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Does Anyone Have Eye Pain And Terrible Headaches
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I have terrible eye pain and headaches a lot! I can't sleep but for a couple of hours at a time then lay back down for another couple of hours and up àgain.

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U need 2 rest yr eyes tbe computer dosnt help neither does the mobile phone & watching TV,wear a mask so ur in the dark, it geko ur eyes. If ur eyes become gritty & sting u need eye drops of ur… read more

posted May 10
Does Anyone Flavor Your Water?
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If so how, with what etc.

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Anything for my dearest Lesley 😘

posted 2 days ago
Please Help When I Use Magnesium Epson Salts To Try And Help My Pain In The Bath But Find It Is Causing A Burning Sensation And Itchy Feelin
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Do try the sea salt but make sure it contains magnesium - I had to try a few until I found a good one - at a Farmer's Market of all places. It worked wonders for me. Also make sure you really soak… read more

posted May 8
Any Suggestions To Help The Sweating All The Time, As It’s Embarrassing
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Hi all, yes terrible sweating on my face and scalp. I was getting Botox on my scalp for "hyperhidrosis" but evidently the price of Botox went way up and medicare reimbursement didn't pay enough for… read more

posted May 5
Nerve Signal Mix Up (pain To Pleasure)
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I am not sure if this is just a male issue. Some days (not often) when I am in extreme pain in the morning, the polarity between pain switches to arousal mainly with my prostate I believe. Its not often, but it happens. The extreme pain flips to that prostate arousal sensation. I either have to wait it out miserably or deal with it. FYI, I have post orgasmic illness. Years ago I had to abstain from release due to the reaction. Thank God I learned the allergy medications help me with that… read more

Has Anyone Used The Drug Tramadol I Find It Helps The Pain
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Hi Linda, I don't want to alarm you, but Tramadol is one of the worst painkillers made. Yes it works, it also damages your body. My present gp weaned me off of them, I had been on them for years too… read more

posted 6 days ago
Why Do I Feel Like I’ve Had Worse Hangovers?
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We were going away yesterday, got to the next town when son says he has a headache. We cancel the trip and this morning I wake up knackered (bad night), my insides tied in knots and feeling hungover

A MyFibroTeam Member

This is what happens when I eat certain foods, specifically gluten grains and too much any type of sugar, but lots of other plants can trigger it
Eating too much grains in general gives me this… read more

posted May 7
Help With Pip Or Housing Or Both
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Anyone in the UK know where I can get help and support. My landlord is selling the house I'm currently in so need to get on the council list, my pip is up for renewal and I just can't deal with it all on my own. Does anyone know how I can get help one on one filling in forms etc?

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In my area stockport uk, we have 'family hub' they help with all sorts of problems. Not sure if this is all over the UK though. Ring your GP practice and ask the receptionist know of any support… read more

posted May 4
Dose Anyone Else Get A Lot Of Stomach Pain And Ibs
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Yes, I wake up every morning feeling sick to my stomach and have the ibs all of the time now since my fibro has worsened.

posted May 10
Anyone Else Experience Entire Body Feeling Prickly , I Have So Many Different Symptoms I’m Experiencing Life’s Not Even Fun. Still Fighting
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yes, I get that. I had some this morning. Try this and see how you feel. Try OTC medication like Claritin (I usually go with Claritin D) and/or Benadryl. Your situation might be different, but it… read more

posted May 2