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Research shows that people with fibro are low in serotonin. Carbs, especially sweets, satisfy that craving and need. I do love just about all sweets, and for the past six months at least, I've really craved ice cream. I always thought it had to do with the sugar and creaminess. It sure is...

Bless your heart! I totally understand. It's hard enough having fibro, then you add in trying to work at the same time....it's almost too much! It's especially hard when you're first diagnosed, because you're trying to understand all this. I recommend the book Fibromyalgia for Dummies. It's...

Hi, I'm late in seeing this post, as I haven't been on here much lately. Been battling increased pain and depression, too. So I guess I just wanted to say that I understand, and it is extremely difficult to handle. If you're not on an antidepressant, I recommend talking to your doctor about...

My worst pain is my legs, feet, and ankles. It's been that way for several years now. To the lady with the mouth pain....can you describe what it's like? I had really bad dry mouth, then a burning type pain in my mouth and on my tongue. It made it so difficult to eat or drink certain...

I have the same thing with leg pain and ankles/feet swelling. I'm trying to find answers, but so far, nothing!

Hi! I agree that you are focused on your work, then when you get home, your focus shifts. Also pushing yourself during the week will definitely catch up to you on the weekends. I was a school teacher, and when I was working, I didn't have time to think about the pain. I just kept working and...

Welcome to you! I understand about questioning whether you have this or not. I used to do that when I would feel better. Now, though, I've been in a flare for a month, and I don't question anymore. This is such a strange disease.....feeling ok one day and horrible the next. There will...

Hello and welcome, happy! I'm here in bed at 4:30 in the afternoon because of my exhaustion. Actually I've been here all day! This is one of the worst parts of fibro to me.....the exhaustion or fatigue. I tried gabapentin for about two weeks, but it did nothing for me. I'd also taken a drug...

Corvid, I wonder if yours is a blood pressure issue, since you said it helps to elevate your legs. Just a thought.

Yes, I feel off-balance a lot. I have to hold on to things or my husband, especially on uneven surfaces or stepping over a curb. Very annoying!

Hello, Miss Spunky! I hear ya! I agree about the noise....oh it really drives me up a wall at times, and it doesn't take much. We have heightened sensitivity to noise, light, smells. I also know what you mean about wanting to not "waste" this experience with fibro. I feel like it has made...

Wow, you are probably a life saver for your friend....God bless you! Chrispy gave you some good advice about some very practical ways you can help her. All the others also gave helpful tips. Without my going back and rereading the list of meds she has tried, do you know if she has tried any...

Welcome to you, Miss Spunky! I know what you mean about wanting to be more active and also wanting your old self back. I feel the same way. I I find that I kind of go in cycles with that. Sometimes I think I'm accepting my changed life better than others. Then the negative feelings will...

Welcome to you! I find that the best way to feel like a part of the group is to read, read, read the discussions. Then when you feel like you want to add something to the discussion, then just jump right on in. Sometimes you may think of a question you'd like to ask. Or maybe you just want...

I had depression first, for many years. I think it's an individual thing.....I don't think you can say it always starts with one versus the other.