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KM1985 posted in the group Fibromyalgia

Hi all. I’m new to this group. Is anyone here from the Toronto (Canada) area? I’ve been looking for local support groups but Google has turned up nothing, sadly.

cinlin posted in the group Caretakers

How do I get paid for being a caregiver.?

William Slover posted in the group Chronic Pain

It’s not too late to find the perfect gift for a Chronic Pain sufferer…

Holiday Gift Ideas for Those With Chronic Pain

verwhelmed by holiday shopping? Check out Pain Resource's 12 holiday gift ideas for those with chronic pain.

https://painresource.com/chronic-pain/holiday-gift-ideas-for-those-with-chronic-pain/

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brynsmommy38 posted in the group Pain Management

Does anyone get euphoric migraines? What do you do that is medication free to get them to stop?

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EmilyXLC
1 year, 11 months ago

After ALL of these years, I had thought I was alone! I didn’t even know there was a true name for them until now– I just always called it post-migraine high. It makes me want to eat a TON of food and I just feel SO good after the migraine finally breaks. I try to drink plenty of water as one of my big migraine triggers is dehydration and that…Read More

William Slover posted in the group Chronic Pain

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Burnout When Living With Chronic Illness

Does the holiday season tend to leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained? There's a word for that, and it's called holiday burnout.

https://painresource.com/chronic-pain/5-ways-to-avoid-holiday-burnout-when-living-with-chronic-illness/

Suzzee33 posted in the group Chronic Pain

Well turns out I don’t have my IC again. We have a hospital that sux here I was telling them I couldn’t pee that I had to bare down and go every 30 minutes so not much sleep for me
Went to the ER the Dr was rude and said they gave you antibiotics twice…I was like yeah but there not working. He told me to go home and take napoxsen . I was in…Read More

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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

Oh nooooo @Suzzee33 bless your heart. These doctors shouldn’t be practicing. HUG HUG HUG.
- Suzzee33
  2 years ago
  
  @emilyxlc I am telling you. I hear stories all the time that people go to that hospital and get sent home and die..
eclecticzebra
2 years ago

Be the one who makes them change- file a formal complaint- Attny General etc. No way should any medical establishment have such a negative view from the general public. Sorry you are going through this 🙁
- EmilyXLC
  2 years ago
  
  @eclecticzebra THIS. It’s hard to think straight after this kind of crap happens, but you are right.
  - Suzzee33
    2 years ago
    
    @emilyxlc yes it is. You get more depressed and feel hopeless
- Suzzee33
  2 years ago
  
  @eclecticzebra I think I will. Thank you

hardslide posted in the group Fibromyalgia

Recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. In a great deal of pain right now and nothing seems to be working. What is most effective in alleviating your pain?

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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

Hello @hardslide and welcome to the community. I am so sorry to hear that you are in a lot of pain– I hope these articles will be helpful: https://painresource.com/fibromyalgia/4-natural-remedies-for-fibromyalgia/ https://painresource.com/news-experts/ask-the-experts/ask-the-expert-drug-free-ways-to-fight-fibromyalgia/

MEC77 posted in the group Fibromyalgia

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia back in 2010. I have tried all kinds of prescription medications and have never found anything to really work for me. I also feel like it is different with everyone: what might work for me may not work for 20 others. That being said: I use cannabis and I exercise. Yoga has helped me a lot, as well. I am prescribed…Read More

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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

@mec77 thank you for sharing with us– it is amazing how much moving our bodies and focusing on our mindsets can help some things.

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