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Who Wears Their Pajamas When You Are At Home?

By A MyFibroTeam Member 38 answers

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Fibromyalgia In The Heat?

By A MyFibroTeam Member 119 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Fibromyalgia?

By A MyFibroTeam Member 82 answers

Which Fibromyalgia Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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I Have One Very Swollen Foot Is This Fibro It Feels As Tho Its Going To Burst Take Care Everyone X

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Glasgow, UK
A MyFibroTeam Member

Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema)
Swelling in the ankles, feet or legs often goes away on its own. See a GP if it does not get better in a few days.

Common causes of swollen ankles, feet and… read more

May 21

Does Alcohol Effect Your Pain And Inflammation?

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San Diego, CA

I am having to give up Alcohol again due to the pain it brings on to my Fibro and restless leg.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I stopped drinking completely when fibro struck me as I already am sick feeling everyday from fibro

May 23

Does Anyone Experience Hand And Wrist Pain?- I Did “a Little” Gardening Yesterday And Now My Wrists Are Killing Me!

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Essex Junction, VT

I was having a good day yesterday, so I did some gardening and my hands are kind of locked in a claw like position, and my wrists are really sore like they are trying to recover. It feels like an exaggerated response to using my hands in a different way. I wasn’t expecting such a reaction and I’m not sure if this is just a fibromyalgia reaction or arthritis…. Which X-rays don’t show I have much of. However, I’ve come to realize that X-rays really don’t show much other than bone structure. The… read more

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes pain and tightness in my hands all the time this is one of my most disabling issue. Frustration plenty just to do something. I hope this improves over time. Warm weather feeling ok. Cheers to… read more

May 23

Is There A List Of My Team Members And Teams Who Have Accepted Me Somewhere.

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Kent in England
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks.

May 19

Does Anyone Have Pain When You Just Put Pressure On Any Of Your Muscles? Like With Your Finger?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Willits, CA
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, sometimes the pain is just too much. I’ll have to wear a sign that says please do not touch…Fibro in session

May 22

I Need Information About Duloxetine

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kent in England

I have just started on Duloxetine Cymbalta. Are other people taking this? Does it help, how? What sort of dose do you take? Are there long term side affects. I have only been on this drug eight days and I can’t stay awake, it has taken away my motivation feeling more depressed. Like it says on the package. I hope there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

A MyFibroTeam Member

i had horrible side effects, most meds I tried I was very sensitive too, so just supplements now, holistic

September 7

Do Any Of You Get Pain In Your Sides Or In Your Butt That Makes You Have To Sit Down? Makes Walking A Lot Harder And Eases Up After A Bit?

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New Jersey, NJ
A MyFibroTeam Member

I live with someone who is a pain in the butt.

May 19

How Do You Set The Faces When You Comment On Your Day. Mine Ended Up Far Too Cheerful Boo Hoo.

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kent in England
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks

May 19

I Am From Kent In The United Kingdom But My Profile Says I Am From London Ar. How Do I Change This.

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Kent in England
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks Tasha6 I will try but computers have a vendetta against me. Why I never hurt them?

May 19

Hi Everyone. I'm Interested If People With Fibromyalgia Take Vitamins, And If So May I Ask What They Are ..i Take D3 1000, Vitamin B And C

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Australia
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Steve! I take them all because I am Vitamin and Nutrient deficiency. If I crash I end up in the hospital. I don't absorb them at all so I take higher dosages...

June 7
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