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Hi there, My journey: My mother had RA and used to tell me she was "crippled after I was born" and couldn't walk for weeks. I used to laugh at her silently and think she was being a little dramatic, couldn't believe that was true. After my daughter was born, I was 29, I have head to toe...

Hello. I'm looking to share what I've slowly learned about living with Fibro for the last 21 years. I was diagnosed at 32, had to leave my job at 46, and am fighting to not become an "old woman" at 53. I'm hoping to learn new information, coping strategies (one can never have too many), and...

Hi, I would really appreciate any insight about good PRIMARY CARE / FAMILY PRACTICE doctors in or near Scottsdale or Phoenix, AZ that can diagnose and treat Fibromyalgia. I need a new Primary Care doctor.:roll: Thanks in advance for any info!

Hi all, I'm new here. I've tried to handle this fibro alone. Ha. I raised four children. I was a wonderful mom. Room mother for all of them, girl scout leader, coach for numerous sports etc..I always had their backs no matter what. As most moms do I sacraficed a lot for them. Divorced in 2005...

So yesterday morning I had a second appt. with my new pain doctor to assess how I was doing. I told him my goals were to get as healthy as possible so I could go back to work (which is financially necessary). In the alternative, I explained that I may have to file for disability. He asked me...

Hello all, I hope you can help me by asking your doctors,friends,co-worker and family. I have a unheard of problem so I'm told by many doctors to include emergency room doctors. My problem: We I get within 15 ft of stainless steel or surgical stainless I get a taser like shock, all my energy...

Hi everyone, I am feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. I find myself feeling bad for feeling so crappy all the time and don't even want to share it with my husband anymore. Feelings of guilt overwhelm me, because I feel like I am bringing everyone around me down due to my condition. I try to...

Hello, I just joined this group for the simple fact of being understood. I am in my 30's and have been disabled with fibro & cfs for 5.5 years. I had adverse reactions to fibro meds which led to a movement disorder, as well. I recently have been irritating my teen and husband because I repeat...

Ahh the age old problem do we don't we. Well as we are a very open group of ppl ,I hatched a plan that worked. It's been weeks had family over x mas I was ill with flu , little one was sick and well fibro on top wiped me out. So tonight I'm sitting here in a lot of pain but I no the OH is...

Hi, I just joined today. I've been thinking about it for a long time. I was diagnosed back in 1995. I have a doctor that luckly figured it out right away and has been treating me for it. I also have a genetic liver disease that keeps me from taking a lot of normal things for pain like...