Hi all,
I'm new here but definitely not new to Fibro. I was diagnosed about 16 years ago by my rheumatologist in the US but since moving back to Australia, I find it harder to be taken seriously by doctors. My latest 'flare up' was caused by having the Astra Zeneca vaccine 2 years ago (I had no choice of vaccines as I am over 50 & therefore am expendable apparently). No, I'm not an anti-vaxxer but between getting the vaccine & then Covid, my Fibro pain is now intolerable. I've spent a fortune on microbiome treatment (No, I didn't get a poo transplant), have tried CBD oil, regular pain killers, anti-inflammatories, depressions medication, diet restrictions, supplements, pre & pro-biotics etc. I'm about to go to a detox retreat in Thailand where I've been before with success for weight loss, but I'm hoping that not eating any solid foods for 8 days plus lots of exercise & warm weather might actually help me. Not sure why I am posting all of this, but I guess I was after some feedback from people who may have had vaccine or Covid-related flare ups. The worst part for me is I now have extreme pain in my hands which makes my job as a writer very difficult. I've had xrays & scans & neurophysiological tests - been tested for arthritis (no), Carpel Tunnel (no) and RSI (no). I've never had Fibro in my hands before & its horrible. Does anyone else have that? Thanks in advance for any suggestions, advice, feedback or general venting........
I'm new here but definitely not new to Fibro. I was diagnosed about 16 years ago by my rheumatologist in the US but since moving back to Australia, I find it harder to be taken seriously by doctors. My latest 'flare up' was caused by having the Astra Zeneca vaccine 2 years ago (I had no choice of vaccines as I am over 50 & therefore am expendable apparently). No, I'm not an anti-vaxxer but between getting the vaccine & then Covid, my Fibro pain is now intolerable. I've spent a fortune on microbiome treatment (No, I didn't get a poo transplant), have tried CBD oil, regular pain killers, anti-inflammatories, depressions medication, diet restrictions, supplements, pre & pro-biotics etc. I'm about to go to a detox retreat in Thailand where I've been before with success for weight loss, but I'm hoping that not eating any solid foods for 8 days plus lots of exercise & warm weather might actually help me. Not sure why I am posting all of this, but I guess I was after some feedback from people who may have had vaccine or Covid-related flare ups. The worst part for me is I now have extreme pain in my hands which makes my job as a writer very difficult. I've had xrays & scans & neurophysiological tests - been tested for arthritis (no), Carpel Tunnel (no) and RSI (no). I've never had Fibro in my hands before & its horrible. Does anyone else have that? Thanks in advance for any suggestions, advice, feedback or general venting........