Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Age range: 42 Male/female: female What are your symtoms?: muscle pain in arms, upper back, shoulders and neck....hips hurt...depression....anxiety....trouble sleeping and restless legs on occasion. Has you illness been diagnosed: Yes June '01 How long did you suffer before you got help: Received meds when diagnosed. Is there a time that you can remember when it started? Not really but did have pain before I was diagnosed for 2 years or so. Some of us have found lack of exercise we are overweight. Have you found this to be a problem also? Difficult to exercise though dr says to start slow as low as 5 min on up....not that overweight.. Are you on disability? NO What have you found that helps ease the pain? heating pad, hot showers, hot tubs, CalMax (calcium/magnesium powder)....Chiro/kenisiologist weekly Do you have sleep problems? Yes I deal with it by taking 4 flexeral at night as per my rheumie Do you have family that understands your illness? YES very much support Some have found certain foods cause problems with Fibro, Have you? Sugar is to be avoided as much as possible What type of dr have you found that helps you the most? Rheumie with the Arthritis Dept in Asheville, NC --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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