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    Sometimes my clothes literally hurt my skin

    I am affected the same way as all of the above. I use a cage in the bed so that the duvet does not touch my legs. It helps to get some sort of sleep.
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    Sex and Fibro

    I couldn't bear my body to be touched, it was just too painful, also my libido went down to zero. Sadly I now live alone, and because of this illness, it looks like that is the way it will stay, unless of course I meet a man who can settle for gentle cuddles and no more. Sad to see the end of...
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    Are you a crafty bugger?

    Hi, I love needlework. I cross stitch, and do patchwork quilting. I make gifts for friends and family e.g needle cases, rag rings. Anything creative with a needle or sewing machine, and I will have a go. However, I can only do something for a short period of time before I have to sleep...
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    Fibromyaligia, The Hidden Illness

    Hi, very useful thread, particularly for new sufferers. I take Gabapentin, and have found this to be of some help. Certainly reduces the pain to a more tolerable level. I was previously on Tramadol which was excellent, but my Doctor was unhappy to leave me on this for any length of time...
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    Going in (expensive!) circles

    What a hard time you are having. I don't understand why the 3 view X rays are required. For arthritis - a good thing, however fibro is muscular. A simple blood test for ANA (anti nuclear antibodies) would suffice, together with pressing certain points on the body. We certainly don't have to...
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    Telltale Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

    Hi, yes, a blood test specifically for ANA (anti nuclear antibodies). A high level is the indicator (sorry I don't know facts and figures). A high level of ANA can also indicate Lupus and various other .
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    Telltale Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

    Yes, there are 18 points on the body. when the Doctor firmly but gently presses a thumb on any of these points, they are excruciatingly painful. Someone who does not have fibro is not affected.
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    Diagnosing Fibro?

    Hi, sorry to hear you having so much pain. I endorse the advice you have been given. You need to see a Rheumatologist, and have a blood test specifically for ANA (anti nuclear antibodies). A Rheumatologist will confirm whether you have fibro or not by the following: a. High level of ANA b...
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    Hello from new member

    Hi, I am Susan from UK :-P
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