I have been hearing people talk about a lack of oxygen to the brain being a cause of inflammation, etc. I've seen where some say hyperbaric oxygen can cure fibromyalgia. So as I looked for ways to increase oxygen to the brain (exercise is certainly one), I find where low blood pressure will decrease oxygen to the brain. Wow, I have low blood pressure. The other night it was 81/60, though it is usually 90/70. Do any of you have consistently low blood pressure? Cause maybe this is one path to… read more

I have been diagnosed with gastrparesis, I have read some about it. But would like to know what others do when having an attack?

please help, I suffer from fibro for 25years. I have restless legs , is this related to fibro, it is always starts on the left ankle until I cannot handle the shakes. my 2nd question since January I have terrible rash coming and going. it started on my tummy, then the lower legs, upper arms, face red, swollen and extremely itchy. I have seen numerous docters and specialists blood tests were done but no answer. for the past 2 weeks the rash is back starting on the right breast, then the left… read more

There are many ways to reach out to help, and of course the needs will change for each person. Big things like helping clean the house or cooking meals can help, but often it’s the little things that are the best, like opening the door for them, or remembering not to wear perfume. Here’s a list of a few things that can help (with thanks to many other websites I‘ve read similar lists on over the years):

~ Don’t be afraid to hug her gently, but please no bear hugs
~ Understand that just because… read more

I'd say it's the fibromyalgia as I suffer with extreme hot sweats waking up freezing cold as I am that wet head to foot, my hair will be drenched wet through and this has been going on for few years before being diagnosed with anything and before taking any medication ,
I have only been taking duloxotine For several weeks and I was the same before these x

I had a couple of shots a week ago and the following morning when I woke up, I couldn’t move. My husband lifted my head to give me a pain pill then about 15 minutes later I was able to move limb by limb. Horrible!!!! It happened the following morning also. Needless to say I’m still in pain. Has anyone experienced this PARALYZING PAIN???

I'm finding I'm getting looks of "I'm sure she is faking". I have times where my energy is just sucked out of me. I can be joining in the conversation one minute the next I just feel so ill. At work they give me 10mins break and I feel so much better when I get in. I don't think people realise that just 10-30 mins sensory break can bring me back

I have been suffering muscle weakness and cramping in my left side mainly for bearings 10mths now. Have also had pins and needles to my hands and feet continually for about six months. Some mornings it's taking an hour to get out of bed. My head is telling me but my body isn't having any of it. I was signed off work 10wks ago due to chronic fatigue which took six weeks to lift from the extreme. I am due to go back to work this week but my big concern is how long before I see the rheumatology… read more