chronic illness

  1. K

    newly diagnosed. need all the help I can get

    Hi All, My name is Keri as you can see lol. I'm new to the forum and also newly diagnosed. I'm 21, and to be honest utterly confused and lost. Ummm well first I'm think I'm in a fibro flare. I went to my PCP like last month and complained about pain and also shaking in my hands ( I was eating a...
    • kerikay
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    • chronic chronic illness confused cry diagnosed doctor early fibro flare fibro fog flare good how to lost medicine neurologist newly diagnosed pain pcp pressure referral rheumatologist scared shaking venting wanted work
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  2. B

    Long post alert: 8 things to say to a loved one with a chronic Illness

    1. I believe you: Instead of its all in your in your head. We all have heard this before and it hurts. Especially coming from a loved one. Saying these words to your loved one or fried is a beautiful gift they will be eternally grateful for. 2. I want to understand: The best way to to show...
    • BrandySpencer
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  3. srhalex

    Daydreaming of a dog for company.. advice?

    I've been dreaming of a dog, wondering if it would be a good fit for me. Are there any of you who love your dogs that can chime in? Or if any of you have felt that it's too much? I had a dog as a child and so I know I love them, but I'm not sure how dogs work with chronic illness. I have to...
    • srhalex
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    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Hobbies and interests
  4. J

    Nearly Everyone is Magnesium Deficient

    This is from a VERY interesting important article on mag deficiency: Personally I take upwards of 1000mg Mag Citrate, Malate, Glycinate separate and often mix them them. Split up doses which gets me about 1000mg per day. If one deals with LOOSE bowels, take less or to bowel tolerance...
    • jaminhealth
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Alternative medicines and therapies
  5. Lellobeetle

    Hydrocodone/Vicodin now Schedule 2 Status

    ARGH! :evil: FYI - As of October 6, 2014... What a major pain in the @$$. No more just refilling my vicodin script over the phone. Doctor can NOT even call the pharmacy for you. You have to have an appointment and receive a written script - and EACH filling of the drug has to have it's very...
  6. Melissast

    Chronic Illness Bingo

    I'm sure I could get a bingo with this card a lot of times.
  7. MizzDeeDee

    Gluten free?

    This has been suggested a few times on this forum, and I've heard it from outside sources as well. I would really like some information on being gluten free. First, how hard is it to go gluten free? Did it take a lot of effort? Is it a complete lifestyle change? How hard is it to be gluten...
  8. T

    Fibromyalgia - a blog!

    Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and hope to start contributing with my experiences! To that end I write a blog about my experiences of FM and IC and try to bring some humour and good cheer to the table in discussing ill health - I'm currently participating in the 30 Day Chronic Illness Challenge...
  9. TerriN

    Seeking the Gifts of Fibromyalgia

    Hi, My name is Terri and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2002 when my triplets were two years old. At the time, I was a single parent and didn't know what was happening to my body. I'm very grateful to have found a community that understands the ups and downs of this illness and the many...
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