Have any of you had success with a Neurologist? Much research points to our Central Nervous & "sub category" systems as playing a huge role in FMS, explaining how pain processing, immune system, digestive tract, multiple organs, etc. can be compromised & NOT work properly
Has the Neurologist done specific testing? Has she/he set you on a path that your GP or Rheumatologists have not?
The Rheumatologist in my medical group doesn't treat FMS, as it's no longer considered an autoimmune… read more
I have seen two different Neurologists. No luck hete
Since I was about 13, so only 10 years ago, I all of a sudden had pain everywhere in my neck, back, shoulders,shoulder blades, lower back, and knees and can crack them and I apparently have arthritis in my neck I'm only 23... For about 10 years everyone, there brothers and there mothers including my parents would tell me I was saying that I'm in pain and it hurts all the time to breath lay down sit up stand sit everything they would tell me it's all in my head so it got to the point I believed… read more
To all the younger people who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, it was never a disease before, it was a symptom of the Arthritis family, but, now it is a disease. People who tell you it’s all in… read more
I have started a nightshade elimination diet a week ago, and despite some painful days after being active, there seemed to be a positive change. A week doesn't give me any sure conclusions, but had less heartburn, fog, and arthritis. Last night a roommate made oxtail soup, and I asked him if it had any nightshades and he said no. After eating a good bit of it he mentioned the peppers he used and I realized my diet regimen was blown
Today my back is completely stiff and arthritic and… read more
I avoided nightshades for a while but it did nothing. I love alot of them and use them to roast because of my diabetic gastropareisis. Makes no difference for me.
Has anyone become lactose intolerant since developing fibro? Not sure if it's one of the many symptoms of if it's an unrelated condition
I only the last few treats have suffered with lactose intolerance. Will try lactaid products
So I've noticed that my body aches tend to really flare up when it rains. Does anyone else have this problem?
Yes my body is like BBC weather news
Like everyone else I'm sure, sleep (well staying asleep) just doesn't happen. What have you tried, and what works best for you?
Mirapex for RLS et lunesta I sometimes still wake up et might feel wide awake but not for very long
I can't sleep at night at all, so during the day I and very sleepy and find myself waking up without remembering falling asleep. I slept from 7am to 7pm! I have no idea! I could not keep myself awake. Does anyone have this?
you may have sleep apnea. You could be low in iron and B-12, bloodwork would tell the doctor what you need. Rhuematologist could tell you
I have Fibro since my 50's I am now 75. I feel bad all the time. Is this Fibro???
Delta 8
I did the sleep study test few months ago. I forgot about it, then I’m told I do not have sleep apnea. But I do have trouble sleeping and staying asleep sometimes. Not sure if I should retest? I get fatigue a lot during the day.
I have sleep apnea and can’t sleep without machine now….I can feel myself not breathing if I forget to put it on.