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Well you are touching others with your words! I think that's something. Winter can make things even tougher on our bodies. Have your vitamin D levels been evaluated? I know someone else mentioned their provider wanted them to hit tanning beds to increase D levels. I haven't tried that...

There's a process to go through with insurance...they try you on the cheapest meds first...write notes on what your reaction to the meds were so when you get your provider situation figured out you are prepared to move forward. If a medicine is not a match for you typically you get to step...

After I suffered thru my cymbalta withdrawal I read on the internet that some actually pulled the capsules apart and reduced the little dots in some manner. Don't beat yourself over this. You tried because it had the potential to help you. It wasn't for you...so onward. You have learned...

There was a time when I had terrible sinus pain...went to ent only to find no infection. I'm certain it was my facial muscles hurting from the fibro. I have no other explanation for it. I found heat to my face was a huge relief. I hope you find relief soon.

It's very normal for depression and anxiety to go hand in hand with fibro. You are a champ and a survivor. We here know that! There is a possibility your statin drug is increasing your pain level. I'm not saying go off of it, just be aware and do some research on it speak with medical...

Interesting question....I recently flew and saw no ill effects, in fact I had a great week. I did go to a somewhat warmer climate so maybe that was part of it. I did take a product similar to airborne before flying to try not to catch everything in the air. I wonder if there is stress with...

Hello, good question. I haven't made it through them all but so far I have found 2 I will use as reference books going forward. Fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain: a survival manual (technical but insightful) and figuring out fibromyalgia (written by an MD who has fibro). I just got...

Hi Vanessa. Welcome! Arizona is supposed to be a nice match for fibro people. I'm honestly reconsidering this whole Midwest thing! Hope you enjoy the forum. I have learned a lot and have found many inspirational ideas and people here.

Welcome Mika! It's a tough illness...our physical suffering can be hidden from the view of judgmental eyes. My take away from all this is to strive to be a more empathetic and understanding person. Like they say....you don't know until you've walked a mile in someone else's shoes. I love my...

Unfortunately we can't diagnose you but what you say has a very familiar ring. Yes, there is some sort of family component....nature? nurture? Who knows?! My mom has it, I have it, I pray daily my child does not! Sounds like you are on the right path, now you just need to find a...