"I forgot to mention that I live in Portland, OR and hate the cool, dark, wet winters we have here. I spent a total of 5 weeks in San Diego during January and March and got some improvement but not nearly as much as I'd like.
Steve"
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Taking a vaction from my FibroMyalgia symptoms
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Guys, I've just come back from a two week vaction in the Mojave Desert (USA). I traveled there last year (to Arizona, Nevada and Utah) and experienced a similar cessation of my acute symptoms of…Continue
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Steve Short replied to Lee Owen Webb's discussion Taking a vacation from my Fibromyalgia symptoms... in the group GLBT & FMS/CFSSteve Short replied to Lee Owen Webb's discussion Taking a vacation from my Fibromyalgia symptoms... in the group GLBT & FMS/CFS"I'm curious what city or state you live in and how long did it take for your symptoms to subside once you arrived in the desert.
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David Amerson replied to Lee Owen Webb's discussion Taking a vaction from my FibroMyalgia symptoms"Keep in mind the desert can give relief for a number of reasons that are not related directly to climate. Having grown up in the Mojave desert I can say that while there my allergies were non-existent. But as soon as I would…"
bob replied to Lee Owen Webb's discussion Taking a vaction from my FibroMyalgia symptoms" We just spent a week traveling to oregon, got back and felt great, I joined a gym and could work out for 2 hours and felt great for the next month then my symptoms came back.
I have to say I have had periods of feeling good before but…"
Lee Owen Webb replied to Rick's discussion An important decision about Fibro Guys"Hey Rick,
firstly BIG thanks for starting/moderating this group - it's a real life-saver, THANK YOU!
secondly sorry I haven't responded to your discussions etc - still working out how this blog works and what I can receive in…"
Lee Owen Webb commented on Hans Miniar Jónsson's group GLBT & FMS/CFS"Hey guys, just got back from taking a vacation from my FM symptoms! Feel really pumped up about my discovery - someone please burst my bubble!! And sorry for bombarding the site with my news... I don't have anyone else to tell! Hugz Lee xo"
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Taking a vacation from my Fibromyalgia symptoms...
I've just come back from a two week vaction in the Mojave Desert (USA). I traveled there last year (to Arizona, Nevada and Utah) and experienced a similar cessation of my acute symptoms of FM. I didn't really register the lessening of symptoms last year as I thought it was just a side-effect of taking a vacation in general! I've take a few trips away from my home environment since that trip to Utah and before this 'big' trip to the Mojave and not felt any relief of symptoms. So the…See More
Lee Owen Webb posted a blog postTaking a vaction from my Fibromyalgia symptoms...
I've just come back from a two week vaction in the Mojave Desert (USA). I traveled there last year (to Arizona, Nevada and Utah) and experienced a similar cessation of my acute symptoms of FM. I didn't really register the lessening of symptoms last year as I thought it was just a side-effect of taking a vacation in general! I've take a few trips away from my home environment since that trip to Utah and before this 'big' trip to the Mojave and not felt any relief of symptoms. So the…See More
Lee Owen Webb posted a discussionTaking a vaction from my FibroMyalgia symptoms
Guys, I've just come back from a two week vaction in the Mojave Desert (USA). I traveled there last year (to Arizona, Nevada and Utah) and experienced a similar cessation of my acute symptoms of FM. I didn't really register the lessening of symptoms last year as I thought it was just a side-effect of taking a vacation in general! I've take a few trips away from my home environment since that trip to Utah and before this 'big' trip to the Mojave and not felt any relief of symptoms. So the…See More
Lee Owen Webb commented on Hans Miniar Jónsson's group GLBT & FMS/CFS"I was on Cymbalta for a few months but experienced all the negative 'sexual' side-effects (loss of erection, loss of sex-drive, painful ejaculation, etc.) so had to stop. I did feel somewhat less anxious and my panic attacks did…"
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- About me:
- I'm a gay man living with FM for many years now but just getting round to sorting out my quality of life and getting some long over-due help.
- Relationship status?
- Married
- Do you have fibromyalgia? If so, for how long?
- I've had FM for about 24 years but only received a diagnosis in late 2010.
- What is your current treatment protocol? Supplements?
- Tried: Duloxetine (Cymbalta) / Pregabalin (Lyrica) / Amitriptyline (Elavil) /Gabapentin (Fanatrex) - to NO effect
Used: Potassium, Magnesium, 5HTP - to NO effect
Currently using: Tramadol (Ultram) 100mg 4times daily (+ a LOT of laxatives!)
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- Knitting, watching DVDs, reading, short story writing, cooking.
- Favorite music?
- Alternative rock, folk, indi-pop and opera.
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- lots - ask if you're interested
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Taking a vaction from my Fibromyalgia symptoms...
I've just come back from a two week vaction in the Mojave Desert (USA). I traveled there last year (to Arizona, Nevada and Utah) and experienced a similar cessation of my acute symptoms of FM.
I didn't really register the lessening of symptoms last year as I thought it was just a side-effect of taking a vacation in general! I've take a few trips away from my home environment since that trip to Utah and before this 'big' trip to the Mojave and not felt any relief of symptoms.…
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- At 12:27pm on November 1, 2010,
Reverend Kurt fondriest said… - Welcome lee. I am sure you will find much support here. Please stop by our chatroom and look at the different groups. I hope to chat w/you soon
peace
Rev. Kurt
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