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I Don't Understand When Ppl Say They're Having A Flare. Are Yall Not In Constant Pain Like I Am? I'm In Pain All The Time!

By A MyFibroTeam Member 57 answers

Which Fibromyalgia Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyFibroTeam Member 261 answers

What Daily Or More Or Less Frequent Services Do You Believe You Need To Help You With Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms?

By A MyFibroTeam Member 60 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Fibromyalgia?

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Does Anyone Go To Pain Management For There Fibromyalgia Thanks ?

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Connecticut, CT
A MyFibroTeam Member

I did do but they wanted me to do a 5 x a week for 3 week course. I wouldn't have managed it as it was so far and I am not physically able. If they had offered alternative therapies I would have had… read more

June 11 (edited)

Do You Guys Feel That Your Diet Has A Big Impact On Your Fibromyalgia?

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Pará, Brazil
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm so sorry Stephanie. I lost 45 lbs. when I was first diagnosed. Now I am eating less but its not a problem for me. I still have to watch...beef, raw veggies (I love salads) are the worst for me. I… read more

June 12

Why Does My Whole Body Burn So Bad

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Barrow in Furness, UK

Fibromyalgia

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes my body does at times but when I avoid Nightshade foods it feels better.

June 11

Are There Any Side Effects I Shoukd Be Aware Of My Doctor Wants Me Ti Take Cymbalta Has It Helped Anyone And What Are The Side Effects

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Sharon, MA
A MyFibroTeam Member

It took about 6 weeks for the fatigue and nausea to fully go away, but it is truly life changing for me. I was hesitant to go on it from everything I read about it but now I am on 60mg and so happy I… read more

June 12

My Doctor Wants Me To Take Cymbalta Are There Any Side Effects I Should Be Aware Of I Have Horrible Anxity Are

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Sharon, MA
A MyFibroTeam Member

It is good for me.. Check my fibromyalgia back paying away, which was a godsend.And it also helps my a depression.. You may need to add an anxiety pill

June 10

Do Any Of You Have Trouble With Excessive (often Completely Unexplainable) Bruising?

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Taft, CA

I mean, sure, I'm clumsy, but not THAT clumsy. I think you could look at me cross-eyed and I'd get a random bruise.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes it's Fibromyalgia

June 9

I Have Excessive Sweating Sweating And Feel Like Fainting? Anyone Else?

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Milliken, CO

I sweat any time day or night, any month of the year. What scares me the most is when my face gets red and hot I better sit down. I get dizzy and a few times I have fainted. I'm just thankful I have the warning. Does anyone get hot to this extreme?

A MyFibroTeam Member

I sweat all the time. I carry a small towel with me because it gets really bad if I have an appointment and I’ve never been there before. It stresses me out. When I’m at home my husband is saying it’s… read more

June 12

Does Anybody Else Have The Problem Of Starting To Speak A Word But Then Forgetting How To Pronounce It? It’s As Though The Word No Longer Ex

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Taos, NM
A MyFibroTeam Member

Don't get nervous

June 6

Cymbalta

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Dover, DE

Does anyone know of any link between cymbalta and excessive sweating?

A MyFibroTeam Member

it is listed as common side effect of Cymbalta." Increased sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a common side effect of Cymbalta (duloxetine), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)… read more

June 5

Has Anyone Connected Fibromyalgia With IBS, Endometriosis?

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New York, NY
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I think so when I was c section I remember hearing doc saying to trainee this is what we call endometriosis but nobody actually told me I had it so I don't know

June 5
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