Current Events > My doctor strongly believes I may have fibromyalgia

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Ive been experiencing body wide pain for a while, along with tingling of my hands and feet at times. The pain can be so bad that I can barely get out of bed on some days. I end up just working from home when I have those flare ups. Initial tests show no autoimmune disease or rheumatoid arthritis. I have had nerve compression in my neck for a while now but my doctor thinks its been fibro thats causing the pain. Before it was mostly in my neck and shoulders but now its my whole body.

He referred me to a rheumatologist for diagnosis. Supposedly one of the best and has treated many fibro patients. I have been waiting for 3 months to see him, but now its looking like hes canceling upcoming appointments. Mine is end of April so Im really hoping I will get to see him.

Today is one of those shitty painful days, so Im kind of grateful were all working from home anyway. But the thought of spending more months in this kind of pain is freaking me out. I know folks have worse out there happening due to this virus, so Im grateful I have a job at all and relatively doing ok.

Just venting.

I wasnt aware thats something that can creep up on you later in life. thought it was something you were born with

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Weezy_Tha_Don posted...

I wasnt aware thats something that can creep up on you later in life. thought it was something you were born with

From what my doctor said it actually tends to develop in your 30s and often takes a while to get diagnosed.

That sucks to hear man. A friend of mine has fibro Plus some other stuff and shes pretty miserable with it all.

Best of luck with it

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That sucks man, sorry you're hurting. i'm lucky my health problems don't cause me any kind of pain.

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Sending an e-hug, they are safe even in Corona times.

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My cousin has it. It started in her early 30's. She manages it with medication she says. Seems to be more prevalent in women than men.

Hopefully you and your doc can find a solution that works for you. Good luck.

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I'm sorry, that sucks. I know it can be hard to treat as well. At least you're able to work from home so you can be somewhat more comfortable when it flares up.

my cousin has it, weed helps her

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Fibromyalgia is a crutch diagnosis when you can't figure out what's going on.

::Gives you a big hug::

Hopefully you can get it diagnosed and treated soon.

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Awesome posted...

my cousin has it, weed helps her

I have heard this too.

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Hummer 2 posted...

Fibromyalgia is a crutch diagnosis when you can't figure out what's going on.

Wrong. Studies are coming out that it is quite similar to the underlying factors that cause clinical depression and thus explains why certain antidepressants have shown some measure of success in treating the symptoms.
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Dang Cleo, I'm sorry to hear you're in constant pain. Hopefully the doc can get you in and, if that is what you have, start some treatments to help ease the pain. Hang in there!

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Paragon21XX posted...

Wrong. Studies are coming out that it is quite similar to the underlying factors that cause clinical depression and thus explains why certain antidepressants have shown some measure of success in treating the symptoms.

That's because it is essentially depression.

I was diagnosed with RA at 2. Medicine is so much better than it was 28 years ago, back then they just threw prednisone at me. Now 3 joint replacements later and I havent been on any medication in almost a decade. But the medications that are out there now are fantastic and will really help with the day to day pain.

If you have any concerns or questions let me know!

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Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I am lucky to have a job that is flexible about these kind of things. I really feel for people who dont have the same flexibility and have to deal with health issues.

Awesome posted...

my cousin has it, weed helps her

I dont smoke but Ive tried cbd/thc oils and they do help somewhat. I also have a topical cream. Some days though it does nothing. Last night I was up until 2 am trying to sleep but couldnt because of the pain. None of my creams or oils helped.

Jiggy101011 posted...

I was diagnosed with RA at 2. Medicine is so much better than it was 28 years ago, back then they just threw prednisone at me. Now 3 joint replacements later and I havent been on any medication in almost a decade. But the medications that are out there now are fantastic and will really help with the day to day pain.

If you have any concerns or questions let me know!

Thank you! Im sorry youve had to live with that for your whole life. That must have been hard for you. What has been some things that have helped ease the pain?

Yeah my grandma has it. Medical weed seems to help her a lot.

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