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Does anyone else feel like Debbie Downer when they talk about their symptoms to people who aren't affected by fibro/other chronic illnesses? Even when I talk to my doctor about how I am feeling, I worry that I am just coming across like some big whiner, or a big hypochondriac just looking for...

I am not even sure if that is correct but my doctor quite clearly believes that I am someone who is 'over-sensitive' and am screwing with my head by spending too much time on the internet looking for symptoms and diseases where there are none. It really makes me feel frustrated. Yes, he is...

Hello everyone, I'm Tricia aka Boo. I'm new to the forum; not to fibro. I was diagnosed in 1997 with Fibro and CFS. I've been married for 24 years and we have 2 amazing children. Our daughter is 23 and a RN; our son is 14 and just started his freshman year of high school. In fact, I went to...

First, hello! My name is Jen, and I have been in the precess of getting diagnosed with some sort of Neurological disorder for about 6 months now. My Neurologist continuously tells me "I think it is Fibromyalgia" every time I see him. He has done this since the first day I saw him with my...

Hi...I am just looking for answers regarding these other symptoms that do not go away. Yes I have the aching all over, ribs hurt, hurts to breathe deep but I am worried these other flu like symptoms could be something else. Is it normal to have flu like symptoms? Best wishes to all!

I have been gone a while, but I am back. I have had a rough past couple weeks. I recently started up my weigth loss journey again. Only to have one thing after another happen. I am in a "weight loss support group" with all women who are overweight. They say I am making too many excuses, because...

Hello everyone. I am new to this site. Looking for extra support. No matter how long and how many symptoms I may experience, there is always something new to deal with. I have been experiencing hair loss and scalp pain. Anyone else here has this?

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...

. I came here looking for some natural ways to deal with chronic pain rather than pain pills and opiates. I have read that a positive outlook plays an important role in pain management. I was wondering what your ideas or suggestions may be or if anyone may have some insight to share. .

Hi everybody, After a recent diagnosis of FM, concurrent with CFS and depression, I decided to come in search of the support and info from other sufferers. I dont know what I'm looking for really... I think I'd love to hear some anecdotal evidence of what works to help with these conditions...