Recent content by Jenny Heart

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    Breathing Problems?

    I think breathing problems and Fibromyalgia go hand in hand in my opinion. Stressful situations can cause me to feel like I'm hyperventilating, and, that in turn makes my breathing suffer. I try to manage my stress by not letting small things bothering me, so, then when bigger things happen I've...
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    Tennis (elbow), anyone?

    emilyj I feel it might have a factor in the level of pain you are in. I was speaking to a women today that has tennis elbow, and she is going for other tests, and I told her maybe it was Fibromyalgia that has been causing her pain to be worse. She looked puzzled, but, I hope it causes her to ask...
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    How to treat Fibromyalgia best

    How to treat Fibromyalgia is not as easy as doctors may think, in my opinion. Treating this condition in the right way, should be determined alone by each one separately, not as if all suffers are the same. Treating Fibromyalgia may be as simple as finding the right doctor that will listen to...
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    Lymph nodes

    It seems like people in general that have areas in their body that are swollen also have Fibromyalgia. It does seem to reason that lymph nodes may become swollen to due to lack of circulation in my opinion. Let us know what your doctor says about Fibromyalgia and swollen lymph nodes. I'm curious...
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    When is the time right

    The time is right to find the right doctor when pain and depression are not just occasionally. Everyone gets depressed from time to time, and, are in pain for one reason or another; however, when the pain and depression consumes individuals, it is time to search for a good doctor. One that will...
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    Small Skin Problems

    I started having skin problems years ago, never understanding why I started experiencing these types of problems. I've always wondered is skin problems linked to other health conditions? I understand that skin problems can be from skin cancers; however, is there other conditions that leave the...
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    What Hobby Helps You The Most?

    I enjoy writing everyday on different writing sites. I've also started writing a novel, and that alone will keep me busy for quite a long time. Writing keeps my mind of off Fibromyalgia stress, and pain. I would think setting in a chair day after day writing would cause me to be in alot of pain...
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    This stupid HEAT

    I also have trouble tolerating the heat. I don't know which is worse dealing with the cold or the heat. I get cold easily, even when it really isn't that cold. I think some of my intolerance is due to the fact od my job situation. I go to work around 4:00 am and then, I have to stand at the...
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    How do you deal?

    Pain can control most of your day if you let it. Medication does help, but the rest I heard from a doctor is psychosomatic. Yes, we will hurt, but, it should hurt that much. The traumas in our life that gave us this condition, has also overwhelmed our minds, and when you can learn how to handle...
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    A scare

    Can a scare of any kind heighten Fibromyalgia symptoms? I recently was scared by some news that has left me more than a little apprehensive. I feel sobbish and I can't seem to put the thought out of my mind, and that alone makes me feel like sobbing, unless, the scare that was was put into me...
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    How does your doctor treat your fibro pain

    My doctor is finally understanding more about this condition. One doctor told me that sometimes a psychiatrist may understand it better. I went to one for this reason, and over all he didn't help me the way I think he should. I decided to go back to my regular physician with this condition. I've...
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    Doctors!

    Doctors in general try to understand their patients that have Fibromyalgie; however, sometimes searching for the right doctor can be extremely frustrating. Life is tough enough when things turn against us. Feeling like your doctor isn't understanding your unique situation, and this alone can...
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    Feeling down

    I know when I feel down I tend not sleep well, and then, I feel more pain throughout my body. I'm more intolerant to different weather conditions. The cold affects me, and even if it isn't cold I'll feel cold most of the day. i feel as sensitive to the cold when I feel more positive about my...
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    chemo and radiation when suffering

    Illnesses can cause Fibromyalgia to flair in my opinion, Does taking chemotherapy or radiation treatments cause Fibromyalgia sufferers cause :?:more harm than if they were going through such things as surgery, or trials of not so drastic of measures? Having to take chemotherapy or radiation...
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    This is a great idea...

    I know this section of the forum will benefit many Fibromyalgia sufferers whenever they show up with the need to vent, and feel heard about their pain. We all need answers, and when questions are answered to the best of someone's knowledge, then, many suffers will feel alot beter, and more at...
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