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    Can you still do the same activities?

    I am still able to do a lot. Some of it may be out of stubbornness more than anything. I don't want Fibro to win. I still run, slowly, but i run about 4 days per week. If I can't run, I walk. Unless I am in a bad flare, I feel better when I run. This week has been bad for me so I have not run as...
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    I'm Harvey

    Hey Harvey. I was just diagnosed two weeks ago. Starting Savella on Monday and hoping for relief and minimal side effects. I have had huge issues with severe pain, fatigue and brain fog for the last 3 months. I work full time. No choice I have to support my family. The kids have been good...
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    New Diagnosis

    I ordered my foam roller on Amazon. It is a 18'' solid (some have bumps) you can buy them at Marshall's, sporting good stores and possibly Walmart. YouTube has lots of videos. Most important is to never roll over a joint. The hot tub has been a Godsend. It is an older one that has been...
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    New Diagnosis

    I was also diagnosed on Monday by my Rheumatologist. I have not started treatment yet as my primary care Dr is still waiting on the Rheumatologist report. Hoping to see him next week and start treatment. Honestly I'm afraid after reading all of the side effects. I have worked hard the last...
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    Pain Management

    I am newly diagnosed, Monday. I have not started treatment yet as I am waiting to see my PCP once the Rheumatologist sends his report. I have been in a great deal of pain for 3 months. By far my worst flare ever. My husband purchased a hot tub for me and we finally got it up and running on...
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    Does Exercise Ease Your Pain?

    I was just diagnosed but have been symptomatic for years. The Rheumatologist asked at my appointment if I exercise. When I told him I run 4 days a week he was very happy. He told me I am way ahead of the game and to stay active. He did say that I will need to figure out what amount makes me...
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    Anyone else have overstimulation trouble?

    Sounds drive me nuts. Everything is always too loud. It's like I can feel the sound. My husband eating - I can hear everything and it makes me want to scream. The dog licking. All of it. Makes my whole body feel like a shook up bottle of soda! !'
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    want to be heard

    Welcome. I am hoping my diagnosis will be confirmed this week ( final labs still out) like you it's been 15 yrs of feeling crazy. I am also in the worst flare I have ever had. 3 Months into it. Hoping I get a diagnosis and can get meds to try to help. Hope they start working for you soon.
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    New Members

    Hi and welcome. I'm new too!
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    so tired of being in pain.

    Hi everyone - thank you for taking the time to read my post. I have been reading a lot here the last few days. I have not officially been diagnosed yet but my Rheumatologist sent me home with bunches of website links and talked to us ( hubby) at length about Fibro at my appointment on...
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    Newbie

    Hi and welcome. I am new here too. I am in the process of being diagnosed. This current flare is the worst I have ever had. I think with Fibro everyone is different. Your Zoloft may be keeping things calm, which is a good thing!
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    RA and fana test normal what now?

    Ask for a referral to a Rheumatologist. All my blood tests were normal. Again. My Primary Care doctor referred me to a great Rheumatologist. He is running a couple of more tests to rule out some additional auto immune disorders but is confident the end result is Fibro. Once the results are...
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    Massage for Temporary Relief?

    I am new here and in the process of being diagnosed. I have been doing my own massage with my foam roller that I was using after long runs. I am trying to use it at least once a day. It REALLY hurts when I am using it but I feel better after. They are not expensive and there are tons of videos...
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    newbie

    Hi! I am not officially diagnosed yet but most likely will be next week. The Rheumatologist wanted to run one more round of blood work to rule out auto immune disorder but he talked a lot about Fibro and sent me home with a list of legit websites to get more info so pretty sure he is...
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