Chronic Pain - All People Who Are Interested In "Fibromyalgia"

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posted 11/08/2009, comments (3)

Fibromyalgia/Stigma of Good and Bad Hours

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 Chevron

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Jeff L

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Former military, former teacher

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posted 11/05/2009, comments (3)

A realistic Oxycodone dosage?

I've got a question - and a complaint - about Oxycodone dosages. I'll have to give you some context here I guess. I had to go onto long-term disability. For many years my primary care has been through the local VA clinic. The VA clinic told me it is their policy to NOT get involved in anything to do with disability claims;... Read more Chevron

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moron are everywhere and one hurt me.

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posted 11/01/2009, comment (1)

kadian and I.R. oxycodone

i know my Kadian is morpheine but is my Oxycodon I.R. really Oxycontin? I have gotten a lot of different answears and remember the stigma back in appalachia about the hillbilly herion oxy. don't want to be on too addictive of a med any thought's?

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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

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posted 10/31/2009, comments (0)

Holiday Shopping with Chronic Pain: Top 20 Tips

I used to love browsing through the stores during the holidays, looking for just the right gift for family and friends. Unfortunately these days, shopping quickly turns into an adventure in pain. Quarter-mile treks across full parking lots, crowds of people bumping into me, and 30 minute waits in long check-out lines are nightmares... Read more Chevron

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Linda

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recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, suffer from P.T.S.D.

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posted 10/27/2009, comments (5)

how do i explain F.M. to friends?

I recently was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, i have a friend who is sympothetic to my pain at work, but my anxiety level is driving her up a wall, was on cymbalta falling asleep everywhere, cant remember what i said to my co-workers or boss, and also i think i brought my friends name up in a situation that was very important to one of our clients... Read more Chevron

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