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Why Do I Sweat Excessively?
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Thank you. Why don’t doctors know this? It’s so frustrating to go to doctors that still know nothing about fibro.

Thinking Of Getting A Pet...good Idea Or Bad Idea? And Which Kind Is Best?
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I am thinking of getting a pet. I've read alot about how some pets can help with the pain and the stress of chronic pain. We have an inside cat who is loving but only ro the kids...lol. does anyone recommend any pets?

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I have a Morkie that I swear senses my pain and sits at my feet or on my lap. I love that he is always there to share a snuggle. He is small and friendly so a great pet.

Pets And Touching Sensitivities
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I have a mental affinity for/with animals but find the physical intimacy they need is more than I am comfortable with. I notice on social media that pets are a big part of many peoples lives. Am I alone here in not wanting to deal intimately with a pet? I have farm animals and touch them when necessary but can't imagine snuggling up to one. We had cats for 18 years and guess who got to feet them and take care of them. Other's hugged them and petted them but they would come to me for their needs… read more

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we talk out loud. lol.

Lyrica
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I cut my lyrica from 200mg to 50mg and started to feel very sick and had stomach pains this went on for a couple of weeks and went away when I put the dose back to 300 but I want to stop them

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I was put on Lyrica by my dr. and had severe diarrhea for two weeks, but gained 20 pounds. They took me off of that and put me on Cymbalta and the same thing happened. They did some tests and found… read more

Do Others Feel There Is A Fibro And SIBO Connection Where Both Flare At The Same Time?
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Yes sometimes don't have energy to carry on a conversation even a short one

Service Dog
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I need help getting a service dog

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Each state has it's own laws on it. So I would start with that

ESA
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Do any of you have and or recommend a ESA (emotional support animal) for fibromyalgia with anxiety and depression. Please share any important information and suggestions. Thanks with hugs! !!

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I want a dog so bad. But I can barely text. A chihuahua. But I dont want him bored cuz I'm watching CNN which is my way of getting the pain off my mind. My neighbor across the hall got one. I never… read more

Just Wondering How Everyone Feels About Their Animals. Have They Been A Benefit Or A Burden?
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so true they also make me laugh several times a day which is very important

Pet Allergies
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Does anyone have pet allergies, and if so, how do you handle it? I find that people get very defensive when I can't go to their house because they have dogs or cats. My health is my main concern!

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Im really alergic to cats and only slightly to dogs. I own two dogs who of one has fur that doesnt cause any reaction and the other a chorkie who only mildly causes a slight very slight reaction. They… read more

How To Find Friends On Here That I Already Know
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I want to add my spouse to my team and i know another person that lives also has this app and i can not fond them so i can add them. Any suggestion on how find them or so they can find me. Thanks

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Go to the three lines on the top right. Go to meet others . Then put you zip code. People near you will show up. Click on person add to your team! Hope that helps! Hugs