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.

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masrea 04/27/2009

I just can`t stand the pain in my lower back,my hips and my legs any more,,its very painful to walk or stand up for five minute ..i also have bulging disc and 2 Herniated disc,,myofascial pain,, FM ,,and CFS,,Arthritis,,Sciatica,, any one have Advice for me ,,DR. said SURGERY BUT I CAN`T DO ANY SURGERY THANK YOU ALL, HUGS..

deleted_user 04/27/2009

My husband also has this. He has had two laminectomy/discectomies. He still has pain but he had 5 herniated discs and has only had two worked on. The first surgery he was back to work in a month the second after two weeks.

deleted_user 04/27/2009

I had the surgery years ago and was glad I did. BUT perhaps you might consider acupuncture and chiropractics.

deleted_user 04/27/2009

I was approved for disc surgery 15 years ago and my neuro guy wanted to do it. No way, says I, not with a 50% possibility of ending up in a chair.

I started practicing yoga and it rarely bothers me now, mostly just when I don't make the time for yoga. I also have an inversion table to put some space between my vertebra.

I had a girlfriend who had the same injury at about the same time. She got the surgery and ended up in a chair. Everybody's different.

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