Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 Age range: 59 Male/female: Female What are the symptoms? Too many to list........the worst are fibro fog, chron fatigue syndrome, severe pain, migraines, tender points, carpal tunnel Has your illness been diagnosed? Was diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago How long did you suffer before you got help? couple months Is there a time that you can remember when it started? In my 20's but pain was not as bad Some of us have found lack of exercise we are overweight. Have you found this to be a problem also? Definitely Are you on disability? No....was denied....didn't make enough $ in the last 5 years If you are any pointers for others trying to get on disability? What have you found that helps ease the pain, warm baths, medications etc.? Do you have sleep problems? How do you deal with it? Yes....couldn't sleep with the pain. Am taking 10 mg Ambien, 100 mg Elavil, and 3mg Melatonin Do you have family that understands your illness? My husband and children are very supportive Some have found certain foods causes problems with CFS or Fibro, have you? No What type of Doctor have you found that has helped you the most? Started out with rheumy, then went to rehabilitative specialist and am now with a general practicioner Wishing you all pain free days and nights Jennie --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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