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Board: Fibromyalgia 12-19-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By thefarm
Re: Just Diagnosed, Looking for People Who Understand

Welcome! You came to the right place! :)
Luckily you have finally been diagnosed so you can get the treatment you need. You'll learn how to control it in time.
Please be careful with cymbolta. I...
Board: Cancer: Brain 11-29-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,310
Posted By thefarm
Re: Headaches, pressure, derealization, nausea, vomiting, muscle & joint pain, fatigu

I couldnt imagine being told that at 16! That had to of been tough!
I have insurance through my husband work... Naturalpaths don't take insurance & the Lyme tests they run are expensive... The ones...
Board: Lyme Disease 11-19-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By thefarm
Re: Chronich sufferer... help!!!

I'm sorry, I'm alittle lost?
Do you think you were misdiagnosed with Lyme?
I haven't been diagnosed yet, been tested many times. Trying to come up with the $ to have a naturepath run tests. Even...
Board: Fibromyalgia 10-27-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By thefarm
Re: i need help.

That's understandable :( I've cried lots of times also. Doesn't help when you don't get the help you need from drs or the support you need at home... I'm glad you'll see a neuro again :) Make him...
Board: Fibromyalgia 10-27-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By thefarm
Why vomiting? I need help & advice...

I know I've asked before but so frustraited! I don't know what to do.
I go through phases where I am just sooo sick. Nothing stays down, so dehydrated. I usually have a horrible headache but not...
Board: Sjögren's Syndrome 10-23-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By thefarm
Re: Does this sound like it is Sjogren's?

Hello I haven't been diagnosed with it but looking it too it like you are...
I had negative labs. But did more reading & found thy the blood tests aren't the most accurate. I'm getting a lip biopsy...
Board: Fibromyalgia 10-10-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By thefarm
Re: Can anyone relate?? I hope so

Welcome! :)
We all know exactly what you are going through & how frustraiting it is. We have all been there... It took me 11 yrs to get any answers & still have something else going on but don't...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-27-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,064
Posted By thefarm
Re: What do you say to people who think Fibro is not a real condition

Yes it's very tough... It's been really hard on my marriage especially. The first two years after diagnosis were the worst. I had probs for 11 yrs before that. But I was able to push through the...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-24-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,204
Posted By thefarm
Re: Lyrica Withdrawal Symptoms

Ask your dr about Savella :) its supposed to pass through the liver & not build up like other meds. I hate the sweating but I usually freeze so I guess it's better than that...
Lyrica should not...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-22-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,204
Posted By thefarm
Re: Lyrica Withdrawal Symptoms

Welcome! :)
I have been on it & weined off. I really didn't notice withdraws but I switched to Savella rather quickly so I think that's why. Cymbolta was a nightmare! It helped with pain but that,...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-20-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By thefarm
Re: flare can go away anytime now!!!

I'm Sorry you are having such a tough time :( It sux having to do stuff when you are already miserable from over doing it... Hopefully you won't have to worry about moving again...
Our last renters...
Board: Fibromyalgia 07-03-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By thefarm
Re: Vollenteering for Fibro study, go in tomorrow :)

Thank You Rhaquel for all the info & Thank You Cat for the support :)
They were really nice there. Lists of questions about pain, symptoms, the effects of fibro, ect.
The blood work has to do with...
Board: Fibromyalgia 06-29-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By thefarm
Re: Any Suggestions Appreciated!!!

Hello,
Unfortunetly most of us spend years trying to get answers. Going to one worthless doctor to another. But you are on the right path. My mistake was not going to specialists. I went from one...
Board: Fibromyalgia 06-18-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,291
Posted By thefarm
Re: gone, now back again

Hey there!
Welcome back! Yes, we haven't seen you lately. But I'm sure everyone understands. I'm here more when having more problems because I rest more.
I'm glad to see you aren't having major...
Board: Fibromyalgia 06-17-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,421
Posted By thefarm
Re: Is Fibromyalgia pain constant?

Buddikay,
You made since to me the first time. The language of fibro lol
I agree, it's a vicous (sp?) cycle...

Gstien- I don't think I've welcomed you to the board yet, Welcome! :)
You'll get a...
Board: Fibromyalgia 06-09-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By thefarm
Re: Looking for answers - HELP PLZ

Welcome to the board!
I'm not sure if I had mild fibro or what for 11 yrs. Spent that time going dr to dr. When I finally figured that I was stuck with it & luckily couldn't get worst, it got...
Board: Fibromyalgia 05-27-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By thefarm
Re: bad day with fibro

I'm sorry :( It's really tough... I never really sweat till recently... I was always lucky, would take allot. But the last couple years it doesn't take much to sweat. Then I've been taking Savella...
Board: Fibromyalgia 05-11-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By thefarm
Re: Wish good days lasted

Hey there! Looks like you're on the right path! Hopefully this will all help :)
I take muscle relaxers for sleep & works well! I take it right before I want to fall asleep & hits me 20 mins later......
Board: Fibromyalgia 05-09-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By thefarm
Re: I am emotionally numb! Are you? Were you?

My Phycologist says I have PTSD & that's why I have a dissociative condition called Derealization. For me I feel like I'm living in a dream, not quite awake. I guess it's a drugged feeling. It is...
Board: Fibromyalgia 05-08-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By thefarm
Re: DHEA Supplement

It's a natural hormone our bodies make & it balances other hormones. There are supplements we can take to raise the DHEA hormones which can balance other hormones & lower Cortisol...
Board: Fibromyalgia 05-06-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By thefarm
Re: Guaifenesin Protocol?

You'd have to do a search on it. It's hard to explain & don't think I quite understand it. But I believe they say people with Fibro, their livers don't flush a certain plant enzyme or something like...
Board: Fibromyalgia 04-25-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By thefarm
Re: New to this board

Welcome to the Board! Bombard away! lol That's what we're here for right? Questions, answers & support!
I'm sorry you were diagnosed with this crazy disorder but Congrats & finally getting answers!!!
Board: Fibromyalgia 04-20-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,354
Posted By thefarm
Re: Fybro & non-believer's

It does feel like it doesn't it...
They don't understand how hard we work to get through our day. How much work it is to cook or clean when you are exhausted & hurt so bad...
That's wonderful he...
Board: Fibromyalgia 04-18-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By thefarm
Re: Question

Thesweetlife- sounds like an adventure! I hope you'll keep a diary so you can keep track of your progress! Sounds amazing & I am so proud I you for making such a life changing experience to have...
Board: Fibromyalgia 04-16-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By thefarm
Re: Less Sleep = More Pain, also less sleep more weight?

Oh yes, it's increadably difficult going from active to this... I've had probs for 11 yrs, the derealization & fatigue. Body always felt tired & heavy. But, I got up, had my coffee & by 8am I was...
Board: Fibromyalgia 04-04-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,128
Posted By thefarm
Re: Buzzing...

Welcome Itsgood2Bme! :)
Board: Fibromyalgia 04-02-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By thefarm
Re: They make fun of me

I'm with Jane... I'm not sure exactly the while situation but something needs done...
If its vollenteer, then don't vollenteer... But there's probably more to it...
Unfortuetly even te ones we...
Board: Fibromyalgia 03-31-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By thefarm
Re: Savella and Insomnia

Hello,
I was at a higher dose. It's been awhile so can't remember how much I was at. My Dr gave me 10 mg pills before i started weining. I remember taking my dose once a day for a couple days. Then...
Board: Fibromyalgia 03-30-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By thefarm
Re: Savella and Insomnia

Hello,
Savella has had the least side effects for me. I went on it because my parmisist said it doesn't go through your liver, or something like that, easier on the liver...
Anyhow... I weined...
Board: Fibromyalgia 03-29-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,659
Posted By thefarm
Re: Fibro fog???

Boobootwo- Look up Depersonalization. It's a Dissociative condition like the Derealization that I have, but alittle different. I think you might have it...
Board: Fibromyalgia 03-27-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 966
Posted By thefarm
Re: New here!

Welcome the the board! :)

First of all, now that you found this place please understand that you are not alone. It is a lonely feeling you are going through, but everyone here understands exactly...
Board: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 03-26-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 741
Posted By thefarm
Re: Why Now?

Hi Phoenix :)
I wish I could help but just not familiar enough with PTSD & the symptoms... I do understand anxiety though... I take Wellbutrin which has really helped me keep from stressing but...
Board: Fibromyalgia 03-26-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By thefarm
Re: 19 years old just diagnosed with fibro

Hello & welcome to the board!
What kind of Dr did you see? If its a primary you need to ask for a referal to see a Rhumetologist...
I think your symptoms are from low thyroid. It wouldn't hurt to...
Board: Fibromyalgia 03-25-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By thefarm
Re: New to forum

Welcome!!!
This board has been my biggest support :) When I felt lost, worried & confused I found this place & everyone has made life so much easier...

It's tough when family & friends don't...
Board: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 03-14-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,131
Posted By thefarm
New here. Anyone else have dissociation / derealization? Other problems?

Hi everyone,
I usually post on the Fibromyalgia board & was happy to see this board. I have derealization which is a dissociative disorder. I have also had chronic fatigue syndrome & the last few...
Board: Fibromyalgia 02-28-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,087
Posted By thefarm
Re: Pain is getting old

Welcome to the board Jean Ann!
I think we have every right to get frustraited... Only natural... I know I have my phases when I get very frustraited & really gets me down. My family isn't very...
Board: Fibromyalgia 02-18-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By thefarm
Re: Exhaustion normal? Please help.

You Definetly need all thyroid tests done! You should not have been put on Armour than taken off! I love Armour, only thing that works for me. But, you make need thyroid meds, just not that kind....
Board: Fibromyalgia 01-30-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,131
Posted By thefarm
Re: question

Welcome ChellChell! Yes it's not easy listening to our body's! I over do it & think boy am I gonna pay"... Then when I'm paying for it I'm thinking "boy tori, that was a dumb thing to do" lol But I'm...
Board: Fibromyalgia 01-10-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,577
Posted By thefarm
Re: Doing a semi Happy dance!

Glojer- the dollar store usually carries pill containers. I have a double sided am pm one then another for my mid-day pills. I once got on that has the days of the week with four pill slots which...
Board: Fibromyalgia 01-06-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,322
Posted By thefarm
Re: How do you know that fibro is the diagnosis and everything else has been ruled ou

Hello & Welcome :)
Have you looked up Anxiety? I'm one of those people that let things eat away at me, stress. I take Wellbutrin & works great! Helps me not stress on things.
I personally am not...
Board: Fibromyalgia 01-05-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By thefarm
Re: Fibro is spreading, anyone else?

Hi Mona!
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
I'm sorry you don't get many replies when you post normally... That doesn't seem fair... Please post when there is something you'd like to talk about, I promise...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-31-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By thefarm
Re: Could this be fibro?

Sorry accedently posted my reply twice...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-31-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By thefarm
Re: Could this be fibro?

Welcome lilusmom :)
Hey Mona! You are always so sweet & supportive! Love seeing your posts!
Not doing do hot either but since the temp dropped I've had very few good days. Anyhow, lilusmom it could...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-30-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By thefarm
Re: Turns out I have Chiari 1, not FM

Thank You :)
Soon as we get our disk drive working I'll have to look at mine. I think I have a copy...
Did you have to ask for an MRI? I did but they found nothing but some kind of puss pocket...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-28-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By thefarm
Re: new dx fibro/chronic pain syndrome

Hello & Welcome! :)
It seems like trauma is the trigger... mine started when I got pregnant with my first child. Then everything got worst after giving birth the 3rd time. They are 10 yrs apart. ...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-28-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,401
Posted By thefarm
Re: Severe headaches with fibro?

I have the same probs. I had headaches since before being diagnosed, usually 5 days a week. I was so used to it I dealt with it & never thought much about it.
Once diagnosed I learned to rest more &...
Board: Chronic Fatigue 12-07-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By thefarm
Re: Still confused as to what is going on with me! Replies wanted!!

Hello,
I'm visiting from the Fibromyalgia board.
There are many things that mimic Fibromyalgia... MS, Lupis, Lyme, ect. It can also be something as simple as low vitamin D.
I had probs since I was...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-04-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,420
Posted By thefarm
Re: does anyone take medicinal herbs for the pain?

Ghats understandable... I was thinking about this the other day... I was against it for a long time... Until all the pain set in then I started thinking differently... I have derealization whichfeels...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-01-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 880
Posted By thefarm
Re: rock bottom

We all go through this... Ive been there many times... Usually there was a trigger. For instance I'd be feeling just awful. I can handle that, I'm used to it... But it would be something my husband...
Board: Fibromyalgia 10-30-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By thefarm
Re: road trip suggestions for pain relief

I'm probly repeating stuff you have already been told... Having a heck of a time focusing, so sore...
The main thing is to not stress or over do it when getting packed. I always stress... Plus...
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