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debcatholic
Sex: F
Data Quality: 1 star
Pain: All
Fatigue: All
Sleep: Most
Stiffness: All
function: None
external_stress: Most
Stickman: all
Description:F58y
CFS:22y Dx
FM:16y Dx
debcatholic
Female, 58 years
Dayton, NV
Primary Condition
Fibromyalgia and 9 more
First symptom
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

      • Started: ?
      • Dosage: ?
    • Purpose:
    added the treatment Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy May 02, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Bad

    added an InstantMe for May 1, 2012 May 01, 2012 3:14PM

    Pain shoulders to elbows bilaterally is very bad, all else-pain is moderate. Legs ached so bad last night they woke me up twice. Tired, bone tired. Exhausted. Just want to sleep!

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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Fibromyalgia

    • First symptom:
    • Diagnosis:
    updated the condition Fibromyalgia Apr 30, 2012

    Worked 37 years in Medicine. Developed CFS first with + globulins, Sed rate, etc. Then Fibro began. After 7 years. had to discontinue working due to sx. bad weeks during winter. Applied SSI; 2 appeals, got Attorneys Binder & Binder, who easily got me SSI. Sx worsening, especially during cold months. Now taking Lyrica, Lortab, Tramadol, Fentanyl patch, Mirapex, Alka Seltzer, Thyroid and Xanax. Greatly relieved in Hawaii. Winters are hell. Mother and sisters don't think there is anything wrong with me. Have to get IV iron daily every 6 months or so and have to increase my sodium, potassium, magnesium, iodine, Vit D, calcium and Bs daily as my body depletes them. Dizziness, pain, headaches, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, insomnia, exhaustion, stiffness, no energy, sore throat, infections, reduced immune system, etc. no fun! Suffering is cathartic and makes up to God for all that is offensive to Him. Had many injuries in my adulthood which probably brought this on. Was classic overachiever.

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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Iron Deficiency Anemia

    • First symptom:
    • Diagnosis: ?
    updated the condition Iron Deficiency Anemia Apr 30, 2012

    On IV Imfed daily x 1 month

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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Joined PatientsLikeMe

    joined PatientsLikeMe Apr 30, 2012

    I'd like to recommmend you ask your Doctor to let you try the Fentanyl patch (synthetic morphine) to take the edge off. It has really helped me!

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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    QOL

    • Worst Social
    • Good Mental
    • Worst Physical
    completed the QOL survey for May 1, 2012 May 01, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    PFRS: 46

    • All Fatigue
    • Most Sleep
    • All Stiffness
    • All Pain
    • Severe External Stress
    completed the PFRS survey for Apr 28, 2012 May 01, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    PFRS: 45

    • All Fatigue
    • Most Sleep
    • All Stiffness
    • All Pain
    • Severe External Stress
    completed the PFRS survey for May 1, 2012 May 01, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    316 lb BMI: 52.6

    updated her weight for Dec 4, 2007 Apr 30, 2012

    Pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, stress, exhaustion, strep, etc.

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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Hemoglobin :
    12.8 g/dL

    added a new Hemoglobin value for Apr 30, 2012 May 01, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Infed

      • Started: Apr 9, 2012
      • Current Dosage: 100 mg daily
    • Purpose:
    updated the treatment Infed May 01, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Infed

      • Started: Apr 9, 2012
      • Current Dosage: 100 mg daily
    • Purpose:
    updated the treatment Infed May 01, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Bad

    added an InstantMe for Apr 30, 2012 Apr 30, 2012 7:36AM

    Pain level high, little sleep, over burdened, anticipatory, stressed, exhausted, short of breath, neck very bad, sore throat, etc

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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    210 lb 2 oz BMI: 35.0

    updated her weight for Nov 1, 2011 Apr 30, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    172 lb 6 oz BMI: 28.7

    updated her weight for Apr 26, 2012 Apr 30, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    QOL

    • Worst Social
    • Bad Mental
    • Worst Physical
    completed the QOL survey for Apr 30, 2012 Apr 30, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    PFRS: 49

    • All Fatigue
    • All Sleep
    • All Stiffness
    • All Pain
    • Severe External Stress
    completed the PFRS survey for Apr 30, 2012 Apr 30, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Fentanyl Transdermal Patch

      • Started: ?
      • Dosage: ?
    • Purpose: Chronic pain and Fibromyalgia
    added the treatment Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Apr 30, 2012
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    debcatholic
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F58y
    CFS:22y Dx
    FM:16y Dx
    I am: b
    I have:
    Fibromyalgia

    Fentanyl Transdermal Patch

      • Started: ?
      • Dosage: ?
    • Purpose: Chronic pain and Fibromyalgia
    added the treatment Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Apr 30, 2012
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