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    anyone else trying to conceive with FMS/CFS?

    Hi everyone, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year now. I was diagnosed with FMS/CFS about 8 months ago, but know for sure I have had it for many years. I have been coping relatively well while trying to conceive, until today I had a total emotional breakdown when I...
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    anyone else trying to conceive with FMS/CFS?

    Hi everyone, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year now. I was diagnosed with FMS/CFS about 8 months ago, but know for sure I have had it for many years. I have been coping relatively well while trying to conceive, until today I had a total emotional breakdown when I...
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    Fibro and the flu

    Hello, I was formally diagnosed about a year ago and really appreciate the insight and encouragement that I get from reading/sharing this forum. Unfortunately, Santa brought my family type A influenza for Christmas- 8 of my 11 dinner guests now have the flu. I haven't had the flu myself in 20...
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    Pain Pain Pain

    Hello there. I am new here. I have been having pain for quite sometime now. About 2 yrs. Sometimes I've had flareups like crazy. But then it used to subside. Off late the pain is almost constant. Fatigue is something I cannot even take anymore. I don't remember in recent times where I woke up in...
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    Just saying Hi

    I was officially diagnosed with Fibro almost 3 weeks ago. I have had all the symptoms however for about 9 years. I go to my Rheumatologist in three days to find out "the treatment plan", and I'm hopeful but nervous. He has had me doing gentle stretches and 20 min. walks so far. My Family Dr. has...
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    Hello from my bed :(

    Hi all, I am 43 years old and I have been having symptoms for a few years but in the past year it has all gotten worse. I suspected fibromyalgia because my mother has it and I kind of recognized the symptoms. I was diagnosed with depression about 8 years ago but I believe I had the fibro then as...
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    Photography benefits

    Obviously a huge problem with fibro, chronic fatigue etc is finding pass times that are enjoyable but not overwhelming. I have enjoyed (and occasionally still do but not regularly) horse riding and fishing but found problems with both. Then last year I started getting into photography starting...
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    How long did it take you to find medocation that works?

    How long did it take you to find medication that works? I'm at the end of my rope here, I really am. Quick background: I'm 18, male, been having symptoms for a little more than a year now, and I just got diagnosed on July 30, with fibro, CFS, and orthostatic intolerance. Since last year the...
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    Divorced, Fatigued, and Working Full-Time

    Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I'm looking for friends that are facing the same challenges I currently am. I could really use some emotional support & encouragement. I have fibromyalgia which, of course, has been flaring up on & off due to the breakup of my 14 year marriage to my best...
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    I need a hug...

    Since being on this site, I have been replying to posts, trying to encourage others, and things like that. I did not want to come to this board so soon, but... I have HAD IT with pain! It has robbed me of so much time I will NEVER get back, so much LIFE I am not living! And by the way, the road...
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