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Hugs gipsie
xxx
Im on amitryptiline 150mg and yes, I have put on a little bit of weight, but my face gets puffy sometimes at this dose, I think it could be water retention or something, I read somewhere that if you're on ami you should avoid salt, as that's what makes you puffy IYKWIM.
I have FM
Ive been in a few car accidents (not my fault), last one car was a write off, guy ran into back off me
i never related FM to accidents
also have LCIS (4 OPS) & now thyroid nodules
i go for needle biopsy on thurs, but they say my thyroid is ok?
can you get DLA for FM alone?
i have arthitis & IBS as well as other ailments.
im tired ALL the time, no energy, live with a LOT of pain
i am going to try & take a job as Ive not had benefits.
great thread thanks
I've just started on the path of web page design & IT security working from home...find its far better now than having to worry abiout how I manage a normal working day
Just yesterday I had to explain my pain and other symptoms by saying it was similar to lupus but not the same. Your stock of drugs reads like mine. I have just started on steroids too so I hope I don't gain more weight, I don't think my little legs can carry any more extra :eek:.
Yesterday a friend told me that some people who are disabled can get a discount on electricity costs. I have e mailed my power provider and I will post what I hear in reply.
'I had a black dog, his name was depression".
Weight gain and hunger with steroids does largely depend on the dosage. For me it's a see-saw. If I take more steriods, I take less painkillers and vice versa.
Obviously, the smaller the dose of steroids the better in the long run. I manage on 5mg of Prednisolone a day, and try to take as few pain killers as I can.
Athough, that being said, my monthly script comes to me in a carrier bag and I save money on my annual prescription pre-payment in the first month I use it!
And I'm very, very lucky to have a fabulous GP who is incredibly supportive .
p.s. I've come to the conclusion that most AI problems have overlap symptoms. Also, a family history of AI probs makes it more likely you develop one. My Mum had SLE and also developed a lymphoma.
I have a good friend that i have met online who also has FM and we make each other laugh every evening on yahoo chat, telling each other where our pains are today :rotfl:
As someone else said this thread is nice, as it isnt all people telling you how their pains are worse than yours, as so many fibro 'help groups' seem to be.
thank you everyone for being here
Thank you to everyone who posts comps xxx
Not all Fibro groups talk about their pain everyday or try to out do each other on how much pain each of us is in that day,we do have loads of fun , chat about other stuff , play games. We also on my group have loads of info to help you to cope with your FMS and info to try to explain to people how your FMS effects you in your daily life. You should give us a chance we maybe able to help you.http://groups.msn.com/HelpforFMS
Hugs gipsie
xxx