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 gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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 !!