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Am I safe to drive with Fibromyalgia ?
Nov 18, 2009 03:47PM in the Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after over 30 years of pain, problems, etc. I have recently started to learn to drive again after a break of about 5 years (my symptoms were much more under control then), but I was unsure of what I should tell the D.V.L.A ? I checked with my g.p. and he said I should probably tell them what I have. I have upon advice...
Help me please, I am in so much pain and feel worse everyday!
Nov 12, 2009 02:52PM in the Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
I am so sorry that you are going through this, its really hard to cope with. I have suffered for many years with suspected M.S./.A.B.I/FMsyndrome many tests/scans/ etc but no answers. They now say I have Fibromyalgia (apparently since I was 8 - I'm now 38), but I have only been diagnosed with it since last Friday, they take their time I'm afraid. If this is w...
Not sure how to begin?
Nov 11, 2009 12:27PM in the Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
I finally had my Fibromyalgia diagnosed last Friday, after over 30 years ! I used to work with horses & I miss it loads I also was a market trader for 6 years & a biker. It is tough to live with, but the right meds do help - I have Tramadol for pain & Amitriptyline for my muscle spasms & sleep problems. Also the use of a good diary & a cal...
14 yr old with migraines
Oct 30, 2009 02:38PM in the Neurology Expert Forum
Not being funny or anything, but are you sure this is migraine ? i used to have the most appalling migraines the effect were like a stroke/t.i.a. I probably shouldn't say this but it sounds more like something like a serious infection of some sort ? I'd seriously take him back to your g.p. My 12 year old daughter suffers from migraine of the stomach - that ma...
Severe Muscle Cramps from Fibro?
Oct 22, 2009 10:04AM in the Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
I have bad muscle spasms too. I take Amitriptyline for mine, & I use heat treatment, freeze gel, and a mini tens machine. When I got my first Amitriptyline they were so bad I was unable to sleep, I could hardly bend my legs, & I was walkng on my toes (this was during my honeymoon - nice don't you think?!). Although it took time to settle it has helpe...
Pain, Pain, and more Pain
Oct 21, 2009 08:20AM in the Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
I'm so sorry that you've got this, it does make everyday life hell to deal with. Try everything you can, heat & massage really do help, as does light to medium compression especially if its fingers / hands / toes/ feet, I have compression bandages -works like tubigrip, but it sticks to itself & you can get it to fit on any body part. I get lots of fi...