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I Recently Retired And Learned Medicare Doesn't Cover Lyrica. Anyone Know Of Patient Assistant Programs Or Prescription Savings Card?
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My doctor tried switching me to a generic before and it was not a good experience. I've been through so much on this journey and recently decided to retire because I could no longer work at my job and stay well and was constantly falling behind in my workload which was really stressful. And I to my surprise recovered from tearing the tendons in both of my hips and wanted the time to take better care of myself to improve the quality of my life that will benefit me over the many years to come… read more

A MyFibroTeam Member

Constance, sorry for my post above as I hadn't read this post yet.

posted 1 hour ago
I’d Like To Know How To Send A Hug.
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I *think* it's when you click on the heart symbol? I just did it beneath your question here to see if that works. 💓

posted 4 hours ago
Does Anyone Else Experience Body Zaps , I Get Zaps In My Arms Knees Back Neck Hands Wrists And Ankles . 😮‍💨🥶🥴☠️🤯💜🙏🙌
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Sounds like a form of neuropathy. I don't have that. I wish I could suggest something...

posted 3 hours ago
Has Anyone Found Acupuncture Good? I'm Thinking May See If It Helps And Book It 🙏
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Thankyou all I think I'm just at the point il try anything 🙏🙏😭x

posted 13 hours ago
Does Anyone Else Suffer More Flares In The Spring And Fall?
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I have been doing fairly well, but we’ve had crazy cold and then warm weather. I am now having a flare up which is causing pain in my ankles, hips, arms, and shoulders.😔

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I have more flare-ups due to the weather ❄️ 🔆 as well. I pray we all feel better soon

posted 2 days ago
Has Anyone Heard Of Or Have Durcum's Disease As It's Related To Fibromyalgia?
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When I have a Fibromyalgia flare up I get lumps under my skin. They are very painful and have to be treated with prescription 5% lidocaine patches. Sometimes body shots, sometimes shots at the pain points. My arms sometimes look like a roller coaster. My lumps are on my upper shoulders, both arms, the middle and lower of my back, and sometimes on my thighs. No one can touch them because I will cry out in pain. I was reading articles last night, because I couldn't sleep, in which they all said… read more

A MyFibroTeam Member

Avfrish I'm so sorry for all the pain you're going through. Why did they decide to remove the lumps?

posted 1 day ago
I Tried To Pull Some Weeds 5 Days Ago And Been Suffering Since. Today I Am Finally Feeling Better.
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Hugs n healing vibes to you all

posted 4 days ago
Hi Does Anyone Use 'Spoon Theory'? Thanks In Advance
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Spoons theory works basically the same way, actually.

So think of yourself well ahead of the game. But knowing it and using it, especially as an adult-

You already got the basics down. Hugs

posted 4 days ago
Are There Ever Any Pain Free Days With Fibro, Or Is It Just Wishful Thinking?
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I can’t remember the last day that I wasn’t in pain, it’s always there

posted 2 days ago
I Have Horrible Headaches. I Went To A Headache Specialist And A Pain Doctor. No Help. They Are Now Pulsating And I Can Hear Them.
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They also affect my eyes. Light also pulsates. Anyone else?

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Nothing helps. I even had sinus surgery. It is there when I get up in the morning and there when I go to bed. I have inhalers and sprays. Nothing helps. Just like we all do I try to ignore the pain… read more

posted 2 days ago
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