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Trinity, NC

I have so much pain all over my body, I am 45 yrs old no job, no money no heath insurance, I do not qualify for medicade bc I am not disabled and can't get disability, and I am not 65.. I need help to get this pain under control before I lose myself, any one have an answer for me?

January 27, 2016
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Members rallied around someone struggling with widespread pain, no income, and no health insurance, offering both emotional support and... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with widespread pain, no income, and no health insurance, offering both emotional support and concrete strategies for navigating a deeply difficult situation. Several members shared practical resources, including free or sliding-scale clinics, pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, contacting a state congressman for help, applying for disability with a Social Security lawyer (noting that fibromyalgia now qualifies as a disability), and exploring county health departments that serve everyone regardless of income. A recurring theme was the frustration of being denied help despite debilitating pain, met with encouragement to keep advocating, try natural remedies like salt baths and turmeric, and lean on community support during an overwhelming time.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Contact your congressman in your state region. Mine has helped me tremendously.

January 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It must be so hard to be ill in America. A lot of people take Doctors and pain relief for granted in this country. We are lucky to be in England. I often wish that just for one hour that some of these idiots who say we are not disabled had the pain that we have to cope with and in your case with very little help. Let them continue they would soon change their minds. Good luck. Xxxxx

January 30, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

You should try a chiropractor. I can't believe how much mine has helped me. But make sure he is and believes that there is such a thing as fybromyalgia. They usually advertise for pain management

January 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I feel so sorry for you guys in the states who have to pay to see a doctor. I live in England and can see a doc at any time with no cost, We are taxed heavily in this country in order to run our NHS but its open for everyone whether you have paid into it or not.

January 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Unfortunually you have probably better of going to phycriatry ,They are the ones that can help with these.

January 28, 2016

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