Thanks Sherrine I thought it'd be a gyne that I'd have to see. Right now I'm an apri, do you know what your daughter is on?...
Hey all, Is anyone here diagnosed with or familiar with endometriosis? I've been struggling with chronic fatigue and chronic pain for several years. I have been diagnosed with fibro and chronic...
Hey all, I've been experiencing new symptoms and I'm wondering if this could be a part of IBS. For the past week and a half, I've been having these weird sharp stabbing pains in my lower stomach. It...
I've come to believe that in many (if not most) cases, fibro is a symptom of something else, and not a disease in itself. I also think it's possible that some cases of fibro can also have CPS, as the...
Hello, I'm a fourth year university student in a top Canadian university with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, GERD and IBS stemming from my Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It's always been my...
Thanks couchtater. Yes we do have health care, but it doesn't cover dental work or the orthepedic shoes, insteps, and body braces that I need....
Hello, I'm currently a fourth year university student, going part time. I'm paying for university with student loans, and am living at home where my parents cover all of my living costs (food,...
Thanks again for your response. I actually had the chance to talk to talk to my specialist who told me that the CFS diagnosis (by another doctor) is incorrect because what I am experiencing is low...
I've heard lucid dreaming is a really good way to manage nightmares because you learn to take control of your dreams. It sounds silly... but I also sleep with a big stuffed animal and my cat, and if...
I'm no expert here but I can offer you some advice. The problem may not just be in your feet. It sounds like you might be walking poorly. Because of my flat feet, one leg is longer than the other by...
Thanks Denise, I was diagnosed with CFS before being diagnosed with HMS and POTS symptoms, but I guess they all kind of overlap. I could be having a flare, but the intense pain and fatigue disappears...
Hello, I'm not doctor so I'm not an expert in this, but I can just share with you what my doctor told me when he diagnosed me with hypermobility syndrome and suspected POTS. I have a lot of what you...
Hi all, I have a question. I talked to my doctor and he has NO IDEA. As a note, I have hypermobility syndrome, suspected POTS, and fatigue. I have pretty severe fatigue. For the past few months I...
Charm, great advice. I have the exact same problem with my lower back - I can't stand for more than a few minutes and walking short distances can put me out for days. I am so lucky because my doctor...
Also, I forgot to mention that you could sunbathe instead. If you live in a warm climate, 10 minutes of sitting in the sun with a tshirt and shorts is all you need (if you live in a colder climate,...
Hey, it doesn't sound crazy. My stomach is really sensitive too. Sometimes a coffee or a single beer is enough to put me in the toilet for a few hours, dizzy and puking. Because of this there are a...
Wow, thanks for all the information Charm! I actually remember my doctor mentioning about how my flat foot is flat when I put weight on it, and the arch appears when I take my weight off of it. I...
I'm sorry that you're having a hard time, sometimes this condition can be so overwhelming. I can relate a lot to the guilt, as I'm sure everyone here can. Its tough when you can't get through the...
It is exciting, thanks Luvzminis!...
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share an update of what's going on with me. I recently had a hugely successful rehab/pain specialist appointment, and, shockingly, a diagnosis. He told me I have...
Hello, Its been a while since I've been here. I went through a month period symptom free, but a recent wave of flaring has prompted me to turn online for comfort. Through doing lots of reading, I...
Hey northcoastgrl, I cannot speak from a professional stand point, but from what I have read about it the hair loss associated with fibro is the result of stress and/or depression commonly found in...
You aren't vain. If anything you are strong for maintain such a positive outlook on a tough situation. Personally, I do consider myself very lucky despite the pain and fatigue I experience....
Thanks for the reply gettingby, I should have been more clear: I feel like if I can reduce this recent bout of pain/fatigue, I'd do better on my exams, even if that meant stopping the concerta. I'm...
Hello everyone, It's been a while since I've posted here, mainly because I've been doing much better up until recently. I have a question about concerta for anyone who's taken it or is knowledgeable...
Ak - Yeah I've had horrible reactions in the past too! Like you, I've even had a bad reaction to vitamins on more than one occassion (and sometimes even coffee or tea too!) I was really scared to...
My first day of concerta wasn't the best. I didn't feel energized or more focused at all, quite the opposite. I was anxious, depressed, lathargic, anti-social and even had a panic attack trying to...
I took the first dose this morning and it's making me really jittery and a bit anxious. Does anyone know how I can reduce this effect or how long it will last? Thanks!...
Hey, After months of waiting, I was finally prescribed concerta for fatigue. I'm always nervous about trying new drugs because of bad reactions I've had in the past, but am hopefully that this will...
I'm not sure, but it's likely that it was a whole host of things from a stressful period in my life. I was partying a lot, eating very poorly, dealing with trauma. I've been eating better and taking...
It's been a while since I've replied, but I wanted to thank everyone else who has posted. Chartreau - thank you for the advice. I actually found out I had a severe vitimin D defficiency, and since...
Straydog - thank you for the great advice. I've, too, learnt to keep things simple during a doctors visit. I just tell them shooting pains and chest pains. The only reason why I am confused by the...
Hey, I usually post in the fibro forum, but think maybe those here would be better able to give me advice. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, restless leg and chronic fatigue by an internist,...
That's a good question! I usually tell people its a chronic pain condition. Otherwise they get confused....
I would start with 1000iuv a day. From what I've read, its near impossible to overdose on vit. D, so take as much as you think you need....
I get this too! It's always accompanied by hair loss, white and dead looking follicals, and all over dryness. I wish I knew what was going on!...
Hello yelledaisy, I was diagnosed with Fibro a few months ago, but have been experiencing symptoms for years. The fatigue at one point got so bad that I had to drop out of uni, quit my job, and sleep...
-Vitimin D (has saved my life) -Vitimin B complex -Eating well...
I'm glad helping others is helping you! Since I cannot work right now I volunteer at a few places regularily. Every one I have met through these experiences has been so caring, helpful, and selfless,...
Sirenseranade - I get something like this too. For me it feels like a deep twisting, tight, aching kind of pain... it's hard to describe but it kinda feels like someone is squeezing me way too...
Thanks toughenough. I went to my optomotrist and he said he couldn't see anything immediately concerning, and suggested that this could be due to my fibro pain. Nonetheless, he's sending me to an eye...
This forum! And everything else, really. Its so important to take a step back and appreciate all that you have....
Thanks everyone :) I went to a walk in clinic today who did a basic sight test and noted that my one eye tested worse than the other (it does seem blurry). He suggested I go to an eye doctor...
For the past three days I've been having extreme eye and head pain in my right eye and it radiates to the back of my head (on the right side also). It hurts so badly that I literally curl up into a...
Hey, I usually post in the fibro forum but am here to ask about a problem that I've been having with heartburn. I'm 21, eat well, don't smoke, but for some reason I have been experiencing acid reflux...
Hey Spelcheq, I hear you! I get this weird deep, twisting pressure type ache in my entire chest/ribcage/abdoment that sometimes feels like its radiating down my arms and legs when it gets really bad....
I'm sorry you are having a hard time, I definitely feel your pain. A new sleep doctor I am seeing said that he wants to try adhd medication. I'm excited to see it if works. It might be an option for...
Yes, yes and yes! The cold weather kills me, but then again so does the heat. Spring and fall just don't last long enough!...
I tried cymbalta and after one dose it made me too sick to be able to take it again. I'm going to try lyrica next, I hope it doesn't have so many side effects!...