Recent content by Roch

I have read a few things recently that have alluded to the positive effects of taking Vit. D supplements. The only thing that concerns me is where do we draw the line with shoveling experimental treatments down our throats in the vain hope of some slight relief? Personally I take 8 tablets for...

Thank you all so much for your kind words. Everything always feels so much worse in the middle of a flare up, but my children keep me going. They have a better understanding of my limitations than most adults. On a twisted note it is good (in a not so good way) to know that we are not alone and...

Hands arms and elbows oh and shoulders too. I suffer with really restless arms so much so I could rip them off. I have Raynauds phenomenon in both hands and feet (thank you fibro) which is particularly painful. Arthritis type aching in hands and elbows to the point I can't even hold a cup it is...

Hi. I'm Rochelle. Just joined this forum as in the middle of a particularly bad flare up and feel the need to reach out to others like me. I have been diagnosed for 12 years now and really hate this crippling condition that has taken so much of my life already. I have had to change jobs because...

Hi. I'm new to this site too. I was diagnosed about 12 years ago and have had too many flare ups to even comment on what all my triggers are. The main one is stress for me but also a change in the weather. I have been bad this week because of the rain which has had me sofa bound for three days...