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I agree with almost everything Marie said ... but I need my coffee. I am best if I get up half an hour early and have my coffee at my computer and slowly get mobile...then I can do some things. By late afternoon I am usually done though, don't do much most evenings either. But coffee....that...

Ok scrap that - not kidney stones - had an ultrasound and turns out I have duodenal ulcers (kidneys look good). Going for a scope. Tired of the pain. Now I'm supposed to reduce/stop drinking coffee.........................really. Not sure I can funciton without coffee.

About six weeks ago I was treated for a kidney infection with antibiotics - lots of pain, ugh. It helped, thought it was over. Spent a good part of yesterday in the ER (darn clinics were all closed for the STAT holiday) - happened on the same doctor I had seen before. An xray later and you can...

I have been gluten free for over 15 years - celiac - and my pain and fatigue issues started 6 years ago...so I guess gluten free isn't helping me !!! In the winter I have a lot of sinus issues and headaches - reducing/cutting out dairy definiely helps - WHEN they are bothering me. Hard cheeses...

I have been watching a lot of uTube on fibro. Interesting stuff. I mean, hey, I feel like crap so I'm sitting around right ? I mostly watch stuff presented by doctors, medical specialists. There are some theories that our biggest problem is serotonin reception and/or dopamine receptors. I don't...

Dr. Andrew J Gross speaks about Fibro. He talks for an hour and twelve minutes and then takes questions. I watched the whole thing, a very good speaker and he lays it out very well with an easily understandable power point presentation, talking about a multi disciplinary approach to managing...

Silly computer games or games on my phone (distraction) Stretching/Yin Yoga Walk Read (lying down) Watch my PVR or Netflix Sleep, rest....imagery such as lying on a massage table, getting a massage Hot tea, heating pad or blanket...hot shower I have not tried meditation but yoga to me is a form...

I totally agree how exercise helps us so much - and yes, it does take some time to work up to the duration/intensity to which you are exercising. I am also very active - cycling, step, weights, walking, stretching - finding what works. Diet is crucial as well - get rid of the crap. We eat real...

It's truly trial & error - what works for each individual. IMHO, diet and exercise are very important factors. I work hard to eat a pretty clean diet - lots of vegetables, fruit, lean meats, grains. I just feel better all around that way (but it is no way a cure) - basically eat food that...

My only medication is amitriptyline (tylenol for headaches as I can't tolerate ibuprofen). It helps with my peripheral neuropathy a little bit but more importantly it helps me get back to sleep when I keep waking up at night. I work part time, mostly in the morning (pretty useless at night)...