Fibromyalgia Forum
BackA large community of members concerned with fibromyalgia wait for you on the dedicated Carenity forum! You will be able to discuss symptoms, treatments and the daily impact of this disease that is still very unknown to health professionals.
Ongoing discussions - Fibromyalgia
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- Have you tried Lyrica (Pregabalin) for your fibromyalgia?
Hello everyone, How are you today? I thought I'd drop in to share our latest article all about Lyrica (pregabalin)! In it we explain why it is often prescribed, some of the possible side effects an
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- Duloxetine (Cymbalta) - anyone have any experience?
Hi All, Do anyone take duloxetine for their fibromyalgia? I'm coming of citalopram and going on Duloxetine next week. Wondered if anyone else has tried Duloxetine?
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- What treatments have you tried for fibromyalgia? What works for you?
Hi all, I am new here and have tried various treatments, from medicines for depression and pain to accupuncture, but honestly nothing gives me long lasting relief. Accupuncture feels so good in the
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- Do you experience a flare up or worse pain after not sleeping or sleeping too much?
This seems weird, but I have been trying to really focus in on my triggers and understand better my pain fluctuation. Recently, I have noticed that my pain increases after sleeping too many hours, lik
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- Fibromyalgia And Chronic Pain
Week Against Pain Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain In respect with the World Day Against Pain on the 15th October, Carenity is delivering a week of publications dedicated to the fight against chronic
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- Have you ever been told your symptoms are "not real" or "it is all in your head" ?
Hello members, Unfortunately, some of the most common misconceptions about fibromyalgia, including by some in the medical community, are that the symptoms are all in the patient's head or that the co
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- What is the most frustrating or difficult aspect of living with fibromyalgia?
Hello everyone, How have you been? As you know, fibromyalgia is a very individual disease and affects everyone differently. What is the biggest challenge you face while living with fibro? Is it
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- Have you ever been told you were faking? Or that it's all "in your head"?
OK... so I have been told this this before... but I had a good friend the other day when she invited me to her birthday party and I was in a lot of pain, depressed, and not feeling well. I told her I
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- Fibromyalgia and itching: How do you cope with it?
Hey everyone, during intense flare-ups or just bad days I really struggle with itching... It's maily in my hands and it drives me crazy, some days it just won't stop. I've almost rubbed my hands raw a
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