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Fibromyalgia

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia/ chronic fatigue syndrome almost 2 years ago. My condition has got progressively worse and some days I haven't got the strength to stand let alone walk. Other days I feel ok and can walk for 30 minutes without any payback.
My main pain areas are my legs, mainly lower legs which either pain or cramp and my feet. This puts me off from going very far from home as I worry about getting back if it suddenly comes on.
i have tried pregabalin and gabapentin without success - both made me feel more tired and made my limbs feel numb and other weird side effects. I have read that taking magnesium supplements can help so I have ordered some tablets today.
Has anyone found anything that helps the condition and does anyone suffer similar symptoms?
Any good advice would be appreciated.
My main pain areas are my legs, mainly lower legs which either pain or cramp and my feet. This puts me off from going very far from home as I worry about getting back if it suddenly comes on.
i have tried pregabalin and gabapentin without success - both made me feel more tired and made my limbs feel numb and other weird side effects. I have read that taking magnesium supplements can help so I have ordered some tablets today.
Has anyone found anything that helps the condition and does anyone suffer similar symptoms?
Any good advice would be appreciated.
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"Welcome"
I'm so sorry to hear off your current problems.
I'm in a similar position as you are currently.
My Chronic Pain started in 2005 & my health has nosedived ever since.
I'm currently rattling with lots off meds with no joy to date.
I have got a number off "iron's in the fire"
So the "Pain" had better watch out !!!!