Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
Hello, I am new to the board but not to DS. I was just today (after waiting 3 months for the appointment and a year and a half of pain) with Fibromyalgia, and referred to a neurologist to check for Dystonia.
I was given Lyrica to try and my Tramadol was changed for an extended release formula. I am looking forward to (hopefully) enough relief to go back to work as a C.N.A. This being a very physical job I need this Lyrica to work.
The Dr. said injury's can take a very long time to stop hurting because of the pain receptors being crazy, I wonder if anyone has experienced broken bones ( I had my leg broken last Feb then a bone graft in may).
I wonder how long it will take for that to stop hurting and if any one has had problems with pain management. Just kind of putting things in perspective now and wondering if this may be why I could not get appropriate relief after my surgeries... anyway lots of questions, but I will mostly hover around for answers to the rest.
I was given Lyrica to try and my Tramadol was changed for an extended release formula. I am looking forward to (hopefully) enough relief to go back to work as a C.N.A. This being a very physical job I need this Lyrica to work.
The Dr. said injury's can take a very long time to stop hurting because of the pain receptors being crazy, I wonder if anyone has experienced broken bones ( I had my leg broken last Feb then a bone graft in may).
I wonder how long it will take for that to stop hurting and if any one has had problems with pain management. Just kind of putting things in perspective now and wondering if this may be why I could not get appropriate relief after my surgeries... anyway lots of questions, but I will mostly hover around for answers to the rest.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
Welcome to the fibro board. Gentle hugs...
How are the meds working for you ?
my daughter is a CNA/CMA, has been doing this work now for 12 Years, very Physical, Emotional...but also very rewarding !! Good for you !!
I have had ALOT of Broken Bones, Spains, bruised Muscles...I grew up Ruff and Tumble type !! I don't Know if that has Anyhting to do with whats going on within me Now or not...seems I healed plenty fast back then...and was off and Running !! Now ?? Not so much, any little thing Upsets my apple cart, and I hide in my Bed for Days !! YIKES !!
There are ALOT of Alternative Therapies for you to try, just go to "Groups", scroll til ya Find "Alternative Therapies"...These are Great to either Compliment medications, or be done on their own in case you become "Med Sensative" at some point...
My Biggest Bit of Advise to you right Now would be...to Start Keeping a daily Journal...write Everything in there on a daily basis, make it fun, Incorporate some Fun stuff into it, so that you actually start Looking forward to writing in there...Keep track of How ur feeling Physically, what you have done thru out the day, foods you have eaten..the weather...meds, and how they are effecting you...within awhile you will start to see patterns emerge...and perhaps you will be able to start Knocking down some of your co exsisting Symptoms...
at anyrate ...see ya On the FM Board !!