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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

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posted 10/28/2009, comments (4)

Early Fibromyalgia Treatment More Effective

I've seen several people comment that they (or their doctors) think they may have fibromyalgia, but they're just not ready to go there. While I can understand the reluctance to accept a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, there are significant benefits to acknowledging it and starting treatment as early as possible. A new thesis from the... Read more Chevron

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MaryR

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Doctor, Medtronics & Insurance Companies Won't Help

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (6)

Major Problems w/ Med. 8627L18 Pain Mgmt

Girlfriend suggested I submit this to seek help and/or help another with my story so here it goes: I had a failed l4-l5 fusion w/ hardware, surgery never helped w/ lower back pain or sciatica in left leg. Took every prescription over 2 years; duragesic patches worked best 75 mg but had problems passing out w/ Texas Heat. ... Read more Chevron

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moron are everywhere and one hurt me.

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posted 10/18/2009, comments (10)

5 level lower back fusion at 32, what do you think?

I am scared really bad but i can manage right now with meds, but i still have pain every day. The surgury is a not for sure thing the DR. told me...you opinion's

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Denise Coleman

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (18)

Coping as Individuals

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that over 76 million people live with pain. I was reminded recently that we must not just think of this huge number but of the individuals that comprise it. I met a woman who is living with disabling pain, trying to cope and support herself, even though the Social Security Administration... Read more Chevron

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teero09

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i have fibromyalgia and arthritus for about 15 years

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posted 10/02/2009, comments (8)

restless legs and chronic pain

HAS ANYONE HERE EVER HAD TROUBLE WITH RESTLESS LEGS WITH THEIR CHRONIC PAIN?? LAST SUMMER I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO GO CRAZY. I WOULD PUT OFF GOING TO BED. I FINALLY SAW A NEUROLOGISY WHO PUT ME ON REQUIP, HE HAD TO KEEP UPING THE DOES UNTIL IT TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THATS SOME NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION!!! HOPE IT HELPS SOMEONE... Read more Chevron

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