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I want my life back. I'm 40 yrs old and can't pick up my 4yr old daughter. I want to enjoy playing with her again.

Hello to all you beautiful folks who live with this disease. I was diagnosed in 1992, but really hit the wall when I contracted Lyme disease in 2001. After that I lost my farm, my career, so many friends -- well, my life. I'm sure you all empathize as fibro has stolen much from you, too. I...

Hello all. I am new here but unfortunately not new to fibro. I was diagnosed in 1996 when I was only 14. My fibro specialist said it was one of the most severe cases he had seen and it hasnt gotten any better over the years. I have never been able to work full time in my life. I was going...

Would like to just ask if any of you have the same symptoms: Weakness in arms/shoulders/neck/core and legs Pain in arms/hips/core - a soreness feeling dry mouth insomnia random twitching everywhere arms/legs/core/lips/chin/eyes bad memory slight shake to my hands that I notice when holding...

My new acupuncturist placed me on a strictly raw veggie diet (sans nightshades) for the past week. That's right, salads only, no fruit, no grains, no nuts, no cooking, just RAW VEGGIES. I used to be a serious carnivore and a terrible eater of processed foods and sugars. I've been working on a...

wow, don't know what to say. I've had fibro for a long time, and its progressed until I feel isolated and alone, and over-joyed when I have the energy that actually has something to do with just fun and NOT another doctors appointment. It makes me sad, and exhausted, wears on me. I've never...

Hey All :) This is the first time I've ever been part of a forum. This is the first time I have ever reached out for support for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue. I was diagnosed in April 2012. I have a niece with a slew of autoimmune diseases and 3 cousins with MS, each with...

Well folks, as you know from my posts, i have moved to the mountains in AZ. i am getting reduced pains here. elevation works! i went to a pain mgt doctor on the mountain and i found they are uneducated and uncaring. the doctor said i was crazy and I was making up that i had my diagnosis. as...

I've reached a point where I'm at the end of my finances and feel like I have no options left. I live in a country that provides no disability support and the with the pain im in at the moment plus not being able to sleep has meant that finding another job is impossible. I have two children who...

Be sure to get ample deep sleep so your body can repair and recharge,be sure to sleep either on your side or on your back, as stomach sleeping causes unnecessary stress on the low back and spine. If your room is drafty, seal the windows or door. If it is cold, try a space heater or use extra...