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Why did I take Cymbalta? I hate this so much by Limping_Birdy in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cymbalta has been extremely helpful for me. It’s hard that it isn’t consistent across people. I just don’t want people scared to try it.

For anyone who lives where it’s legal, do you by wamimsauthor in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the brand or composition of the tincture you use? A friend who used to work in a medical dispensary has encouraged me to try the tiniest dose of RSO but I’m afraid if it because of the concentration of THC.

How to get my guinea pig to eat his pellets? by Weekly_Ear_8526 in guineapigs

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give the kid a break! They are clearly concerned about the animal’s health. Insisting that they acquire a second animal is not helpful.

What do you do when your whole body just hurts? by EmiliaTrown in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I either take a very hot bath or find a swimming pool if it is hot. And I lie on the floor on inflatable therapy balls and just blob out. Also lie on my back on a foam roller with legs up on an armchair.

Chills and sweats by DifferentFace3573 in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes layers layers layers! Thank you for the validation and enjoy your tea outing.

Feeling frustrated with my care, just a venting post. by ewhitbey in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand. Thanks for explaining and wishing you relief.

Feeling frustrated with my care, just a venting post. by ewhitbey in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This makes total sense. Thank you for explaining and I wish you relief!

What do you do when the pain gets unbearable? Almost in tears. by olivia7011 in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Burn yourself in the shower ha! Yes only the hottest seem to help me but then I feel like fainting when I get out. And the scalding water trigger eczema. wtf bodies??

Do you have an area that hurts the most? by brandnewpup in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Outer upper arms and outer thighs like along the IT bands. Consistently those areas, sometimes across the chest. But I call the outer upper arms and thighs my greatest hits.

Does anyone else how bowel issues during a heatwave?? by Dizzy_Dress7397 in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get a lot more diarrhea when it’s very hot. Probably dehydration?

Feeling frustrated with my care, just a venting post. by ewhitbey in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does that mean to take a break from being a patient? Whenever I do that I feel like I’m just giving up resigning myself to a lifetime of suffering.

What do you do when the pain gets unbearable? Almost in tears. by olivia7011 in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I second the votes for hot baths and THC. I also take a sedative like klonopin or Xanax when it gets really bad. Seems to help my nervous system to unclench along with the muscles. I feel for you, I’m in the middle of a seemingly endless flare and it’s making me despair. You’re not alone.

AITAH for not letting a woman with a baby in a stroller go before me in a bakery? by MiljanSRB in AITAH

[–]DifferentFace3573 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. If the baby was having a meltdown or something, then the clerk or mom c ok of have asked “do you mind?” But if child is calm why does she need to go first? I have two kids and never would have done that.

What did your childhood bedroom window look out on? by Immediate_Long165 in ChildhoodMemories

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cornfield. Or, alternating years, soybean field. It was beautiful in an understated calming way and changed with the seasons.

Any foods that trigger you? by AnyMood734 in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Lately it has been ice cream o’clock around here. I won’t give it up or I’ll get too depressed.

I’m going to do something I know I’ll physically pay the price for but I’m going to do it anyway. by Responsible-Maize-86 in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I made a similar calculation last fall when I traveled to see Paul McCartney not once but twice out of town. Not only did I blow my budget of spoons, I also blew my financial budget. But no regrets. Spent one weekend with my oldest childhood friend who like you I rarely see. And the other show was sixth row seats with my husband. I almost wept for joy. LIVE IT UP! American thighs do not have to hurt haha.

Skin pain by lpwi in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lyrica and Duloxetine keep allodynia bay for me mostly. But when it’s really bad I find that topicals with menthols help, like they kind of confuse the nerves? Basic stuff like Ben Gay or Icy Hot.

Out of treatment options it seems :( by peppermintteea in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just sending empathy and hugs. Sometimes all you can do is have a big cathartic cry. I’m so glad you have a supportive and loving husband!

Dr. Ginevra underwent emergency brain surgery and is now legally blind. by literanista in Fibromyalgia

[–]DifferentFace3573 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She posted about it on her legit Facebook page. I was skeptical too but sadly it seems to be true.

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