Guest guest Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi, I was diagnose with fibromyalgia about two months ago, My doctor kept saying it was my depression, underactive thyroid etc. I showed her a pamplet on fibro and she said you do have most of the symptoms, she gave me ultram and flexeril, it really doesn't help. I have had pain for as long as I can remember, thought it was normal for me,till it got worst. I live in north georgia with my husband of 25 years. I am on SSDI for all of my other health problems. I wanted to join to find out more about fibro and see what others are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Welcome , I'm glad you found this board. Alot of people here have some really good information, and even better these are great very supportive people. I know you'll find alot of stories that sound just like yours, we all do. God bless and keep you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi , Welcome to the club. Glad you found this place, it's very informative and supportive. Hugs, /Mi new member Hi, I was diagnose with fibromyalgia about two months ago, My doctor kept saying it was my depression, underactive thyroid etc. I showed her a pamplet on fibro and she said you do have most of the symptoms, she gave me ultram and flexeril, it really doesn't help. I have had pain for as long as I can remember, thought it was normal for me,till it got worst. I live in north georgia with my husband of 25 years. I am on SSDI for all of my other health problems. I wanted to join to find out more about fibro and see what others are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi , I am also new to this group. I was diagnosed with fibro about three months ago. I am on a medication called lyrica. It has helped me out more than a person could imagine. I was also in a lot of pain going from doctor to doctor and was finally referred to a rheumatoligist that new exactly what I had and what to do for it. He said it was one of the worst cases he had ever seen but, I was back up and on my feet doing everthing that I was before. Lyrica is what did it for me and if you ever have any questions just please ask and i will try to help! Annette Andersen wrote: Hi , Welcome to the club. Glad you found this place, it's very informative and supportive. Hugs, /Mi new member Hi, I was diagnose with fibromyalgia about two months ago, My doctor kept saying it was my depression, underactive thyroid etc. I showed her a pamplet on fibro and she said you do have most of the symptoms, she gave me ultram and flexeril, it really doesn't help. I have had pain for as long as I can remember, thought it was normal for me,till it got worst. I live in north georgia with my husband of 25 years. I am on SSDI for all of my other health problems. I wanted to join to find out more about fibro and see what others are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi and welcome aboard. I am in Georgia as well (I think there are 3 or 4 of us, spread all over, mostly in north Georgia though), although I am about 40 miles south of Atlanta, not far from the race track to give you an idea. If the ultram and flexeril are not working, call your doctor's office and let them know. There are stronger things out there. I switched from flexeril to robaxin. I'm also on Lyrica 2 x a day. If your insurance company doesn't require referrals, then I would search for a rheumatologist in or around your area and then call them to find out if they handle fibro. Some don't believe in the disease so you want someone who does. They can do the testing (push the pressure points....ouch) to confirm. They may also want to do blood work to rule out RA or lupus, which is fine. You could do your initial search online and then call, call, call until you find one that does believe in fibro. Most of us are fighting for SSD so while I'm sorry you are already on it for other health issues, we may have questions for you as far as surviving the hearing or what other issues you have that helped you " win " . Again, welcome aboard! Darlene > > Hi , > Welcome to the club. Glad you found this place, it's very informative and supportive. > Hugs, > /Mi > new member > > > Hi, I was diagnose with fibromyalgia about two months ago, My doctor > kept saying it was my depression, underactive thyroid etc. I showed her > a pamplet on fibro and she said you do have most of the symptoms, she > gave me ultram and flexeril, it really doesn't help. I have had pain > for as long as I can remember, thought it was normal for me,till it got > worst. I live in north georgia with my husband of 25 years. I am on > SSDI for all of my other health problems. I wanted to join to find out > more about fibro and see what others are saying. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi Annette, I can't remember if I welcomed you or not, but I'm glad you're here.....I can't wait to see my PCP on Friday, I'm praying she will put me on Lyrica. I want to give it a try so badly. That is wonderful it is doing so much for you. Gives me hope! Take care, /Mi new member Hi, I was diagnose with fibromyalgia about two months ago, My doctor kept saying it was my depression, underactive thyroid etc. I showed her a pamplet on fibro and she said you do have most of the symptoms, she gave me ultram and flexeril, it really doesn't help. I have had pain for as long as I can remember, thought it was normal for me,till it got worst. I live in north georgia with my husband of 25 years. I am on SSDI for all of my other health problems. I wanted to join to find out more about fibro and see what others are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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