I’ve had fibromyalgia since the 1980s. It came on gradually, with a lot of muscle pain. I knew something was wrong and had a course of physical therapy, and started working out, which put me…
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I was Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Approximately 1 month After Got Well
Fibromyalgia is a nightmare. I have had it for approximately 25 years. My GP, at a time when it was at its worst, gave me Tramadol. It was a miracle drug for me, but it…
What are best coping tricks people with Fibromyalgia trying for their hardest symptoms?
Post Exertional Malaise is my most annoying symptom. I had to stop exercising during a flare 4 months ago, and trying to get myself where I can go for a swim again is highly frustrating,…
My Review after using different Fibromyalgia Medications?
I’ve tried just about every medication possible over the years, and have just recently ended up with a configuration that works for me. Some of these are atypical, and were prescribed for something else but…
Have You Done or Used Anything That Increases Your Energy While Suffering From Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue?
Introduction One of the most difficult parts of living with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue is not just pain—it is the unpredictable and often overwhelming lack of energy. Fatigue in these conditions is not the same…
Does any Fibromyalgia Sufferer have advice for someone who was recently Diagnosed with illness?
First of all, you haven’t changed. You’re the same person with the same condition, except now you have a label. I found that label very liberating because it showed me that I had a real…
What Do the Stories of Survivors Tell Us About Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Introduction Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as ME/CFS in many medical contexts) are two complex, long-term conditions that profoundly affect daily life. While medical research continues to explore their biological mechanisms, much of…
My Fight with Fibromyalgia (My Best Way to Tackle this Illness)
I don’t know if my way is best, but I’m nearly symptom-free. I take medication and I slowly increased my exercise and activity. The worst: In the spring of 2008, my fibromyalgia (technically fibromyalgia syndrome or FMS)…
What is daily life like for people living with fibromyalgia pain?
On a scale of 1-10, my average daily pain level is a 6 or a 7. All-day. Every single day of my life. It’s always there, and cannot be ignored no matter how engrossed in…
How Fibromyalgia Sufferers Can Start Strength Training
Introduction Strength training is often associated with building muscle, improving athletic performance, or changing physical appearance. But for someone living with fibromyalgia, strength training can serve a very different and much more important purpose: improving…