Fibromyalgia

Need help , please
I have not been able to post lately because my husband is bed and wheelchair bound at home since the beginning of December. He has had metastatic lung cancer for 2 1 /2 years and has now developed a cancerous tumor on his shoulder. He is just finishing his round of radiation and still has major pain. The docto... 9 Feb 2006 20:29

Update on Carol J
Quick hello as I am real busy doing many computers this week. Got an EMail from Carol saying all is well and she has her laptop in her room now. (Didn't have time to check to see if she posted here) She will be away for 2 weeks in TX. SnL ... 10 Feb 2006 11:36

Polymyalgia
Is there a difference between fibromyalgia and polymyalgia.? I was given Prednisone,which helps somewhat,however,i was told that i cant take it for a long period,due to the side effects,such as bone deteriatetion.What other meds have proven helpful?Love to read your column. ... 3 Feb 2006 00:54

Update...BB
I finally had my MRI and visit to my neuro yesterday and am even more confused than I was before I went. The MRI was of my head and the neuro showed me my old stroke sites on it, one new stroke and numerous tiny stroke sites. He said this was indicative of the connective tissue disease and lupus-like disease I ... 17 Feb 2006 08:10

Probably a repost, but...
http://www.alighthouse.com/blessing1.htm I can never hear this enough.... `Hope everyone has a blessed Sunday. -- ?.??? ?)) -:?:- ?.?? .????)) Laurie ((??.?? ..?? -:?:- ((?? ?.? *~*LiveLoveLaugh, and hangin' in there!*~* Paddle together, bail, paddle; paddle, bail; paddl... 29 Jan 2006 10:52

Bio-Freeze Review -- Update
RE: Bio-Freeze Review HI, This evening it marks the 4th time this week I have used the Bio-Freeze Gel Product. I have been applying this product to my full legs starting about 5 inches above the knee and moving down. Here are my current observations about this product: It is Cold when it comes out of the ... 29 Jan 2006 11:23

Back on Topic
I guess Since I am feeling guilty for starting all of this, I will try to get back on topic. I first noticed "symptoms" around early 1996 or so. At this point, I was sought after and considered an authority in my field. What I didn't realize was that whatever was bothering me was effecting my mind as well a... 28 Jan 2006 14:29

Does this sound like fibromyalgia?
I have two autoimmune diseases: Hashimoto's thyroiditis and IBS. I'm told that fibromyalgia is common to go along with those. When I get up in the morning, my body is stiff and sore. But more troubling is that I get small red / inflamed areas in my muscles and tendons hurt. My doctor can't explain but I'm suppose... 31 Jan 2006 16:04

*~* Online WACOC News 2006 *~*
Women and Children of CFIDS WACOC The other ~*Online WACOC News 2006*~ has gotten over 500 posts to it and is becoming difficult and too large so I'll begin another thread. If you wish to read the other over 500 posts you can do a google search for Online WACOC News or begin at the beginning from here: http... 13 Mar 2006 05:59

A really good description.. short....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger%27s_syndrome That is another prety good write up on AS. Espically the part about Living with Asperger syndrome: """""""""""""Asperger syndrome usually leads to problems in social interaction with peers. These can be severe, especially in childhood and adolescence; childre... 23 Jan 2006 04:15