I have it, but don't know anyone else that does. I take medication everyday to help.
2006-11-12 04:11:42 · 9 answers · asked by bossysilver 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, I have it, as does my daughter. She's 16. She was diagnosed when she was 9, shortly after her father died. I was diagnosed about six years earlier.
Some people seem to have a genetic tendency that makes them more likely to develop fibromyalgia if they are exposed to a lot of stress, either from an intense crisis or a long period of high stress levels. I'm certain that's the case for us.
Katie has outgrown the worst of her symptoms, thankfully. She was homeschooled for five years, but has been able to return to school now (she's in 10th grade now).
I pushed through things for years, 'til I wasn't able to do so anymore. I'm disabled now as a result, because things got much worse thanks to not taking care of it before now and other conditions which exacerbate the FMS. I take time-release morphine, tizanidine and modafanil daily, with instant-release morphine for breakthrough pain.
More importantly, I've reduced all controllable stressors in my life to an absolute minimum so that I'm better able to cope with those that I cannot control. Our home environment is carefully controlled, as well, in order to be as healthy as possible.
With those measures, Katie (my daughter) is able to be a fairly normal, happy teen. I'm not able to work, but I'm pretty happy and can attend school part-time and be a good mother to her and wife to my partner.
Best of luck to you!
2006-11-12 14:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by TechnoMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother has fibromyalgia, which is coming under control now, with methotrexate treatment. Not long ago, though, she was nearly crippled with it, and almost could not dress in the mornings as her wrists and fingers were so weak. It was horrible to watch as the onset was very quick - two to three months.
Check out the Arthritis Research Campaign website below for more information.
This is a quote from there:
"Fibromyalgia is a name for widespread pain affecting the muscles but not the joints. It will not cause permanent damage to tissues but the symptoms may last for months or years. There are no outward signs of the condition and people with fibromyalgia often look well but feel awful. Because of this, other people may not appreciate the pain and tiredness you are suffering and this can cause additional distress. Fibromyalgia is a common condition and is sometimes so severe that it affects your work and your personal and social life. In fibromyalgia the tendons and ligaments, or fibrous tissues (fibro-), and the muscles (-my-) are affected by pain (-algia) and tenderness. The pain may feel as though it affects the whole body."
I hope it's some reassurance for you that you're not alone in having this condition, and I hope it improves for you.
Best wishes.
2006-11-12 04:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Robert H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from Fibromyalgia and Arthritis. I take Lyrica 100mg three times a day for Fibromyalgia and it is the first medication who has really helped me. You need to take your medication, you may want to talk to your Physician about other medications, if you don't receive the help you need from the medication you are taking now
consider a change of medication. Hope you get the help so you can be almost pain free. Good Luck.
2006-11-12 04:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely nothing to do with fibroids!
It is an illness which causes severe muscular pain not dissimilar to the pain that arthritis sufferers have to bear. It is a kind of rheumatism, and is very debilitating when at its worse.
It comes and goes; generally it is less painful in the summer or when in warm climate. It is also linked with ME, intolerance to certain foods, and IBS.
I have had it for seven years.You are not the only one.Take courage.
2006-11-12 04:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have CFS/ ME which a lot of people do get fibro as well but i havent not yet fingers crossed hope you are not in too much pain
2006-11-12 06:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by sukis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-11-12 04:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by cali_islazy89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fibroids...my sis had them but were removed they are like a growth in the fallopian tubes and can be mistaken for pregnancy.
2006-11-12 04:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
What is it first, then i might be able to help??
2006-11-12 04:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by § gαввαηα § 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
is it like fibrocis
2006-11-12 04:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋