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    Damn you IBS!

    I didn't realize that I had IBS trouble until my doctor told me that's what it was. I mean, I was going to the bathroom a lot and had issues, but it was normal. My gut has felt that way most of my life, so I didn't understand that I wasn't supposed to feel those things regularly. I understand...
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    Small Skin Problems

    My secret is raw, organic, unfiltered, "with the mother" apple cider vinegar. I rub it on my face every night, even bathe in it. It kills acne super fast and heals most other issues quickly. It's a miracle for sunburns. I still fight acne, so I need to be proactive (but I won't use the product...
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    Head Pain

    I would see a chiropractor and massage therapist. This could easily be the result of blocked nerves and knots in your muscles. It will take more than one chiropractic adjustment to clear up the problem, but getting regular adjustments cleared up loads of my problems. Massage does an incredible...
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    Problems with generic Cymbalta

    I had the same experience. It deadened me. This generic must be new, because it didn't exist when I was put on Cymbalta last year. And as we know, new drugs tend to have lots of problems at first.
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    Cymbalta

    I was on it for 13 days and the side effects never cleared up in that time. I got more depressed, even suicidal. It kept me bed-bound. It did nothing for my pain either. I'm having much better luck with diet, supplements, and Chinese Medicine (chiropractic, acupuncture, herbs, etc.)
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    Really body? Really?

    It sounds like a swollen lymph node to me, which means it's battling something nasty in your body. These often take care of themselves, but it could be an indication of an internal infection, allergies, or something else you don't want in your body. It's worth going to the doctor for, but it...
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    Can you tell the difference?

    Thanks! I have had lots of fevers lately that last for an hour or two at a time. I was fighting a mild sore throat, but I assumed it was from seasonal allergies. I haven't been congested, but my doctor has me on arabanogalacatin, which gets rid of mucus in the body. I was pretty nauseous for...
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    Invasion of the thumb snatcher

    Are you getting enough potassium and magnesium in your diet? Deficiencies in those can cause muscle spasms and strain. I would suggest going to an occupational therapist, but if this is happening in other areas of your body, I'm guessing your thumb issue is a symptom of something greater. I'd...
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    Can you tell the difference?

    Can you tell the difference between having the flu and having fibro pain mixed with IBS symptoms? I'm not entirely sure if I have the flu, but my body is certainly acting like it this morning. Then again, I've only had the flu once in my life, so maybe I don't have a good understanding of what...
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    Heat, humidity and headaches

    Ugh, I know the pain. Today was weird, because we had thunderstorms from the time I woke up until about 7 pm. It was long enough to be used to the low pressure. Then at 7 the pressure lifted very quickly, and I felt like a balloon that was slowly deflating. I was really achy, fighting a...
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    coping with having a job

    Lana, I couldn't deal with work anymore either. I had very little energy to give, and that energy could either go towards my job or towards keeping myself functioning. If it went towards my job, I wasn't functioning well. So I gave up and quit. My husband and I are financially struggling, but I...
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    I need a hug...

    Yes! (But don't let me hurt you by touching you!) *hugs* You really do need this hug. I'm so sorry. I really don't know what to say, because your situation is so tough! It's really difficult when the only way to go on living is by having money, but you're not in a condition to make money, and...
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    Fibromyalgia and the weather.

    Yes, in a major way. My whole ability to function is highly dependent on the weather, specifically barometric pressure. Very sudden changes in weather cause the fibro pain, but slow-normal weather changes just lower my energy levels, ability to think well, and cause me to ache a bit. I live in...
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    What Hobby Helps You The Most?

    I've been entering simple and fun contests online. I made a music video for one, wrote an essay for another, drew a picture for another, and I'm working on a "fan fiction" story for another. These contests give me goals and a sense of accomplishment, but allow me to work at my own pace and only...
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    Candida Overgrowth the cause of Fibromyalgia?

    Jenny, when I was first diagnosed with Firbo my mom bought me a book about Candida, which features a chapter on fibromyalgia. I certainly believe it is one cause of fibromyalgia. It turned out that I didn't have a yeast issue, though. The book explained that the cause of candida is a diet high...
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