Been dealing with a flare up this last week, most likely due to the severe weather changes. First chilly fall temperatures then a sudden high increase in humidity accompanied by rain. Now we are experiencing very cold temperatures with rain. I thought I was finally over the worst of the flare until yesterday when I awoke with an aching back.... Read more
Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this. I have been wondering about this for awhile and have found the same question to be on the mind of a fellow chronic pain friend. I know that I have read somewhere, although cannot find it in the books I own, about a link between Fibromyalgia and childhood asthma. Both myself and my friend have... Read more
I'm looking at going back to see my doctor again about my chronic headaches but would like to go in armed with a little more information.I have suffered from chronic tension type headaches for the last 2 years, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006. I have been taking Amitriptyline to help manage the pain and the drug has worked great for me.... Read more
It was brought to my attention that my previous sharepost for this article was not working so I'm posting it again. I hope it works this time! If not, just copy & paste the link into your browser and you'll find it.Always nice to see more awareness for FM in the... Read more
Just wanted to post an update for you all.I saw my doctor today regarding my FM and asked her the burning question (no pun intented, haha!) "Why am I so HOT!?" She told me that there are a few possibilities. It could be thyroid related, a medication side effect (Amitriptyline has increased body temp. as a side effect) or it is very possible that... Read more
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