Fibromyalgia diagnosis story: pain in legs & paresthesias
Dx changed things for me, because finally someone believed the strange laundry list of symptoms I had been complaining of for four years. It said, I am not CRAZY, this pain is real. Validated, yet tr…
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Fibromyalgia Diagnosed After Back Injury
It wasn't "real" until I got the internet, then I didn't feel so crazy, though I may be all alone in that epiphany! Finally people have at least heard of FM! The stigma is fading perhaps but it's so …
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Some Fibromyalgia Symptoms as a Child
Felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders because some one knew what was wrong, but then I found out that there was no cure, no knowledge, no nothing , no interest ( I'm from Australia!)Had…
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Tough Time After Diagnosing Doctor Left
I am hoping now am back at my old/new GP things will get much better. I need to figure out the "itch" because I literally want to take my skin off! I'd love to hear if anyone else has experienced thi…
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Quick Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Once I got the diagnosis I was so relieved that I finally knew what was wrong with me. Both of the doctors my PCP and Rhemy took care of medications that might help me. We started out slow and slowly…
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Epstein-Barr Diagnosed Before Fibromyalgia
Finally, I knew what I was fighting. I had a direction, help and access to gaining an understanding of this illness! Trial and error with meds, side effects that almost killed me and comments from pe…
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Fibromyalgia Misdiagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis
I have not been truly diagnosed and I am still looking for a Dr. and still trying to rule out any other possibilities. I am learning a lot! Which is a good thing, but there are some Dr.s who are inti…
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Fatigue, Then Pain
IT HASN'T CHANGED HAVING BEEN DIAGNOSED BECAUSE I HAVE NOT FOUND A TREATMENT THAT WORKS, I SEE WHY PEOPLE NEVER EVEN LEAVE THE HOUSE, BUT IF I START DOING THAT THE DEPRESSION WILL SET IN, AT LEAST TH…
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Fatigue Began Before Pain
IT HASN'T CHANGED HAVING BEEN DIAGNOSED BECAUSE I HAVE NOT FOUND A TREATMENT THAT WORKS, I SEE WHY PEOPLE NEVER EVEN LEAVE THE HOUSE, BUT IF I START DOING THAT THE DEPRESSION WILL SET IN, AT LEAST TH…
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Seven Years for a Diagnosis
It was a relief. Even though there is no cure, I could start to forgive myself for being sick all the time. Before the diagnosis I felt guilty for not feeling well enough to go out with my husband at…
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Disabled Before Diagnosis
when i saw the gynacologist he did test on me that were very painful. then he told me i had fibromyalgia ,i did not know what it was ,my doctor put me on more painkillers ,and some medication for fib…
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms Started After Menopause
I can't remember who I used to be or what it felt to be pain free.....I try so hard not to let if effect my marriage and/or relationships...I have lost both of my children who are self-centered and d…
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First Symptoms Were Back Pain, Insomnia
At least I know what I have now. I can no longer work at my physically demanding job and am currently going thru the disability process. It is a long hard road and you must be persistent. I think mos…
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Symptoms Started at Age 10
Now I can research treatments and information better. I understand what I have been dealing with so instead of thinking everyone was correct in dismissing me, including family members, I now understa…
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Diagnosis Story: Fibromyalgia Pain Started in Back
I'm still stressed, but not as much. I know what the problem is now and I am finding ways to deal with that. I still cry myself to sleep, but it is getting better. My family has been supportive and t…
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Fibromyalgia Started With a Stiff Neck
When I was reading the pamphlet on Fibromyalgia I was so excited that I finally knew what was wrong with me. However, since I had never heard of FM, I had no idea that it was just the beginning of a …
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Multiple Misdiagnoses
My diagnosis has helped me to realize this disease is not in my head like I thought it was. Being in pain for so long can take away from your life. I am trying my hardest to keep active. I am trying …
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From doctor to doctor...
I learned by reading online about different treatments. My son (40 yrs old) has it and now my brother (age 59) has it. Lyrica has helped with the pain, but pretty much I have learned to hike up my bi…
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Waited Decades for a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
At least now I know that I am not crazy or lazy, I still get a bit emotional as I am now going through menopause and the lack of estrogen has made my fibro and fatigue magnify by about 70% (worse)My …
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