I’ve had swollen cheeks for the past few days. I went to my primary care dr but she wasn’t sure what to do about it. Anyone had this or know what to do…..
It may be TMJ =Temporal Mandible Joint pain
It’s a tough question to deal with to be sure!
You are right when you say "I know that "fibromyalgia" is just a label that doctors give to patients that they cannot or do not want to help". What you missed is that there is a real condition of Fibromyalgia except practically no one gets it right not even doctors. I've heard said there are 200 symptoms of Fibromyalgia and sure once you have a word that names something that you can't diagnose, that word can be used as an answer for a plethora of those ailments that there are no definitive tests… read more
I am definitely willing to listen and would like you to explain how it can be cured please. I would greatly appreciate it
I know when I’m eating and I think about swallowing it makes it harder to swallow and it doesn’t happen naturally. But when I’m distracted I swallow fine. I know it’s a lot harder said than done, but… read more
I don't miss that feeling at all...
Some days I fall asleep on the couch and my Mom texted me, I heard the text but went to respond and it came out a partial sentence and then just gibberish, just random letters. I tried again and the same thing happened, the third time I just stopped mid sentence. Does this have anything to do with my Fibro? A friend said it's called aphasia, but isn't that just having a stroke? I don't think it's that. Weird.
If I have a nap at the weekend only chance as I work during the week. Then I wake felling drugged or what I imagine it would feel like to have been out drinking a lot of alcohol, but I've never drank… read more
I thought I had bad feet and bad shoes, which would make everything hurt, right? Dr. said no, you have great feet. Then why is it the last time I wore dress shoes, I threw them in the garbage when i got home? From standing too much! Yikes, gimme a stool. I'll buy it myself! Back to the subject: who still wears cute shoes, and if not, what? (M/F/X can answer)
I get Orthotics & special shoes with more space for my feet from a foot specialist called a Pedorthist, or Chiropodist.
I told myself this year I am to take better care of myself!!! So far I've been very slow at it ( for obvious reasons) NO more excuses; I am my top priority!
So please tell me what it is that helps you feel better and relaxed or pampered??! Do you use expensive/quality shampoo conditioner??? Get you nails done??
Button line what's your "GO-To" for self care???? Beyond medication.
@A MyFibroTeam Member Have thought of you sweetheart
You are a true warrior honey and overcoming so very much. Self care is so good for you
Good to see you around once more. Take care my dear… read more
Has anybody used Melatonin for tinnitis?? I heard about it today...💜
I take it to help sleep, & inflammation.