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    Chiropractor

    Opinions all vary. My PCP that I just lost because she transferred to the VA system was great - she listened, worked with me, told me about studies etc. When I mentioned trying a chiropractor she said it would be a waste of time. I've known some people that have tried it and found it worsened...
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    Disability

    Yes, documentation is crucial. It is also pretty much a given to be turned down the first time, or first two or three times. An experienced attorney can help you navigate through the mess.
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    Chest Pain

    My grandmother, who also had fibromyalgia, would get severe chest/sternum pains. Since she had a history of heart issues as well she always had to go to the ER to be checked out and find out if it was her heart or the fibromyalgia. I agree that it sounds like costochondritis, which I think we...
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    You have to laugh

    I walk into door frames/walls on what seems to be a daily basis. Definitely have to laugh.
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    Doctor in Dallas area

    I'm in Fort Worth, wish I could refer someone to you. My doctor just left to work for the VA so I can't follow her. My new PCP is not that impressive at the moment, and he just sees employees of the hospital I work for.
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    Fibromyalgia Pain

    Agreed, Sometimes I feel like I'm not being a "good mom" because Netflix or a game on my phone is the most entertainment I can give her for the day when the pain is so bad I feel like I can't breath.
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    And The Losses Continue

    I'm sorry your dealing with the loss of a relationship. However it sounds like the relationship was unhealthy and highly stressful/demoralizing. In time it could be that getting out of it will be better for your health - both mental and physical.
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    Osetopenia/Hyperparathyroidism

    After another bout with kidney stones and some elevated parathyroid levels my doctor ordered a bone density scan (Dexa scan). I had my bone density scan Wednesday and they were already contacting me Thursday morning to tell me the results were abnormal - it indicated osteopenia, not quite...
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    Fibromyalgia Pain

    Ugh, YES. Then when someone tells me "I hope you feel better soon" etc I feel like a jerk if I'm like well - there is no cure so it might be awhile. Or if they tell me they are sorry I have deal with this or I'm too young to have this much pain - well I've had it since I was a kid so it is...
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    Salsa

    Man this happened to me one time when I was making stuffed peppers and didn't use gloves - it was soooo awful. I used vinegar but they still bothered me for days after.
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    Gabapentin

    I am on 600mg 3 x daily - I often only remember to take it twice a day though so might be upping it soon where I can just have two doses. I think the max dosage for efficacy is 3600mg/day so you are not taking too much. For me gabapentin has worked better than Lyrica and with less side...
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    What Sleep Meds Help You?

    I have had trouble finding a medicine that doesn't make it super hard for me to wake up - having a young child I want to be able to wake up quickly and easily if needed. Amitriptylin worked really well for me for a little while - but then I started noticing that my OCD symptoms were returning...
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    Pain Question

    I always have pain in various places, but it definitely moves around its focus. Hands/arms to legs/feet to lower back to upper back to shoulders to neck to shins to hips etc. I also always have the tender points - touching me even lightly in certain spots feels like you are poking me in a...
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    Scared every time a new symptom pops up

    I have had eye twitching, and also have dry eyes. I have also had shooting neck pain, but it usually runs like from my shoulder blade or clavicle up my neck - like you would have when you have a crick in your neck. I have a 4 y.o. daughter and my symptoms definitely were relieved while I was...
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    Fibromyalgia & Anxiety

    Definitely, though I have had anxiety issues separate from my fibro as well. I also used to drink, a lot - but that was before I had a kid. Now I only have a beer or two on the rare weekend. I take Buspar to help with my anxiety.
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