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Sorry you have been so tired I know not sleeping can be quite unsettling and muscles ache more.Speak with your fibro MD;s there are sleep aides that can help. It took me 8 weeks to find the answer after being on the same med for 18 years and it stopped working.As Bette said try to pray ,mediateand talk to friends.Trying to focus goes along with lack of sleep,Concerta is not the answer it has a lot of side effects.Hopefully you have a good MD that will listen and help. Will kep you in thoughts..FranView Thread

I havenot posted since last Monday as with most of the country it has been a very sad week here in Boston. I have ben sick with with a bronchial infection and this has brought on symptoms of the fibromylgia.As i get older now it seems every little cold affects me. But this infection had me down with a fever for a week.This brought on more anixety and some depression On top of all the saddness here we recieved news that my dear friends daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.She is only 40 with two young children.What a week. I nam going to look forward pray that we can all overcome our problems. Please keep all of the Boston area in your prayers. Hugs FranView Thread

We are very saddered here in Boston after the terrible boming at Boston marathon.The whole world shares in our grief over this sensless acts.Please remember the victims in your prayers.The person's responsible for these crimes have changed many lives for ever.But the people of Boston will remain strong and will continue to help one another.Gentle Hugs. FranView Thread

I was diagnosed 20 years ago and back then there was little known about fibro. I took my husband back then to fibromylgia support group meetings. This really opened his eyes and gave him a better understanding of the disease.Some of the stories were so much worse than my own. So if he would agree maybe he will go to a meeting. Good luck and keep us informed. FranView Thread

Sorry you feel so poorly. I went throught the same thing a for 8 weeks. Had a complete work up. Something is causing the nausea make sure you MD does a complete blood count. Electrolytes sometimes are off. Please try to drink liquids h20,gingerale,soups.Try to drink at least 1500 cc to keep hydrated.If you get muscle cramps or lightheadness call the MD sometimes potassiun drops.Let us know how you are doing. God luck. FranView Thread

I had a terrible winter. I didnot sleep for 8 weeks and the pain came increasing worse.I was in and out of the ER will dehydration finally I switch hospitals and MD's.They placed me on Remeron for sleep and pain and it worked.I also saw a pain specialist and was put on Gralise (long acting Neurotin) and I am 90% pain free so don't give up hope .Hoefully this will last and I am back to doing normal things.Out there is a MD who will help. Gentle Hugs. FranView Thread

So sorry you are feeling so poorly. You sound the way I was over the last few months. I had a terrible flare and medically noone was able to find out what was wrong. But with peservarence I continued to find the right MD's to fix me. Don't give up there is a MD who can help.Try to concentrate on other things. If your feeling well evough go out enjoy dinner or a movie. When you are feeling poorly rest ,take a warm bath or get into a movie. I know when you are in pain its hard to concentrate.Please continiue to check in and let us know how you are doing. Hugs...FranView Thread

Things have turned around for me with the new MD's and meds. I am feeling better and see my new Primary on Wed next week He will be suprise how I am.To all the new members fibro is a tough disease with ups and downs, but with persistance all of you will find how to handle the symptoms . Coming to this support group is a start. Most of the members are seasoned members who unfortunely have much experience with this dread disease.So continue visit and post you may find an answer for what you are looking for here.Soft Hugs to all. FranView Thread

Sorry you feel so down about the visit to the Rhematologist but don't dispair. We all here have beeen through this with a variety of doctors. Maybe if possible please see a pharmacologist-psychartrist who can help you with meds to help you sleep and with pain. I just went throug 8 weeks of insomenia and severe pain and that is the route I took. Also pain management will help with pain . They see fibro patients all the time. I went to a rhematologist and he also pass the buck to another MD. So don't give up hope. As Linda said we see many MD's to treat many problems, Good luck and keep us informed. FranView Thread

I read your post and I want you to know if your grandaughter is in a good public school system there are specialists who will help your daughter catch up with her school work. The school psycologists and teachers will evaluate her and see where help is needed. most school systems are used to these types of problems children transfer all the time. I can tell you how many health records I have done over the years. Please enjoy her every minute she spends time with you . They grow so fast.Hugs FranView Thread
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