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Comment by Judith on June 4, 2013 at 9:01pm -
Actually, PJ, most days I feel like "s*#t....But one tries to make the best of it. As I said, If I can get out of bed and do something, it's a good day....Good luck.....
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Comment by PJ on June 4, 2013 at 8:15pm -
I may want to try acupuncture again once I can afford it. need to find a place I can trust. Best of luck to you, happy to hear that most days are good for you!
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Comment by Judith on June 4, 2013 at 6:54pm
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PJ--I was diagnosed in 1996 after all the usual frustrations. Lucked into a young PA who was up on the latest. I have tried many, many things.
Now I rely on Working Class Acupuncture 3xs/week at 15-35 dollars, sliding scale. It is a national network. Plus lo-carb eating and gentle daily exercise & occasional massage, developed thru trial and error over many years. Most days I can get out of bed. After so many years, I consider that Most Excellent....beyond that I have long since given up. Life as we knew it is done. One needs to study and analyze and adapt....
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Comment by PJ on June 4, 2013 at 1:33pm
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Hi, Judith,
Welcome to our group and thanks for your note. I so agree. Are you taking any meds for your pain? If so, does it really take the pain away or just take the edge off? I was just given an RX of Gabapentin and pray that it works. Hope you have a pain free day....
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Comment by Judith on June 3, 2013 at 9:34pm
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One of many, many clues that one's fibromyalgia is going through a bad phase, is the desire to withdraw. To be quiet and minimize interactions to safe spaces: acupuncture, the garden, walks to give my neighborhood furry friends their treats. No crowds. No interactions that are potentially overwhelming of the hyper-sensitive senses. That's my now. Quiet. Separation
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Comment by Judith on March 10, 2013 at 2:52pm
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/772864
Here you go, PJ. There was an extra http in front of it.
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Comment by PJ on March 10, 2013 at 8:46am
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Judith, I tried that link and it says page not available?
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Comment by PJ on March 10, 2013 at 8:44am
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Thank you, Judith, I will ck both out! *gentle hugs*
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Comment by Judith on March 9, 2013 at 8:45pm
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hey sweetie---a lot of us have been posting in a group called Diabetes Plus. You might like to join that group. I've had fibromyalgia since 1996 and The D since early 2007.
Here's an article about a very small study, but one we might want to keep an eye on.....
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