux symptoms. When I did, I took a daily OTC: Prilosec, Tagamet, Pepcid, (Famotidine) This treatment worked for me. However, I do not require...

I agree, life is tough. I am one month out from losing my beloved best friend and am awaiting my first grandchild any day now. Sadly, last night, I receive a phone call telling me my son and expecting daughter-in-love both just contracted Covid. Not only is life tough, sometimes it is also...

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Hello Jasper_B: Please allow me to share some suggestions with you. When I was at the end of my rope, and an empty bank account, I finally was forced to follow my doctors advice and the advice of my physical therapist, I had to leave the work force. I worked for a company that shared the cost...

CrazyDogLady: Sometimes it feels so lonesome dealing with something no-one else can see or understand. I completely understand the love of dog's, as they are the only ones that stick by us and love us no matter what. My lab of 14 years has been the only one that "stuck it out" with me that...

Hello UnknownRN: As you know, diagnosis is a process of ruling out what it isnt more than what it is with Firbromyalgia. It is a lengthy and slow process and often expensive and frustrating. I too was in health care and strangely, found that community the lease tolerant of medical problems and...

I began having problems with vision two years after my Fibro symptoms became severe. I changed from an optometrist to an Ophthalmologists and the result was unchanged. My glasses prescription began to become less and less effective. I would explain to him that my prescription wasn't giving me...

Lemon: First, I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time. I know it helps me to talk and share with others that understand. I'm glad you shared! As you most likely already know, each one of us are different and what helps one will not help another. That said, I will tell you a few minor...

Yes, I too have turned into an unofficial weatherman. I watch the weather forecast to try to get an advanced idea what days I may be able to plan any errands or activities. Although, I never know for certain, it does give me a decent chance for being able to plan ahead. I find winter...

Thank you Sunkacola. This is good to know. I look forward to learning from all of you.

Thank you Jemima: You are very kind to share suggestions and experiences. In my local area, the only support group was shut down according to the person running it, about two months prior to my diagnosis. No other groups any where close to me as far as I can determine. Apparently not much...

I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia for several years. I went through at least 50 doctors attempting to find a cure. What I really feel would be most helpful at this point would be a Fibromyalgia support group either local or online. I haven't been able to find one but feel this would...