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Jan 16, 2024 at 06:25 PM
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Fibromyalgia: Myths and Facts
The possible lack of tender points was surprising to me. But I do have the typical tender spots. How about you all? |
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Jan 17, 2024 at 08:57 AM
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That's a great read!
I have tender points. My rheumatologist gave me steroid injections in my hips. Didn't work. I read somewhere that medicine intolerance is a symptom, too. I have that. However... Hormone replacement therapy has changed my life Sent from my SM-A146U using Tapatalk |
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Apr 19, 2024 at 03:29 AM
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I have tender points, experience muscular knots and muscle spams etc.
I have a hard time taking written notes and usually have to type out my notes. I’ve tried mechanical pencils and added cushions to my ink pens. I plan to purchase a keyboard for my iPad to make typing easier. As far as meds and treatments: •Early on I tried a steroid injection once and it hurt. •I tried Flexeril it was too strong and lingered. My rheumatologist then recommended CBD and did a good job of creating a titration schedule but it didn’t help. •Next I was recommended (same provider) medical cannabis. I prefer gummies and I could sleep through the night like a baby. •I knew early on that medication and/or medical cannabis would not be my only solutions. My only health insurance is Medicare, which does not cover acupuncture or chiropractor visits (for Fibromyalgia). Luckily in my area massages are not expensive. We have a decent amount of massage businesses to select from. •I also have a YMCA membership and find deep tissue yoga helpful for my overall health, mental clarity and to loose my stiff/achy joints. I read a lot of articles from national fibromyalgia and arthritis organizations. My Mighty has good articles too and I like that they publish articles written by individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ #SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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