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    Do you work? What do you do?

    Hi, I am a full time customer service rep. I’m in constant pain all day but I basically fight through it. I have severe pain I’m my arms, neck, back, and knees and I rotate my heating pad all day. I’m currently seeing GP, rheumatologist, and neurologist. I’ve been on intermittent fmla for a...
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    Disability decision from hearing- how could they do this with my medical evidence

    Hi, So sorry you have to deal with having your life put into someone else’s hands as if they could possibly live a day in your shoes! I myself went through the process and was denied 4 times! I had multiple specialists including a psychiatrist and rheumatologist. Forms were filed stating I...
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    How old are you, how long have you been a fibro warrior?

    Hi everyone, I think everyday is like going to a different buffet, you never know what you’re gonna get! Lol. I have to laugh to keep from crying sometimes. I feel what you are all saying and describing. I don’t give up, I just know at my age now I really have to listen to my body. Sometimes...
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    Having terrible pain

    Sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you’re better soon!!
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    How old are you, how long have you been a fibro warrior?

    Hi everyone, I’m 45 and soon to be 46. I was healthy & happy go lucky until a car accident in October 2000. I was front seat passenger. Since then everything went downhill. Things started slowly besides the fact I ended up having rotator cuff surgery bc of the accident and that’s when I began...
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    Should I tell my employers I have fibro?

    I finally told my employer after about a year and a half because I had to take two months off for hysterectomy and my flare ups have been more frequent (about once or twice a month). I am experiencing a flare up now that started with a migraine Saturday and by Tuesday morning (middle of the...
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    a new symptom of fibro - jaw pain!

    Hi, For a few years now I have been experiencing weird jaw pain mainly around my cheekbones and sides of my face that's inexplainable. I always forget to ask my doctor because I always have a new symptom and never remember to write down the ones I have before I see him. It sometimes feels like...
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    Shooting head pain - fibromyalgia or something else?

    Hi Suzie19, Sorry you're experiencing this. I too get those sharp pains in my head but I also suffer from tension and migraine headaches. The pain you're talking about doesn't seem related to those and they are intermittent and rapid almost shocking! I wish you all the best and let me know how...
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    In Georgia. Escaping Irma

    I hope all is well! My prayers are with you all and your families!!! Take care of yourselves and loved ones!
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    Blog about being young with fibromyalgia

    Hi, You are never too young to be in pain if you're dealing with something such as we are! I too was told that when I was in my late twenties and still am told now at 45! We have no control over the hands we were dealt physically and people who never experienced such may never know. Know you...
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    Do you ever doubt Fibro yourself?

    Hi, Welcome! I feel your pain, literally!! I was diagnosed in 2011 after years of being tested for everything else under the sun. I too felt like you did, started wondering if I was a hypochondriac. I even tried fighting through my pain hoping it was all in my head. Unfortunately it wasn't and...
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    How many people with Fibro have been in a car crash or simlar tramatic experiance

    Hi links56, Yes I was in a car accident about 10 years prior to being diagnosed with fibro. I developed, or should I say I was diagnosed with other things such as sciatica and chronic back pain long before my fibro diagnosis. Good luck!
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    Trying to keep my cool. Pain & Stress

    Maria, Wow I'm just seeing this thread and I'm sorry you had to experience so much added stress along with the everyday pain. I'm so happy for you and I wish you all the happiness life can bring! Good luck and God bless! Keep us posted on your journey once you're settled. You give me hope !
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    New to Forum

    You're welcome! I'm glad to know it's not just me even though it's unfortunate!! Stay strong
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    New to Forum

    Hi Apostle22, Welcome! Know you are not alone at all! I just recently started coming back on the site because I'm finding out the older I get and the more the fibro is affecting me, the more it helps to reach out to people who truly share my pain. It's not fun feeling constantly alone in this...
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