When I have a Fibromyalgia flare up I get lumps under my skin. They are very painful and have to be treated with prescription 5% lidocaine patches. Sometimes body shots, sometimes shots at the pain points. My arms sometimes look like a roller coaster. My lumps are on my upper shoulders, both arms, the middle and lower of my back, and sometimes on my thighs. No one can touch them because I will cry out in pain. I was reading articles last night, because I couldn't sleep, in which they all said… read more
Deborah, I know that a few people on here have complained about those symptoms from time to time. You poor dear, sounds horrid. Try to check the internet
As far as having the endurance to complete… read more
Hugs n healing vibes to you all
Spoons theory works basically the same way, actually.
So think of yourself well ahead of the game. But knowing it and using it, especially as an adult-
You already got the basics down. Hugs
Damn!...a hard pill to swallow. I don't get any good days at the moment. Hopefully one day I will, thanks.
They also affect my eyes. Light also pulsates. Anyone else?
Those are no fun. I get them too. Photophobia is a huge symptom of migraines. I get that. If it's moved to pulsating, you should call an ambulance to go to hospital
Don't attempt under any… read more
Wishing you a good not sore weekend
Well. Sally, I have had Cataracts and have Macular Degeneration. Luckily they were caught early and so far both are under control. I don't believe my eye problems have anything to do with my Fibro… read more
The conditions that affect my ability to work include fibromyalgia, an unspecified connective tissue disorder (suspected hEDS), anxiety, and ADHD. I lost my dream job last year. I was able to live on savings for a bit of time while focusing on my art and medical treatment. As of last week I am unemployed with less than $50 in my bank account and not yet on disability. I need to find work ASAP, as I ran out of time to either improve my conditions or get on disability before re-entering the work… read more
I worked hard to pass the Real Estate test!! ( I took it 7 times with my Fibro Fog before passing it!!) I was able to buy an old v. small house. I fixed it up, (Mostly by myself), and sold it. I went… read more