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[kathleen]

Hello everyone,

Well, I have Fibromyalgia and it has been killer this year. It has been a cold, damp year here and I always seem to do worse when it's humid.

I believe this illness started when I was a teenager and has gotten worse over the years with more symptoms showing up over time. I did not get a diagnosis until I think 2006, maybe it was 2005. I had no idea what was wrong with me and I kept getting more and more things going wrong with me, until someone pointed out that it sounded like Fibromyalgia. I looked it up online and at that time I had most of the symptoms.

I do not have a doctor, as they are scarce here and now you have to apply and be approved by the doctor before you can be accepted as a patient. I get turned away, because of my Fibromyalgia. So, basically, my karma sucks. haha

 

[Tharper]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I guess government run health care is not so great. Can you seek treatment out of the country....like the US? Just a thought.

 

[kathleen]

Well, the health care is great if you live in a large populated area, like Southern Ontario and have access to doctors, but we are a rather isolated city here, so not enough family physicians. It is also great that the health care is free, when you can get it. I use to live in Southern Ontario and got a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and my doctor put me on Amitriptyline, but it turned out I was allergic to it.

I manage on my own and just deal with this the best I can. I couldn't possibly afford health care in the US and would not be able to travel. Thanks for the thought though.

 

[niiro17]

Hello Kathleen. Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy your stay here.

 

[HappyToBeAlive]

Hello Kathleen! Welcome to the forum! I really feel for you! I went forever without Ins., and couldn't afford a Dr.! It is very very hard to deal with Fibro. without something to ease up the pain,stiffness,fatigue,etc. Before I was diagnosed, I was taking 90 Ibuprophen a month. It was all I had sometimes. Not good. Now I have Tramadol,which does take the edge off. I also lived on hot moist heat,and wore out 3 or 4 heating pads. I admire your courage,and I know first hand how hard it is to just have to tolerate this by yourself. I took St. John's Wort(and still do) for the moodiness. If you can walk, I find it helps. Also, try to do gentle stretches and move each joint. The key is move slow and easy,but just keep moving! Soft Hugs! Hope this helps!

 

[kathleen]

Thank you for the welcomes.

I take Vitamin D and Evening Primrose Oil daily. I find the Evening Primrose Oil helps with my energy level and eases some of my stiffness. I don't take anything for the pain, unless it is excruciating or I have a wicked cluster headache. I tend to just push myself through the day, although I am very limited in what I can do.