Guest guest Posted June 16, 2002 Report Share Posted June 16, 2002 Age range: 39 Male/female: Female What are the symptoms? Oppressive fatigue, muscle tenderness legs, arms and back, very sore ankles, knees and hips, chronic headache, insomnia. Has you illness been diagnosed? Yes, about 6 weeks ago, May 1, 2002 How long did you suffer before you got help? About 9 months. Is there a time that you can remember when it started? September 2001 Some of us have found lack of exercise we are overweight. Have you found this to be a problem also? Oh Boy! Are you on disability? No What have you found that helps ease the pain, warm baths, medications etc.? Heating pads, massage, egg crate mattress cover - SLEEP! Do you have sleep problems? Yes. How do you deal with it? Sleepytime tea, white noise and relaxation exercises - and Trazadone when absolutely necessary. Do you have family that understands your illness? No. Some have found certain foods causes problems with CFS or Fibro, have you? Caffeine, sugar, chocolate, carbs. You know, the four food groups. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2002 Report Share Posted June 16, 2002 Welcome Janene, We are sisters of the same food group~~LOL ! > Some have found certain foods causes problems with CFS > or Fibro, have > you? Caffeine, sugar, chocolate, carbs. You know, > the four food groups. This a wonderful group; so brag, complain, or listen. We're all here to help! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Hi, Am in the process of cuting out carbs and sugar in my diet. Nothing is making a difference at the moment, but then again have only been on it for 4 days. Will let u know how things r progressing as the week goes on. gentle fibrohugs, lin :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2002 Report Share Posted July 22, 2002 Hello, Age: 32 Female Symptoms started with a pain in my right chest area when I took a breath, then continued to hurt and radiate down my right arm, Since May 22, the pains have continued to spread throughout my entire body. But the constant chest pains are there always....always...and always... Diagnosis: First, plurasy, then costochondritis, now fibro. Well, since this is a new diagnosis, my weight is ok now, but exercise is a prescription my doctor gave me Friday as " homework " . Still working full time, as much as I can stand... Trying relaxation and prayer so far for easing the pain, as well as Ultracet given to me from the doctor on Friday. I was happy to receive anything because I had tried Predisone, Alleve, Ibuprofen 800, Xanax and percocet since May and the only two that actually worked had awful side effects (Xanax, made me soooooo irritable, it was awful, I was the wicked witch of the west and Percocet, I was a Zombie, you can't be Zombie Mom) So I told the Doc, no narcotics, thank you. I am also taking Elavil to try to sleep. My mother and dad and sisters are very thoughtful and caring, so is my husband but he is having a very hard time adjusting to helping out around the house. He has always cooked, but never quite got into laundry and that is our biggest issue right now, I can't lift hardly anything, especially a laundry basket full of clothes. Maybe again one day, but not now. And this has made me realize that he is not adapting so well, and doesn't really want to talk about it. HELP!!!!! My GP at first just sent me to the ER, then the ER doctor sent me to the pulmonary doctor, then the pulmonary doctor sent me back to the GP, finally we came up with the diagnosis of Fibro, and now in Sept. I have an appointment to see my first Rheumatologist. But until then, My GP has been very caring and has said to call him if I continue to have problems or have any new symptoms. Pain, pain and more pain...that's my symptoms. Positive attitude has helped me more than anything...Keep a positive attitude, it's either that or cry all the time...Positive attitude, Smile a Faye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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