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    About Me

    I am 46 and was diagnosed with FMS and Rheumatoid Arthritis on the same visit to the doctor 5 years ago. Although those are not the best news, at least then I knew I wasn't crazy for all of the pain I was constantly in! I work full time as a Human Resource Asst. So far, I am able to keep up with the demands of my job. It helps that I love it! I feel that stress plays a big role in how bad my FMS makes me feel. Recently, things have been very stressful for me and I feel a major flare coming on. I am in a lot more pain and getting through the day gets harder and harder without the help of meds. I did a Google search for Fibro support groups and Daily Strength came up. I thought I'd check it out and here I am! So far, it looks good.

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    Reading, Quilting, playing on the Computer.

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    • Journal Entry for July 7, 2008

      Mood July 7, 2008 9:06pm

      Today was a productive day.  I got some things done around the house that I had been putting off for some time.  I had to pace myself and …

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      From cindiwolff July 8

      thank you so much, this means so much!!!

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      From Jennijem July 7

      Hi glad to have you as a member of our group. It's nice to see your having a good day. My name is Jenni and I am the founder of We Fibromites if I can help you in any way just let me know. Love and Hugs, Jenni

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  • Goals

    Get back into shape!

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    Current Weight (Lbs)
    215

  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      Treatments

      Adderall Working / Worked
      Recently discovered this one for the daytime sleepiness. This med is a MUST for me at work or my job would be at risk. However, when I don't take it on the weekends, I find myself very, very fatigued.
      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Sometimes helps when I take the time and have the energy. Rather than relieving the pain, I just hope for it to help me sleep better.
      Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
      Helps with RLS. Also helps me sleep when muscle pain is especially bad.
      Elavil Not Working
      Didn't really help me sleep any better then would leave me too drowsy for my hour long morning commute to work. Needless to say, I stopped taking this one.
      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      Doesnt usually make much difference but I try it anyway.
      Morphine Working / Worked
      Works for the headaches I sometimes get. Only problem is that I have to go to the ER for this treatment and I am afraid of getting a "drug seeker" lable if I go too often.
      Ultram Working / Worked
      I take this in the daytime because it doesn't make my "high" or sleepy. I can take this at work if I'm feeling particularly bad.
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      Unfortunately Ive become a regular user of this one. In the evenings though the combination of Fibro and RA is a bit much to handle and I need the help.

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      Diangnosed 6 years ago. I've had a great doctor and we are keeping the RA under control. It's still progressing, but relatively slowly I think.

      Treatments

      Folic Acid Working / Worked
      When I remember to take it!
      Humira Working / Worked
      Love it!
      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      Hard to remember to take each week, but easy to realize I forgot! It works.
      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      Helped while I was on it, but doc took me off and didn't see any difference.
      Tylenol Working / Worked
      Doesn't do much.
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      At night I need this one

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