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my husband encouraged me to look up Dr Winfield whom I heard lecture years ago. That led me to this site. I think today I realized that I have been in denial. I have all the symptoms and am working. I am so afraid that people will think I am faking, or else know that I am not faking and want...

Hello everyone, we all know how fibromyalgia affects our day -:? and somewhere in the huge sphere we share some of these but no two cases are ever identical! :-o We are all unique! :confused: :eek:even with fibromyalgia. Hoping to network more, and contribute to raising awareness of...

Is there any corolation between fibro and curvature of the spine? I have always had the lower back pains. But lately I have noticed a signifigant curving in my shoulders and back. Not sure if there is much I can do about it. :confused:

Hello all! Really nice forum for those of us who suffer from this "mysterious" illness. :confused: Looking for a new doctor after my old one retired. Not an easy task to say the least. :(

My rheumatologist wants bilateral, 3-view X-rays of my hands/wrists, feet, and ankles... to the tune of $700 estimated price. Neither the doctor's office nor my insurance seems able to tell me what the contracted rate that I'll actually pay. I've been on the phone since 8:30 this morning and...

Hi. I'm new to this forum. I got my official "diagnosis" of Fibromyalgia today. Dr started me on Lyrica. I have struggled with migraines,depression, back and knee pain for 20 years. Gradually became all over pain. I am frustrated, confused, overwhelmed and hopeful about all of this. I am...

I suffer from depression and anxiety. I'm on medication for just this. My wife hears me describe my pain and sometimes suggests fibromyalgia but I've been told depression can cause pains too. It leaves me confused basically. What do you think?

Hi this is my first time on this forum... I would really appreciate if someone can help me out here. I do understand that i might not be in the right forum but i am very confused and in a bad situation.. I'm sorry in advance I'm 27 male About 3 months ago I had costochondritis. GP told me...

Does anyone post down here anymore? I have made post here before on the do I have ALS portion of forum and I seen my neuro a few weeks ago I was looking at my report to take to front desk. she markd Fibro. She never said anything to me, but for now I would be considerd in this group. This is...

Hi, I've posted on here a few times before, but generally have tried to go about my life. I've been battling pain/stiffness/weakness for years and now it seems to have got worse. I had one doc allude to pls. Said I had cranial nerve damage. My neck always hurts when I turn it (95% of the...