Recent content by Jettbear

Hi gypsyangel, I too am a recovering alcoholic and have suffered with fibro since I got sober which was 27 years ago. It would be nice to share with you about what you do and how your drs. deal with both issues. I have been without meds since November as my dr. retired. It has been a...

I had documentation from over 15 years when I went to apply for disability and got it the first time around. Also I had been seeing a therapist the whole time and still do, that may have helped as well. When I went to the SS office it took over 1.5 hours to give the guy all my info. I had a...

The good thing about my fibro is it has forced me to sit and be still, to live in the moment. Thanks for thinking of this topic, it is a really good one!

I am grateful I woke up without a migraine!

Thanks for sharing your stories everyone. I appreciate the suggestions. Seems like no matter where you live it is difficult. I hope everyone can find what they need to feel better. This is not an easy illness to live with. Boston sounds good to me!

Hi everyone, First off my thanks to all you fellow sufferers, may you have a pain free day! I was diagnosed with fibro in 1989, got SSD on the first try, which as many of you know it is not easy to do. It has been a long road but found a Rheumy about 15 years ago who finally prescribed...

So sorry you are having such a difficult time. I have been living with fibro for many years and during that time suffered from depression like most of us. I have been seeing a therapist since I got diagnosed, been on meds for depression and sometimes they needed to be changed. Been to several...

Thanks for your replies Ronnie. I was on pain meds which helped but my Rheumy retired recently and am now being pushed off to a Pain Management center which I don't have much hope for. I understand you not getting used to the pain, I have had fibro for over 26 years and it has been a challenge...

My sister had it and my niece also has it. I believe there is a genetic link.

Has anyone been to a pain management Dr. and if so what was your experience?

Has anyone been to pain management and if so what was your experience?

Just some info regarding medical marijuana. I live in NY and it is not legal here but did speak to my primary care the other day who says he is a conservative guy. I mentioned they should legalize it for medical use and he agreed with me! He said it is not a gateway drug leading to cocaine or...

Thanks for the welcome, 1sweed. I was lucky especially living in NY. What helped was that I had 13 years of documentation from all types of practitioners. Rheumy, Primary, podiatrist, chiropractor, physical therapists, neurologist, pychotherapist and Psychiatrist. Gee am I missing someone LOL! I...

Hi Everyone, I have been suffering from fibro for over 25 years. I am 58 and became disabled from it when I turned 50. Got SSD on the first try which is amazing since it is difficult to get. Looking forward to learning about other people's experiences with fibromyalgia and maybe making some...