When you were first diagnosed with fibro what were your feeling? Did it change your out look on life? When I was finally diagnosed even though I knew I had it I was in shock. Mainly because I wasn't to educated on the subject. So I did my research and found comfort in my findings. I was like omg no wonder I feel this or that or no wonder I had such a hard time getting out of bed due to pain. It opened a whole new world for me. Please share your story

hi all what is a flare up.?..is this what i am having is a flare up.?..numbness in arms in hands.?..weak grip in hands.?..carnt feel my hands,feels like hot water running throu my entire body aches&pains all over,stiff sore neck..and sweat well i must triple sweat.feet am so painful to walk on,my brain wont focus feel like people just talkin throu me nuffin registareing to me and all i want to do is rest&sleep all day long is this a flare or just everyday symptoms of fibro...feel so low in… read more

My pain Dr wants to send me to a surgeon about my bulging disc. That's all he should be touching unless he finds something else on my MRI'S . I am not having anything else done, I don't want anyone to touch my neck and back. My question is, to those out there that have had some kind of surgery on a bulging disc what was your experience? What exactly do they do,How long until you were back to you, did it make your fibro or if you have a bad back worse, did it help at all ? I have bad disc on the… read more

It is annoying and I've discovered that Lidocaine relieves it and I've assumed that the itching is fibro acting up again. The itching stops several minutes after applying it. I use 5mg Lidocaine at my doctor's urging which also relieves pain close to the skin.

What do you do when little symptoms keep piling up? I have a therapist & psychiatrist. I am on Lyrica & anti-depressants. I am worn out from pain, other conditions, 4 spinal surgeries, cancer, fatigue. Last night I prayed God would just take me. I want to see my husband, son & dog again. I don't want to tell my new husband how bad I feel. I think the Kyrica is making me more depressed. I can no longer drive & going out exhausts me. This is not a life.

I am finding more and more often, I dont want to go anywhere. I am content to stay home , do paperwork for my business and my crafts and some tv. Does anyone else feel this way?

I have a friend that no matter how many times I try to explain fibromyalgia to her she just does not get it. She wants to know why I feel pain worse then other people. Please.....someone......give me an answer to tell her cause I am super frustrated.
I have three teeth coming out to get my top plate and I know three teeth is going to feel very painful......

Im having a hard time, feeling annoying with the ups and down with fibro. Atm very bad flares last couple of days. I feel like my partner shuts of from it.

I keep looking reading etc for possible solutions, diets, swimming whatever. I get lost in it. But he doesnt seem to understand that i cant stop looking for answers. Even if its just to get a little release.

I feel very alone since im not honest to my friends about how bad it really feels. Because of shame.

Its a lonely journey. So happy… read more