Fibromyalgia
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Full Time Employment And Fibro
Full Time Employment And Fibro
just for my own sanity... How many of you lovely people have lost a job or more than one due to your fibro symptoms?
Sleeping All Day
Sleeping All Day
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?
I find my Medical Marijuana helps too. I have a Vapourizer for my bud & gel capsules, too.
Sweating
Sweating
Does anyone sweat with there fibromyalgia not just at night but during the day as well?
Fibro Flare
Fibro Flare
How long on average does a flare up of symptoms usually last. I'm quite newly diagnosed but I m still struggling with daily fatigue. I'm taking herbal suppliments to help me get a few hours sleep and same for energy but nothing works
My severe flares will last a few days to a week but I have pain or discomfort to some extent almost daily. Have just learned to expect it and am trying… read more
Describe What A Flare Up Is To You ?
Describe What A Flare Up Is To You ?
We all speak of the dreaded " flare up" but do we all experience the same symptoms ? For my own curiosity I'd like to know what others call their flare up . A flare to me is my whole body filled with aching , burning , stinging relentless pain. My mind becomes cloudy, thoughts make no sense, speaking becomes hard because the brain and mouth aren't working together . Nothing takes the pain away, no amount of drugs, therapy or rest eases it, it's like the flare takes over and… read more
gabapentin helps me. It doesn't take all of it away but it can take the edge off
Does Anyone Else Get Tongue Tied And Get Words Mixed Up?
Does Anyone Else Get Tongue Tied And Get Words Mixed Up?
This has been a very busy week at work - my body isn’t so happy. My feet hurt even when I first get up in the morning. My left elbow hurts - it’s usually the first body part to experience pain.
What concerns me today though is that I’m struggling to speak properly. I’m getting words and letters mixed up like saying “baper pag” instead of “paper bag”. Does anyone else have this problem? It’s a bit scary.
Does Anyone Get Exhausted And Depressed After A Simple Outing?
Does Anyone Get Exhausted And Depressed After A Simple Outing?
Hi Everyone,
For years when I come home after being out I find myself sitting in my car for about an hour or more unable to move feeling exhausted and down. For a long time I thought it had to do with my PTSD but tonight I think it is due to fibro fog and fatigue??
Can anyone relate? Thank you in advance!
How Do You Respond To Insensitive Remarks?
How Do You Respond To Insensitive Remarks?
I have a friend who does not understand my fatigue level. She constantly is on the go and says "I only slept 2 (2-4 usually) hours last night" . The thing that upsets me is she says "just drink an energy drink" on a consistent basis. I've tried to explain it is not the same thing as just being "tired".
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle these scenarios?
Thanks in advance!
For me, as I just shared in another response, my sense that I am more often in the educator seat than the supported seat, even with all of my specialty… read more
Foggy Brain
Foggy Brain
What can I do to help with my foggy brain? I'm a nurse and get really embarrassed when I can't think of my words.
Does Anyone Else Get Pain Like Someone Is Sticking A Pin In You
Does Anyone Else Get Pain Like Someone Is Sticking A Pin In You
Its like a sudden jabbing pain like someone has stabbed you with a pin or several pins. Its is so embarrassing when it happens and I have visitors. We can be talking away and suddenly I will jump up and shout OUCH!.
I feel such a fool, they must think I am nuts.
When my guest asks what's wrong I just reply I think I was stung by a wasp. Cos that's kind of what it feels like. Does anyone else experience this sudden random pain?
