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I do not have facial twinges, but because of some neck issues, I will have sharp twinges...

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I also had it done by an ophthalmologist who does all of our local military pilots,...

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Guess I am late checking in, too:) I saw the rheumatologist and began plaquenil this...

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Roxanne, That is great! Ultram/tramadol does not do much for me, but we are all...

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Roxanne, I sure hope the new doctor can find something that gives you some relief! Even...

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Taylor, hang in there, girl! I am much older than you, but I also come from a stoic...

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Taylor, hang in there, girl! I am much older than you, but I also come from a stoic southern family. I am saddened that your parents aren't able to emotionally support you right now. I agree that if even just one of them is willing to learn more about FM, get them whatever information you can find. Perhaps you can check out a book from the library on FM.

Definitely be as socially and physically active as you can be. It helps the mental attitude and the body. Finding the right doctor makes a world of difference! Maybe one of your folks would sit in on the visit and listen to what the doc has to say. Worth a try.

If you can get your symptoms under control, then you have a better chance of finding a job, even just part time, that you can manage. Not only will that make you feel better about yourself, but financially you can help yourself and your folks.

Try not to be too angry or depressed about your parents' reaction. I have had more than 1 doctor tell me it was all in my head, even though they could see abnormal nerve conduction tests, etc. If some doctors still don't believe in FM, it should not be surprising that laypeople don't either. Parents have hopes and dreams for their children, and when they see that slipping away, many of them don't know what to do. Frustration and lack of understanding can lead to some pretty nasty reactions. My stepson with whom I am very close actually 'ran away' after he tried to tell his mom and dad he didn't want to go to college. They wouldn't listen, so he sold his truck and left town, not telling any of us where he went. It took my husband and me 3 months to find him. He is now happily a Marine, has a great relationship with us, but his mom couldn't handle it. He does not talk to her because of all that, and it saddens me greatly.

My point to all this is please don't shut your parents out. Give them as many chances as they need, as much patience as you can muster. Do as much research as you can to help find what will give you some relief. The toolbox on this site is great. There are also posts from other young folks. Perhaps you could start a Youngsters with FM thread:) As hard as it is, keep trying, and know that this board will always understand.
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Hi, Sorry you are going through all of this, but unfortunately for most of us it is...

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Reply: hi happy happy day... lotsa lotsa pain

Jan, I do not have children of my own, but my husband's youngest son, Patrick, claims me...

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I'm from Savannah, Georgia, lived here all my life except some college years. I was...

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Hi! Two years ago I made the investment for an adjustable Tempurpedic bed. Ours was very...

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