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Fibromyalgia and HOPE by Deb Patient Expert Another example of someone who healed from fibromyalgia and lupus. Sandra Krakowski has started a video series on her path to wellness.
A Little more about Fibromyalgia by Sara G. Patient Expert A girlfriend of mine recently mentioned that she's in a Lupus flare, accompanied by a crummy case of fibromyalgia. I know I've mentioned the syndrome before, and Medscape (the medical website I subscribe to...
Maybe Fibromyalgia by Lesa Patient Expert Went to the Rheumatologist yesterday. Ruled out the bad boys like RA, Lupus and degenerative arthritis. Phew! She is thinking it is either Fibromyalgia or joint pain brought on from all the stress...
Fibromyalgia - Chronic Widespread Pain by Sara G. Patient Expert Here's a bit of information on Fibromyalgia , which is a condition sometimes seen in Lupus patients. Thankfully, I'm a one-disease gal (Lupus only), but many of my friends in Lupus Support...
Fibromyalgia: Latest Research News by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnosing Fibromyalgia: Common Symptoms “Fatigue, aches, brain fog..., lupus, and multiple sclerosis, whose symptoms can be similar to those of fibromyalgia. “Testing...
XMRV linked to CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia? by Veronica E. Patient Expert When you were first diagnosed with either Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) or Fibromyalgia...; now we have XMRV. If a virus is the cause, why do some people develop fibromyalgia after a car accident or slip...
Fibromyalgia: "Why Won't The Pain Stop?" by Dr. Eben Davis Doctor of Chiropracty Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that does not limit itself to just one area... you with fibromyalgia. To complicate this further, in “secondary FM,” the cause of FM is known...
Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia by Amy Wiley Patient Expert , I have Fibromyalgia. The doctor listened to and questioned me for over an hour, and then poked and prodded me all over...--pressure. Fibromyalgia people, however, feel intense pain. You have to be sensitive in at least 11 points in order...
Lupus and Pain by Duane P. Patient Expert can help ease pain caused by lupus and fibromyalgia . More information about medicines used to treat pain... If you are like most people with lupus, you have experienced pain at some time...
RA, Lupus link...via WebMD by Stef .. Patient Expert I found this article interesting. In addition to having fibromyalgia, I also have RA. Between the two, my life is a pain in the... well, everywhere. Lately, it's been the tendons in my feet and ankles...

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Tolerance to meds
Can someone please help? I have been diagnosed with Lupus SLE, Fibromyalgia, IBS, MVP, among other things. I have been taking Lortab 10/500 swapped with Norco 10/325 6-8 times a day for over 4 years. I have developed a tolerance and my pain is only getting worse. Does anyone have any suggestions on new meds...crap

New to RA
My name is Tina. I was diagnosed with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, have 3 herniated disks in my back and neck, and have osteoarthritis.  Surprised when I went to the doctor a couple of months ago, and she said i have mixed connective tissue disease, which is a combo of lupus, myositis, RA, and scleroderma...crap

I have severe fatigue even on sleeping med. I have warmth in my ankles, knees, elbows, shoulders,
RF positive, waiting on CCP results. Is this RA? How long does it take to get ccp results back? My mom has fibromyalgia, S Lupus, Rheumatoid, and Osteoarthritis. My past SED rates and ANAs have been negative. I am 42 and for the past 6 months I can't get enough sleep, my muscles ache. I don't know...crap

What prescription pain meds have less of the itchng side effect?
I have been dx'd with Fibromyalgia and Systemic Lupus for 10 years. I have worked hard to manage my illnesses through diet, excercise and medicinal therapy. My Lupus well controlled with Plaqunill but I have to take pain meds occasionally to combat the Fibro and lupus pain. After I take Hydrocodone I get crazy, claw...crap

i have chronic fibromyalgia syndrome,zollinger ellisson syndrome,endometriosis,pernicious anaenia et
i also suffer from chronic fibromyalgia syndrome , severe anxiety disorder, endometriosis, pernicious anaemia underactive thyroid and several other illnesses but i'm not sure of there names is there a possiblity i could have an auto immune illness such as lupus? catherine findlaycrap

7 Conditions Often Mistaken for Fibromyalgia
If you talk with a room full of fibromyalgia patients, you're likely to hear quite a few stories describing years of uncertainty prior to finally receiving a fibromyalgia diagnosis.  You'll probably... that they actually had fibromyalgia.  It's not at all unusual for fibromyalgia to be misdiagnosed...crap

Fibromyalgia invisible disease
A letter from _Jeanne______ (fill in the name of the person who suffers from Fibromyalgia.... I inherited the predisposition to chronic pain, fatigue and forgetfulness. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia....   WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FIBROMYALGIA FMS is not the newest fad disease. In 1815, a surgeon at the University...crap

Enbrel causing Drug induced Lupus?
I have just been told by my Rheumy that I have Lupus and she feels it's due to my use (2 1/2 yrs) of Enbrel. Has anyone had this happen or heard of it happening? I was taking the Enbrel because of the Psoriatic Arthritis I have. I also have Fibromyalgia and the list seems to be getting longer. Not right...crap

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what is fibromyalgia
What  exactly is fibromyalgia? Symptoms,etc. sunshinecrap