Hi Sue Well I can say that, while my FM hasn't gone, I can certainly manage it alot better than I could in the past. I couldn't work for a couple of years, and now I'm working full time. It has taken...
Hi Lucy I know exactly what you're going through. I've been back at work for nearly 4 months. The first couple of weeks were hard, then I went from 30 to around 36-40 hours per week and it was just...
I've had both Endo and Andeo, but I had 3 kids in between. I'm not sure what Mirena is, but I used Danazol to help with the Endo. Fortunately the andeomyosis wasn't severe and was discovered during a...
I get that sort of pain - mainly when I'm tired. Just like a growing pain in the arm. I've put it down to fibromyalgia, just another symptom, I also get it in my legs too. But just to be sure, I'd...
Hi Pisco I'm pretty sure they are available, if you contact a disability employment service, they may be able to point you in the right direction. I tried several different types of keyboards,...
Hey there Shortnsweet Sorry to hear what you've been going through from such a young age. I would agree with the others, a rheumotologist seems to be the way to go. I would also suggest you look at...
Hi Chrissy I would suggest you see your doctor sooner rather than later - if you do have a problem you need help with, the sooner you get on top of it the sooner you'll feel better and the sooner...
Hi KFC All the above suggestions and comments are right on the money. Another thing worth trying, and you can do it from home - is this Moodgym course http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/ It's a form of CBT...
Hi Alan I can relate to how you're feeling - it's so frustrating when you don't understand why. Have you been seeing your dr regularly and telling him about this?? I had to try 4 different ADs before...
Hi there I overeat for emotional comfort, I know that, but the reasons behind that for me is pain, loss of job, marriage and other things. The best thing I could suggest is some counselling. You need...
Lyn I am so ...... I don't really know the right words.... inspired, impressed, motivated. Congratulations on pulling yourself out of some horrendous situations and coming through the other side to...
Hi Michaxxx2 Sorry to hear you cancelled, now you'll have to go through all this worry again you duffa. I've had two colonoscopies and woke during the second one, while they were removing polyps. I...
Hi Amy Hope you're doing ok.... Tegretol is an anti-convulsant as djdaz said, and it's not an anti-depressant, but it can be used for mood swings and nerve pain. I take Effexor XR for depression and...
Hi Amy You sound just like I was a few months ago. I had tried Arapax, Zoloft, Endep and now on Effexor XR which has finally given me some relief along with counselling, until the mood swings kicked...
Hi everyone I try not to whinge and whine too much, especially to family and friends, so sorry you guys - today it's your turn /community/emoticons/smile.gif I'm in so much pain at the moment, I'm...
Hi notimeforlove could be so many things - I'm in a similar situation without the post nasal drip and sore throat - but the rest could very well be allergies, it could be stress, I guess there's a...
Thanks Sherry I appreciate the info. Deb...
Hi all I have a lot of allergies including pollens, grasses, animal dander, moulds, dust, etc etc. Here in Australia we are just coming into spring and I'm having lots of allergy issues, mainly skin...
Hi BBM3 I'd love to hear how you go at the doctor's. I've done lots of searches for myself and found some information over time, that made me wonder why more wasn't known/researched about this area....
Hi Crystal Sorry that this is affecting your so badly. I agree with Gramps, I think you need further medical investigation. However, have you thought about fibromyalgia? Have you taken your...
Hi Sad & Angry I am currently weaning off Effexor - and I have to tell you, it is a very slow process!! I'm sorry you don't have a good doctor who listens to you, Effexor is one of the hardest...
Hi Katie I'm sure if your parents do talk about costs that they don't mean to make you feel guilty, it sounds like you're probably feeling guilty all on your own /community/emoticons/smile.gif Do...
Hi Deana I'm guessing it may be a fibro flare - sounds like the problems I had from injections in the past. The muscles can go into spasm, and the muscle just keeps on tightening. Warmth with gentle...
Hi cat I have started withdrawals from Effexor XR and I am taking it very very slowly. I have had so many problems in the past with side effects from meds, I don't care if it takes me 12 months to...
Good for you FloatingThoughts It's been 2 months today, I realise as I type, since I stopped again. I am a terrible smoker, it doesn't take me long to work up to a pack a day or more. Anyway, I did...
Congratulations Darren, I didn't realise you were only a new mod - we've already had contact! Keep up the good work. Cheers Deb...
Thanks Shy and Darren It is very frustrating - but I've had my cry and now the anger has motivated me so I've pulled my boots on and I'm out there looking. I know I have good skills and have...
Hi all Long story short.... Had a work injury, on and off work for a while, developed severe depression, didn't work for 18 months, developed fibromyalgia also. Through processes related to workers...
That's fantastic news Kitt It's amazing what a little belief in ourselves can do, and those baby steps are always a help /community/emoticons/smile.gif Congratulations to you, I reckon you are now...
Hi mystery I don't know that I can really give you advice, as I haven't been in your situation, but I must be honest and say that if someone was holding a knife to his throat, and thinking about...
Hi Nucham I've never been in your position, so I can't really offer much advice I'm afraid. Is there any chance you could go with him to his next appointment to get some information about how best to...
Get well soon Lyn - keep slingshotting those pits. Cheers Deb...
Hi Heather It could well be the meds, or a combination of them and what's going on. I would suggest speaking to your doc, best to try and nip it in the bud if you can. I have had a lot of adverse...
Hi Julio Maybe you are experiencing the anxiety from the upcoming trek - it sounds wonderful btw. But you may be worrying about what might go wrong whileyou are away - just a guess? Any sort of...
Hi Kitt I'm glad we could all help and give a bit of objective advice - we all know the answers, it's just when we are the ones in the situation we go to pieces LOL. It's nice for us to be able to...
Oh Kitt I can only imagine how you are feeling. Are you really expected to attend?? Seems like it would be a nice gesture, but surely not an expectation - a friend's MIL?? Can you be honest with your...
Hi Jane You are not a failure. Please don't think that. You are one of two parents, for a start. I'm sorry, I don't know what to say to you about behaviour though, I've never suffered physical...
Hi Jane That's a great idea about being able to keep like an online journal. You can also do that sort of thing in Word and password protect it so no-one can open it unless they have the password....
Hi 105t Wow how difficult for you. Sounds like she doesn't know what to do herself and is aiming her anxiety and frustration on you, and hoping you will fix what she doesn't understand. Just a...
Hi Keli It may just be side effects from the Zoloft, but if you've taken it before without these side effects you would have to think probably not. I have fibromyalgia, and I do get pain in my head...
Hi Jane I guess my first question would be, is there any chance of you seeing the psychologist more often? Or even be able to chat to her on the phone or via email for more support? There is a...
Hi Nats When you really can't control it, alas there is little we can do..... but, I find that if I catch it early and know that I can put it off til I am alone at home or somewhere safe, I do lots...
Hiya I think I can explain this one.... it's related to change, either good or bad. When you experience a change in your life it causes anxiety because you are going into an unfamiliar or uncertain...
Lyn I just had to reply when I saw your subject line lol (we call pitts, pips in Oz) It must be very frustrating for you to see incompetence in a field you have worked in. I bet you were a great...
Aww Lyn I'm sorry you are going through such a rough time at the moment. Health Care systems around the world just don't seem to be able to get it right /community/emoticons/sad.gif Suggestion: save...
Hi megamax I know what you mean about the ups and downs. Overall Effexor has helped me (after trying 4 others), but still having yucky mood swings, so I am now on Tegretol as well. This has been...
Hi Drew I've been on Effexor for a while now, and am starting to slowly wean off. It has been the best AD for me after trying 4 others with rotten side effects. I have never had high BP before,...
Good for you Pink, great feeling to start feeling good again isn't it /community/emoticons/tongue.gif ...
Dayle are you under a doctor's care? If not, I would suggest that you go and see one, these sort of drugs really need to be monitored. Deb...
Hi Dayle In my opinion, the only place you really should get advice for this is from your doc. He/she knows you best in relation to meds and should supervise your withdrawal. Everyone reacts...