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Has Any Members Had Weakness With Their Muscles And No Strength With Their Arms And Legs And What Has Helped U Gain It Back
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had that too they give out on me all the time today I dropped a tote I tried to lift I wish there was a cure for fibromyalgia

How Do People Deal With Having No Strength!
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I haven't gotten weaker. I workout. Even on bad days I am starting to move. Even if it is just a bit.

I Have Strength But No Stamina In My Muscles
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I have horrible upper and lower body pains (as does everyone here right?), well, I went to pt a while ago to do some water exercises, mind you I never got that far because I lost my insurance. Anyhow, when the therapist was working with me she said: "You have a lot of strength", but the way she said it was as if having the strength means I don't have an issue. Well, I may have strength in my muscles but that is because I am using all of my strength to use them and it only lasts seconds before… read more

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes this is me. I found a clinic with an exercise physiologist (Raeya) specialised in fibro who does skype consultations - https://www.activehealthclinic.com.au/

Grip Duration During Strength Training
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I’m doing strength training exercises and having a hard time with continuous gripping. What strength training gloves or straps work best for you?

Numbness
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When in bed, does anyone get numbess in their arm if you are sleeping on your side?

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes!

Right Side Side Pain
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Does anybody have right side pain in your around from your stomach,above hip area ?? Sometimes it radiates to my pelvic bone. Pain,pain pain !!!!

A MyFibroTeam Member

I find it very interesting that so many of us experience the same or similar symptoms.

What Is Fatigue?
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I seem to get daily fatigue around 6:15 to 7 pm, where I cannot keep my eyes open and then, I get fatigue for a wk. sometimes when I can barely get out of bed. ..what's going on?

A MyFibroTeam Member

I deal with the same thing I mean EXACTLY the same thing as you. PLEASE don't drive it will get you as your driving. It ended up being some of my medication but my blood work also (vitamins were low)… read more

Has Anyone Else Suffered From Eye Pain And Blurred Vision/numbness In Leg? I Have Had 3 Falls In A Month Now And My Leg Just Gives Way
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Evelyn, ty for your concern huni. When I hit my head I really thought I had cracked my skull as it hit hard but it happened so quickly!!! I think I ll need to start using my stick when walking soon… read more

Leg Strength??
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Does anyone feel like your legs are not strong enough that you feel you're going to fall??

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes

Is Anyone Taking Memantine For Fibromyalgia?
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This is my fourth month on memantine. Fortunately I have not experienced any side effects yet. It has helped to improve my fatigue a bit and my "get up and go" periodically . I'm hopeful it will just improve from here 🦋

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I learn so much new information about fibro and medtication thanks to you🙏🏻