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Hi, My name is and I am from So. Cal.

Age range: 50

Male/female: Male

What are the symptoms? Burning, aching, tingling pain in all of the points. And

then some.

Has you illness been diagnosed? Yes, last December

How long did you suffer before you got help? Probably at least a few years. I

also have spinal problems with similar symptoms.

Is there a time that you can remember when it started? I think after a near

divorce, just before my last neck surgery.

Some of us have found lack of exercise we are overweight. Have you

found this to be a problem also? I weigh 215 and am 5'11''. Not to well in

proportion though.

Are you on disability? Disibility retirement, still working on Social Security.

If you are any pointers for others trying to get on disability? Start as soon

as possible as it takes a long time.

What have you found that helps ease the pain, warm baths, medications

etc.? Warm bathes, showers, spas help and I am on alot of Vicodin for the ortho

stuff which helps. Often though I cant tell where the pain originates from.

Do you have sleep problems? How do you deal with it? Yes, Ambien worked for

awhile, not so well now. Elavil helps be sleep but i dont like the effect. Have

been on a number of anti-depressants but cant tolerate them. Again dont remember

which came first, the pain or the depression.

Do you have family that understands your illness? Somewhat but it is a strain

on everyone. Findind info on Fibro has helped greatly. I thought I was going

crazy before i found place like this.

Some have found certain foods causes problems with CFS or Fibro, have

you? Nothing yet.

What type of Doctor have you found that has helped you the most? No one really.

I have been in pain for so long I really cant remember when it all started.

Memory is another problem. I often feel Flu like symptoms. I get feverish and

sweaty with no temperature after little exertion. Always tired and irratable

bowel. I do occasionally feel like it goes away for a short time and then it

returns. I hope this helps someone!!

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