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    15 years since diagnosis

    Hi Red Sonja, I am from Ft. Wayne but live in Columbia City now. I was diagnosed in July of 2014. I have fibro, polymyalgia, GERD, Normal pressure hydrocephalus, tinnitus, hypothyroidism, diastolic hypertension, restless leg syndrome, I think that is it. I take 1500 Mg of Gabapentin a day but do...
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    Jobs/disability

    Get an attorney right out of the gate. I did and they usually will not take a case if they think it is not eventually winnable. They make no money if you don't win. I filed in September and I am waiting but I figured my chances are better with an attorney.
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    Disability

    Hi Turtle, I am a CMA as well. I loved taking care of people. I started forgetting things that are done several times a day. Making mistakes and barely getting through the day. I cried on the way home from pain. I finally had to leave employment in September. I cannot so what I was trained to do...
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    Location of your pain? Where does I hurt most.

    Shoulder blades, lower lumbar, hips, legs, chest, upper arms, and lately numbness in my feet. I am starting back up with my headaches as well.
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    Disability

    I did that, I have hired an attorney right out of the gate. I have enough work credits so I need to concentrate on the level of disabling pain and other issues. I have been diagnosed with Fibro, polymyalgia, RLS, hydrocephalus, chronic headaches, hypertension, hypothyroidism, edema, GERD, and...
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    discouraged with Rheumatologist

    Hi moe1959, I was having awful lower lumbar pain, it actually sent me to the ER. They did nothing but to tell me that the doctor was sure I have degenerative disc disease and/or bulging disc. Went to my pcp and she did not do an MRI because I has a normal X-ray 6 months prior. She put me on a...
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    medical malpractice case against dentist !

    I agree with you, that would not be my first move.
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    Official: Fibromyalgia Is A True Disease

    That is my question. I have filed with the help of an attorney. I am hoping that this exciting news will give me a little better chance!
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    Gabapentin/neurotin

    I take gabapentin, 100-200 mg at night plus 100mg Savella, 50mg Nortriptilyn, .125 Mirapex, plus my regular meds for HTN, Cholesterol, GERD, and if I need to 10Mg of flexeril. I till wake up in pain and by evening I am really ready to cry. I have not found the magic combination yet. Best od luck...
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    I just got Gabapentin- Any feedback would be great

    Gabapentin works great for me at night. It helps with the sleep. Doesn't do anything for my pain? I take Savella, it works well.
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