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.
Lately I have been forgetting really easy everyday words in the middle of a conversation. I just cannot think of them. They are right on the top of my tongue but I just cant seem to remember. I either eventually remember or describe what I am trying to think of as best I can. Which usually comes out as "you know, the thingy..) haha.
I also forget as soon as I walk into a room what I was going there for. Not like, oh that happens to me every once in a while. NO, it is EVERY TIME. It so frustrating and makes me feel so dumb.
Anyone else?
At night I also have these really intense muscles twitches all over my body. I am pretty used to it by now but they last a second or two..it reminds me of a one second mild seizure. My doc was just like "hmmm thats interesting. Let me know if they get any longer."
Anyone else?
I also would like to lose fifteen pounds but since I cant exercise how do i do this? I am trying to eat as healthy as possible.
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I also forget as soon as I walk into a room what I was going there for. Not like, oh that happens to me every once in a while. NO, it is EVERY TIME. It so frustrating and makes me feel so dumb.
Anyone else?
At night I also have these really intense muscles twitches all over my body. I am pretty used to it by now but they last a second or two..it reminds me of a one second mild seizure. My doc was just like "hmmm thats interesting. Let me know if they get any longer."
Anyone else?
I also would like to lose fifteen pounds but since I cant exercise how do i do this? I am trying to eat as healthy as possible.
??
I get the nighttime muscle twitching. Takes a while for my body to relax. My husband felt them in my back the other night and couldn't believe how long it went on.
you're not alone!
For the weight loss, have you tried a free online calorie & nutrient counter like myfitnesspal?
Also- switching to a plant-based (doesn't need to be completely vegan) diet and cutting down on processed foods?
It is REALLY REALLY hard, though, so I do understand the frustration.
I am also right there with ya on the forgetful thing and entering rooms, only having to exit because I can't remember what I went there for.
I am up at 1:05 am, because those twitches in my legs have begun to throb. I resorted on my last Dr.'s appointment, to let him prescribe a pain bill when this happens. I am so glad I did or I'd get no sleep. I only take them if I have to and Praise God, it has not had to be an every night thing.
I am trying to lose about 20 lbs right now. The first thing I have cut out is sugar. I didn't realize how much I was consuming until I started reading labels. I'm going for the fresh veggies and berries in smoothies.
Praying for you, and know that you're not alone!
-Sharon_
Yesterday and today have been bad- 7-8 out of ten pain level. These days really bring me down. I really don't want to take a pain pill but I might have to.
I am vegan so already on a plant based diet basically but I could definitely cut out sugar/dessert. After that though, I'm left with just not eating. Right now I don't eat that much anyways and when I eat I try to eat lots of greens and veggies. I think I am going to try the elimination diet to see if there are any foods that are really effecting me. Has anyone here done that?