Chronic Pain

Morgan

posted 10/09/2008, comments (4)

My doctors appointment...

I went to go see my doctor this morning. Of cousre he put me on new medicines. I have been on flexeril to help me sleep ( it ahs not been doing it's job ) now he put me on cymbalta. I have to take both meds. He is worried about my condition as I. I f we get my condition under control, then I will not have to travel to Philly. He keeps... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (6)

An update about my education...

Well, mom had her appointment with my principal on Tuesday. He has agreed to change my schedule to fit my needs. I will have a 2:15 dismissal daily along with a 20 minute break when needed. He told my mom that I even had enough credits to graduate my junior year, but I want to do things right and graduate with my classmates and friends... Read more Chevron

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Barbara Dawson

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)

flareups

I have been suffering from Fibro how do I know when a flareup is going to hit me? I seem to be constantly in pain no matter what medicine I take and I have no energy or desire what so ever, I am tired of being in a funk? Any ideas or suggestions??

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

I am suffering with alot of pain on the back of my neck, shoulders, left jaw, lower back, lower stomach, buttocks down right leg. What cann be causing such pain. I have been to every doctor and for MRI's & X-Rays and have taken so many different medications to help me but I am still with pain. Please Help! Thx Tammy

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posted 10/05/2008, comments (9)

Should You Get a Flu Shot?

Every fall the question of whether or not to get a flu shot arises. For some people, this is a no-brainer. But for those of us with fibromyalgia or ME/CFS (aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), the question poses something of a dilemma. Some people with FM or ME/CFS experience a flare or relapse following a flu shot. While this... Read more Chevron

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