... I knew I just need a stronger dose and I told the shrink that’s what I thought. “No I don't think that will do it. Let’s take you off and put you on Prozac.” Well the pain relief I was getting from the Cymbalta came back and the Prozac made me crazy. So now I’m going nuts and my pain increased. I called the shrink and told her what was going on. ...
Member Spotlight: How Fibromyalgia Has Changed My Life
... I knew I just need a stronger dose and I told the shrink that’s what I thought. “No I don't think that will do it. Let’s take you off and put you on Prozac.” Well the pain relief I was getting from the Cymbalta came back and the Prozac made me crazy. So now I’m going nuts and my pain increased. I called the shrink and told her what was going on. ...
... “Outside of showering, calamine lotion helps me, as does pure aloe vera, and if it’s extremely bad, then taking an oral one-day dose of an over-the-counter antihistamine,” another member said.Prescription MedicationsSome prescription drugs that alleviate fibromyalgia pain may also help with itching. ...
Itching With Fibromyalgia: How To Stop the Itching at Night and More
... “Outside of showering, calamine lotion helps me, as does pure aloe vera, and if it’s extremely bad, then taking an oral one-day dose of an over-the-counter antihistamine,” another member said.Prescription MedicationsSome prescription drugs that alleviate fibromyalgia pain may also help with itching. ...
... However, what you consider to be high intensity might be low or moderate intensity for someone else. You can learn to monitor your heart rate and how you feel to figure out how hard to exercise. ...
... We found very little evidence about its safety or effectiveness in treating the conditions for which it is being promoted," Yustein said.The FDA also warned that whole body cryotherapy poses a number of risks, including frostbite, burns and eye injury from extremely low temperatures.According to Dr. ...
FDA Throws Cold Water on Whole Body Cryotherapy
... We found very little evidence about its safety or effectiveness in treating the conditions for which it is being promoted," Yustein said.The FDA also warned that whole body cryotherapy poses a number of risks, including frostbite, burns and eye injury from extremely low temperatures.According to Dr. ...
... For example, hypothyroid tests will show abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones.Most autoimmune conditions will show high levels of inflammatory proteins and autoantibodies, which are proteins made by the immune system that attack the body’s tissues. However, this does not mean your doctor will always test your blood for autoimmune conditions. ...
Fibromyalgia – The Path to Diagnosis
... For example, hypothyroid tests will show abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones.Most autoimmune conditions will show high levels of inflammatory proteins and autoantibodies, which are proteins made by the immune system that attack the body’s tissues. However, this does not mean your doctor will always test your blood for autoimmune conditions. ...
... Some of the most common answers we heard:Think more positivelyJust move around moreYou don’t look sickIf you accept this, things will go betterJust drink more waterIt’s all in your headDon’t use prescription drugs, use aromatherapyMaybe you have a low pain threshold...Push through the painEveryone's situation is different and not all of these apply ...
Your Answers: The Worst Fibro Advice (Infographic)
... Some of the most common answers we heard:Think more positivelyJust move around moreYou don’t look sickIf you accept this, things will go betterJust drink more waterIt’s all in your headDon’t use prescription drugs, use aromatherapyMaybe you have a low pain threshold...Push through the painEveryone's situation is different and not all of these apply ...
... To put it honestly, those with chronic conditions simply become so strong from all the suffering that, yes, they can still laugh and smile while in pain, which says not that the pain is low but that the need for relief is high.Getting Out I don't have to worry about this coming across the wrong way too much because I'm lucky to leave the house once ...
Five Things That Don't Mean We're Okay
... To put it honestly, those with chronic conditions simply become so strong from all the suffering that, yes, they can still laugh and smile while in pain, which says not that the pain is low but that the need for relief is high.Getting Out I don't have to worry about this coming across the wrong way too much because I'm lucky to leave the house once ...
... Feeling very low today and need to sort out some things. Firstly need to be compassionate to myself... give myself a hug.""I need to be okay with who I am NOW and to stop beating myself up for not living up to the person I use to be. Sadly, that person no longer exists and I need to be compassionate, kind, and loving to the person I am today." ...
Ready to Stop Judging Yourself?
... Feeling very low today and need to sort out some things. Firstly need to be compassionate to myself... give myself a hug.""I need to be okay with who I am NOW and to stop beating myself up for not living up to the person I use to be. Sadly, that person no longer exists and I need to be compassionate, kind, and loving to the person I am today." ...
... Here are some conversations about feeling misunderstood:• Feeling really low as my husband is failing to understand how I'm feeling. • Close family can be the toughest critics. They sometimes take your exhaustion for pure laziness.• A lot of times I feel no one at home even my husband of 16 years understands. ...
Feeling Misunderstood and Fibro
... Here are some conversations about feeling misunderstood:• Feeling really low as my husband is failing to understand how I'm feeling. • Close family can be the toughest critics. They sometimes take your exhaustion for pure laziness.• A lot of times I feel no one at home even my husband of 16 years understands. ...
... Low energy impacts every aspect of members’ lives, from work to family to their mental health. “No energy for showers, cleaning house, dishes, laundry or seeing friends. I feel like a waste of space!” one member despaired. Increasing energy is a top priority for parents on MyFibroTeam. ...
Increasing Energy with Fibromyalgia
... Low energy impacts every aspect of members’ lives, from work to family to their mental health. “No energy for showers, cleaning house, dishes, laundry or seeing friends. I feel like a waste of space!” one member despaired. Increasing energy is a top priority for parents on MyFibroTeam. ...
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