LUPUS/Fibromyalgia and more: Support for all

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RAAM Durango, Colorado Monday Morning

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Added by Stacey [Pinkdrgfly] on June 22, 2009 at 1:52pm — No Comments

RAAM First Morning

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Added by Stacey [Pinkdrgfly] on June 22, 2009 at 1:51pm — No Comments

This Saturday is All Wheels 4 Fibromyalgia. It looks as if they have surpassed their goal of raising 50,000. You can contribute by clicking on "Source" at the bottom of this post. You will see the campaign banner on the right. Click to donate. I'm very excited to watch this event. I'm still hoping to broadcast it live on my BLOG. If not, I will provide the link to watch it. A cycling team of four cyclists and 12 crew members will race nonstop for 3,… Continue

Added by Stacey [Pinkdrgfly] on June 18, 2009 at 7:44pm — No Comments

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I went to the Doctor last week and I have Trochanteric Bursitis in my hip, I don't even know what it is exactly but it hurts. He said I also have chronic insomnia and Migraines, I feel like my body is falling apart. They can't seem to find a medication to get me to sleep like a normal person, I lay in bed for 2 to 3 hours before falling asleep and don't stay asleep and then I wake up more tired then when I went to bed. My Doctor wants me to exercise carefully to help the Fibromyalgia, but it hur… Continue

Added by Michelle on March 23, 2009 at 9:43pm — 2 Comments

National Fibromyalgia AssociationE-Newsletter Vol.18

December 5, 2008 The National Fibromyalgia Association has released the newest issue of Fibromyalgia AWARE, the first and only consumer magazine dedicated to the disorder. The issue (Winter 2008 Vol. 18) includes a special section on fibro-friendly exercises. Featured stories in Vol. 18 include: Effective Skills to Relax the Body Guidelines for Stretching Gentle Body Movements Growth Hormones & FM Lyme Disease and FM Finding a Support Group that’s Right for You Research Explores Causes… Continue

Added by Sandy Medine on December 20, 2008 at 9:46am — No Comments

Fibromyalgia and Meditation

Fibromyalgia and Meditation Friday, December 19, 2008 By: Daniel Lewis MD FMOnline vol. 8, no. 12 Soon after becoming a physician and rheumatologist in 1983, I developed an interest in many of the different traditional mind-body healing practices such as qigong, tai chi, yoga, breathing techniques, hypnosis, and meditation. Initially, this personal inquiry was separate from my professional work. However, you cannot completely separate your personal life from your professional work, and gradu… Continue

Added by Sandy Medine on December 20, 2008 at 9:44am — 1 Comment

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

I went to a pain management Dr a couple of weeks ago. I really liked her and she diagnosed me with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, not arthritis. She said there may be some arthritis, but the main problem is the neuropathy. She bumped up my neurontin to double, which is 1800 mg a day. And I can say my hands and feet are a lot better. They hurt really bad at night but at least it's not excrutiating 24 hrs a day. Oh she also put me on zanaflex twice a day which I am not sure I like. The zanaflex m… Continue

Added by brokendamselfly on September 2, 2008 at 12:03am — No Comments

Weird Dreams and BAD Flare

I have been having some super weird dreams lately that I am in pain or not feeling well. Tuesday night I had the weirdest of all.... I walked in my front door and someone came out of my kitchen saying "oh there you are....blah blah blah" like it was the most natural thing in the world. In my dream she was my great Grandmother, who I never remember meeting. Then on the couch was my Grandmother who passed away Oct 30, 2005. She was holding this spinning wheel, kind of like on Wheel of Fortune, but… Continue

Added by brokendamselfly on June 26, 2008 at 12:38pm — 2 Comments

GOOD Day.......Love My New Meds!!!!!!

So I started Tramadol and Sulindac late Friday night and this morning I did not wake up in pain. My hands are starting to hurt a little typing this but not too bad yet. And, after I took the dog for a short walk my hips and lower back started aching, but I woke up full of energy and not hurting. How freakin amazing is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to listen to the Dr and not overdo it today even though I am feeling good. Only hitch is the meds make me really tired, as if I weren't already… Continue

Added by brokendamselfly on June 22, 2008 at 10:18am — 1 Comment

Starting this blog...

Like most everyone else, I think, I am starting this blog to keep track of my pains and aches and other issues. I went back to the new rheumy yesterday. He is not 100% convinced the problem with my hands and feet and elbows and well my other joints is RA and not just the fibro. I personally have NEVER heard of anyone with pain and swelling in the finger joints and hands and feet and toes etc with fibro. But, he seemed very knowledgable. And he gave me prescriptions for 3 different antiinflammato… Continue

Added by brokendamselfly on June 21, 2008 at 7:49am — No Comments

What a Year!: My situation that led the doctors to think I have Fibro.

Hello Everyone! I know this is going to be quite shocking to some of you, but it's taken me alot of courage to write and share this with everyone. Back in 2001, I was just a sophomore in college. The summer before the school year started, I started having quite a bit of pain in my lower back. (For those of you who don't know, I had Scoliosis Surgery in 1995 when I was 13 years old. This was very traumatic for me as I had just lost my grandfather after knee replacement surgery the previous year… Continue

Added by Mary Beth (angelofmusic82) on May 24, 2008 at 7:38pm — No Comments

ABOUT THIS SITE!!!!

MAY IS NOW LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH! YAY!! MAY 10TH WORLD LUPUS DAY! FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY MAY 12TH!!

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Added by Butterfly Kimberly on December 29, 2007 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

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13 DAYS TODAY! 3 Replies

WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE SURGERY, I DECIDED THAT SHOULD BE THE TIME TO TRY TO QUIT SINCE I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GO AND SMOKE ANYWHERE FOR A FEW DAYS. SO, TODAY IS DAY 13! AND I'M DYING!!!!! HAHA...ACTUA…

Started by Butterfly Kimberly. Last reply by Carla Mar. 1, 2008.

Well, this isnt work

Every day I get up with the intention of not smoking. And it seems like everyday some new crisis pops up and the first thing I want is a cigarette, so now I'm smoking more than ever! One of my many d…

Started by Carla Jan. 26, 2008.

Well, here I am... 2 Replies

I'll cop to it. I have COPD/asthma and I smoke. Yes, the word dumbass comes right into your head doesn't it? LOL I've smoked since I was 11 or 12. I've tried to quit many times. Have done patches bef…

Started by Carla. Last reply by Shelia Jan. 16, 2008.

Stopping?

Hi all, I have stopped smoking so many times I should be a pro! It is not the quiting, it is staying that way! I guess when the time comes, it will happen, until then, I will just keep praying for al…

Started by DebrAngel Jan. 14, 2008.

it's hard to do. 3 Replies

I was reading that some of you want to stop smoking. So do I. I started smoking at 12. I am now 35. I need to stop smoking. I am afraid that I will gain more weight, but am convinced if/when I quit,…

Started by HEATHER. Last reply by Kim Dec. 26, 2007.

Chantix

I found this on http://purplemedicalblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/warn FDA ISSUES COMMUNICATION ALERT ABOUT CHANTIX: STOP SMOKING MEDICINE POSSIBLE ERRATIC BEHAVIOR -------------------------------------…

Started by HEATHER Dec. 14, 2007.