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I have had this disease for 3 years. I always had pain in my legs and feet primarily, then both arms and hands, to my back, head and neck and face. I am currently taking oxycodone10 mgm every 4 hours along with cymbalta. The pain continues to increase. I do have a high pain thresh hold, so I think. I am very limited physically with regards to walking especially. My question is how far can this disease progress. I just wonder how much worse it can go? The paIn in my lower extremities and greatly increased faster than the rate of increase in the rest of my body. But all the pain is increasing. I have water therapy twice a week and force myself to keep active.
thank you and God Bless,
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I was diagnosed 2 years ago with FM. During that time I notice that I have to think before I speak, so that I make sense . I have difficulty expressing what I am thinking, or what I want to say. It is so frustrasting. I feel for you and what you are going thru. I cannot imagine how difficult this has been for you. This is the first time I have heard someone else discuss speech problems. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You will be in my prayers.
God bless you,
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God Bless You,
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I suffer too with Fibromyalgia. I'm on Tramadol 2 tabs 3 times a day as well as Vicodan 2 tabs every 4 hours for pain as well as acupuncture. The pain has been slowly increasing in severity. I can't keep increasing this meds. I'm very open to Medical MJ. I don't know what is involved but Tuesday I'll start making some calls to find out what I have to do to obtain this. Thanks to you and others for your encouragement.
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take care,
God bless,
CarolView Thread

I started receiving my SSD check 6 months after I was approved. I have never received any form to fill out. My check is directly deposited in my checking account.
It will be 1 year in September, I'll wait and see.
God Bless,
CarolView Thread

This is my first posting to the Fibro Community. I was officially diagnosed with Fibro 2 1/2 years ago following many doctors, numerous tests, and of course constant extreme pain.
I did file for Disability shortly after and was accepted following my first application. I know this is highly unusual. I thank God for it. I did fill out the form and answered all their questions. I sent my replies to disability in the order in which they asked them however I put my replies in Book form with a "Table of Contents" and page numbers to help them find a specific category they might be searching for. I wanted to make it as easy, and clear as possible for them.
All of us on this site have several things in common, constant pain in varying degrees, have had many tests, seen many doctors, and fight to hang in their emotionally. Just to name a few. I'm quite sure"They" read a large number of these reports. I didn't want "them" to get frustrated trying to search for a piece of specific information. I wanted it to be clear and concise.
I would recommend attaching a separate sheet to continue your list as needed. If it's in chapter 3, for example it could be numbered 3a.
When answering the question of how this has affected your life. I recommend speaking from your heart, in detail the effects on your life physically and emotionally. In this way they can get to know you the person, not just another case.
I will keep you in my prayers.
God Bless You,
CarolView Thread

I was diagnosed in December of '09. I had been and continue to be on Cymbalta 90mgm/day. I have not experienced any side effects. I know there are always the possibilities of side effects, however I would suggest contacting your MD and discussing this with him.
I wish you well, God bless,
CarolView Thread
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