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Totally mindbending pain tonight
So I have fibromyalgia, dx'd about 12 years ago, symptomatic a lot longer. I get a lot of pain obviously, but I have this particular night time leg pain which is just awful and excruciating and I usually dont get any sleep at all when it happens. It's my whole legs, both of them, from my hips to my feet and they just…
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Any suggestions for pain relief?
I have been living with osteoarthritis for years and currently have Cocodamol (aka Zapain) which takes the edge off the worst sessions, but it can aggravate my Irritable Bowel. In the past I had steroid injections which, again, take off the edge but do not last for any length of time; the injections were repeated a month…
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Fibromyalgia
Hi, I am new here. I have fibromyalgia ddd and myopathy. Its getting worse! Can't walk far without needing a wheelchair. Has anyone got the above? How do u cope with weakness? Thanks in advance.
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Not a very good night
I havent been able to get any sleep for the last two nigjts as im juat getting over food poisoning. How are we all. What are we all doing today?
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recently diagnosed fibromyalgia
hi i suffer from degnerative disk disease and arthiritis and have now been diagnosed with fibromyalgia i am struggling with flare ups just now as the pain is getting more intense and is now more difficult to manage on a daily basis it has also started to really affect my work and i am in 50/50 mindset as to stop working…
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Fibromyalgia Sufferer
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Chronic pain work shop?
Has anyone been to a chronic pain work shop? I am attending my introduction next Thursday. I am just wondering what to expect. Also, is there anyone who suffers with osteoarthritis that I can speak to, as it is good to chat about the things that we struggle with and pick up some managing strategies along the way.
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I have fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease - what can help alleviate the symptoms?
Hi I've just joined the group. I have fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease which have a dibilitating effect on my quality of life. I'm hoping to get some advice on things to try which may alleviate some of the symptoms I have.
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DDD and Constant pain
This is my first post on here, so I am sorry if I get some etiquette wrong, I have been living with serious back pain for almost 18 years now and it ended my career about 6 years ago. My work has been amazing and I now have a role which allows me to manage my condition. A few years ago it was diagnosed as DDD and Spinal…
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Is this how it’s always going to be? Or will things improve? Fibromyalgia
Hello all, this is all new to me. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few months ago after several years of feeling unwell. After a spell in hospital, where I thought I was having a heart attack, I was diagnosed with costochondritis which I was told was a common symptom with fibromyalgia. Since then I have felt so poorly.…
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Anyone tried Neridronate acid infusion?
Hi I got diagnosed with crps 2 yrs ago due to fracturing me knee cap. I currently am on Gabapentin. My right ear has started to deteriorate and now I’m waiting for an hearing aid. I’m currently talking to a firm in Italy who say they can reduce my pain and hopefully help me. I just wanted to know if anyone else has heard…
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Pain management
had my 3rd pain in fusion for nerve pain in my the last in fusion helped ease my pain after a week there’s no change pain I’m still these no difference yet wondered if anyone had similar experience of not helping the pain .. cannot take most meds due to being allergic to so many not taking the chance after having bad…
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What pain relief works
Hi I havent been on for a while, a lot has been going on . I was just wondering what pain relief people are on as I suffer with chronic back pain and sciatic pain in my leg , combined with degenerate disc disease. I'm on pregabalin and zapain but no relief at my wits end , any advice please
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Constant Pain
Hi my name is Belinda and Ive been struggling with shoulder and neck pain for many years.I had a bicep anchor put in and abit of my shoulder shaved but it never relieved the pain I was in then last April 2018 I had double disc replacement at the c5-c6 c6-c7 that eased the nerve issue but not the constant pain Im having in…
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Constant pain what gives you relief from low moods
hi my name is Belinda was wondering what everyone does when they get low from being in pain constantly Thanks Belinda
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Fibromyalgia symptoms
Hi, I am new to the forum. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago. Currently in the menopause also. I wanted to ask if any one has constant vulval pain? I have burning, throbbing & a stabbing pain at times deep inside. Also pain round the whole pelvic region, lower back. I was started on vagifem for those symptoms 2…
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Fibromyalgia
Im just wondering how fellow Fibro sufferers find their symptoms progress. Has anyone found they have improved at all? Or is it just a steady decline. I’m trying to improve my mobility but it seems to be a loosing battle. I can’t walk far, if I push myself to walk farther I just end up in so much pain!
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Trochanteric bursitis
Hi guys, I've recently been diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis with a possible gluteal tear? I've been practically bed bound for the last year but feel I've had these symptoms for a few years that were missed because I also have a failed fusion and sijd and the pain was always put down to that. It's been hell! My physio…
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Recurring Lower Back Spasms
HI All, I have had 3 prolapsed discs all requiring surgery to remove them from my lower back. These surgeries all occurred over a 11 year period with the last surgery 23 years ago. My last surgery also resulted in them fusing my lower spine due to the fact of recurring prolapsed disc surgery. However, over the last 12-18…
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Restless Leg Syndrome/ fibro - Vibration plates help?
Hey all i have recently (about 8 weeks) come off off strong pain meds and thankfully got through the dreaded withdrawals. go me eh lol. Since then obviously my pain is rough especially in my legs and hips. i have been getting fortnightly massage and its awesome but only lasts maybe a day or two. other than that i am barely…
