Recent content by jadallyn

thank you guys!

haha good point, thank you!

I'm just curious as to how similar fibro and MS really are. I'm a hypochondriac, so I always think I've got the worst of something. But I often wonder, since this is new to me and I've only had one Dr.'s opinon, if my muscles are ACTUALLY getting weaker or if it's just a feeling.

My heating pads are my best friend! I use the same one, moist heat, on my neck every single night. The instructions on mine said to microwave for up to 2 minutes and I did notice that the full 2 minutes was way too hot. But I suppose it depends on your tolerance. A blister is definitely no good...

I have this problem as well. It's better some days than others but I generally feel weaker as it is. I have a job where I stand/walk up to 9 hours straight and it sucks. If I'm having a bad "flare", I feel like I can barely stand and have to go out back and just squat somewhere or sit on...

Thanks guys. It definitely helps to know that I'm not just making things up. I feel like such a whiner sometimes! Today, I had a great day with minimal pain but SO tired. My complaint this last week or so has been jaw pain. Do you guys find that jaw pain is a problem too?

I was also wondering this! I was only just diagnosed last month but have had an increase in difficulties for the past 3 years or so. I wondered about the teeth because I never, ever had a cavity or dental issue until I was 26. I'm 28 now and have had 3 fillings since, which makes me mad because...

Hi there, I'm 28 and was just diagnosed last month. I've been thinking of getting a second opinion but as of now, I have fibromyalgia. This is all very new to me but it seems as if all my symptoms just appeared very suddenly. I've always been achy and my posture is terrible so back pain is...