I wish to explain more about my perspective of the stigma of fibromyalgia. It seems as if the stigma exists no matter what state the FM patient happens to be in at any given time. We are not allowed to be sick. Yet we are also not allowed to have good days or hours without the stigma. Of course, I have my good and bad... Read more
I think so. The doctor put me on it about 2 months ago for my depression and nerves. I also take Paxil and have for a long time. Well, I noticed the pain is not as bad most days and lets up quicker. Even a tad more of energy. I wrote the people over at Bristol Myers Squibb and they called me last week. They said... Read more
I just want to introduce myself. I am an RN of 17 years. I had never heard the term "fibromyalgia" until I got very ill about 7 years ago. I had no idea what was wrong with me. I thought at first I had a fatal disease and would die. This is because my body literally felt as if I were dying.
I am going... Read more
I am very very happy to see that FINALLY someone did a survey that seems to have included the real or rather more severe FM patients. For so long I have heard the myth that says "narcotics won't work for fibro pain". Not true and could not be further from the truth. The survey results I found on this site is probably... Read more
I can recall a night years ago when it first arrived. In bed, I tossed and turned. I would put my hands on pillows, postion them every way imagined, and hope the burning hell would leave them. The tingling would begin. The tingling would go into numbness and then swing into severe burning torture. The pendulum of... Read more
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ChronicPainConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
