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Hi guys! I haven't been on in awhile, so i thought i'd check in. I'm feeling like a sack of used assholes today, but what else is new? I found out my local YMCA (bran new) has a whirlpool, sauna…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hans Miniar Jónsson May 19, 2011.
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bren replied to bren's discussion Been away"Rick, it brought my base pain level from around a 6 to about a 4. i don't know how much it actually helps. definately not miraculous by any definition :)"
Rick replied to bren's discussion been away"Did the Savella end up working for you? I had a bad reaction to it and stopped after a couple weeks"
Hans Miniar Jónsson replied to bren's discussion been away"Heat and humidity is nice...
I used to hang out in the pool a lot, but I haven't been able to go in several years now."
bren replied to pratik shah's discussion Anyone tried Savella?"i'm on 50mg twice daily and it keeps my general pain down a couple notches, but does f*ck-all for the flares."
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Hi guys! I haven't been on in awhile, so i thought i'd check in. I'm feeling like a sack of used assholes today, but what else is new? I found out my local YMCA (bran new) has a whirlpool, sauna and steam room. I've been twice. that really helps......for about a half hour ;) I was given the Lidocaine patch which actually helps me somewhat. Anyone else tried it? Oh and i'm on Savella. Juries still out on that one. bSee More
Reverend Kurt fondriest left a comment for bren"hey bren -mark ur calander -- cst 10/'30/10 halloween party !!!! in chat room
Rev. Kurt"
bren replied to Randall's discussion What triggered or caused your fibro?"i will check out supplements. my doctor wants to try lyrica. i'm nervous about side effects.
I started physical therapy yesterday and i think its going to help. plus i'm going to start swimming soon. the pain moves around my neck and…"
bren replied to Randall's discussion What triggered or caused your fibro?"i've had minor back, neck and jaw pain for as long as i can remember, but after the panic attack, i was a mess physically. my neck was locked up, stabbing pain below my shoulder and down into my lower back. it hasn't gone away or lessened.…"
bren replied to Rick's discussion Dating w/ fibro?"well, honesty is hugely important. i've involved my partner in it and do this dorky thing where i email him throughout the day with how i'm feeling. he doesn't have to respond or anything, just saves the emails. it's almost like…"
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A dedicated group for GBLT (gay, bisexual, lesbian, or transgendered) sufferers of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.See More
Reverend Kurt fondriest left a comment for bren"welcome Ben, You will find a great bunch of guys and ladies here. Stop by frequently. We are planning a fibro friday afterwork hour. More to come!!!!
peace
Rev. Kurt, the sites chaplain"
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- Do you have fibromyalgia? If so, for how long?
- just diagnosed
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- At 9:22am on October 24, 2010, Reverend Kurt fondriest said…
- hey bren -mark ur calander -- cst 10/'30/10 halloween party !!!! in chat room
Rev. Kurt
- At 5:24pm on October 21, 2010, Reverend Kurt fondriest said…
- welcome Ben, You will find a great bunch of guys and ladies here. Stop by frequently. We are planning a fibro friday afterwork hour. More to come!!!!
peace
Rev. Kurt, the sites chaplain
- At 3:53pm on October 21, 2010, Rick said…
- Welcome to the site, Bren. Thanks for your posts!
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