I was not getting any sleep taking my sleeping pills so i stopped taking them for awhile to see if I will sleep better when I start back on them. I am only getting 3-4 hours of sleep with no sleeping pills. My left ankle is feeling terrible. Lots of pain!!! Dr.A says it is going to be OK but it will take some time!
- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- Keeper of the Flame
- Female, 55 years
- MI, United States
- Primary Condition
- Fibromyalgia and 19 more ▼
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- Diagnosis
- Interests
- Parenting, and Relationships
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame added an InstantMe for Jun 8, 2013 Jun 08, 2013 9:07AMBad
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated her symptoms for Jun 3, 2013 Jun 03, 2013Symptom Update
- mild TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) pain
- moderate Tingling
- mild Swelling of lymph nodes (glands)
- moderate Swelling in legs, feet and ankles
- none Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
- none Sleep problems
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame earned a star! Jun 03, 2013

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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame completed the PFRS survey for May 30, 2013 May 30, 2013PFRS: 43
- Most Fatigue
- Most Sleep
- All Stiffness
- All Pain
- Severe External Stress
I saw my psychiatrist a few weeks ago and we changed the times that I take some of my meds. I take 30mg of Cymbalta in the morning and take 60mg in the evening. I also take 300mg of Wellbutrin in the morning and another 200mg in mid-afternoon. I have felt a little less fatigued with this dosing schedule. I haven't been taking my sleeping meds for the last few weeks and I am waking up early (around 5am) and wanting to get up. That is a good thing! I am still not getting much done as my pain is severe.
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Varicose Veins of Legs May 28, 2013Varicose Veins of Legs
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Urinary Incontinence May 27, 2013Urinary Incontinence
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated her weight for May 23, 2013 May 25, 2013152 lb BMI: 26.9
For some reason I have had this insane craving for Choclate chip cookie dough ice cream. I can eat half a carton in a day easy. It is terrible. I don't know what to do about curbing this craving. It really has a hold on me!!!
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame added an InstantMe for May 26, 2013 May 26, 2013 10:42AMVery bad
Nearly 3 months ago I slipped on a small patch of ice and twisted my ankle. Instead of my ankle feeling better it is feeling worse over time. I told Dr. Ambrosiac about the ankle and he said I pulled a tendon and it would heal. I think I need to have it x-rayed at my June 17th appointment.
My back is hurting very badly. I have been doing some gardening and it must be too much for me. I love to have my hands in God's fresh earth. The other day the dirt was so warm to my touch. I think it is all the bending over and then lifting a few boxes that were too heavy didn't help either.
I have been taking care of my MIL every day but I am doing this with a cheerful heart. I want to do my share and help out. It is not hard taking care of her but I cannot rest any time I want to. I feel obligated to stay out in the frontroom to help entertain her. She is a hard woman to like. She has a very disagreeable personality but she is 86 years old and there is no changing her.
The weather is great and I have a smile on my face so things could be a lot worse!!! -
- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaCymbalta Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
- Perceived effectiveness for Mild Depression:
- Perceived effectiveness for Fibromyalgia:
- Perceived effectiveness for Depressed mood:
- Perceived effectiveness for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
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- Adherence:
- Burden:
Keeper of the Flame added a treatment evaluation for Cymbalta May 26, 2013- Advice & Tips
- When I saw my phychiatrist on May 23, 2013 he told me to divide my dose and take 30mg in the morning and 60mg with my night-time medicine. This is supposed to help my fatigue. I still have not felt any different. I am exhausted all the time and I do not think it is from the pain meds that I take. I was tired before I started taking those meds. I have lost my spark!
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaBupropion Treatment Evaluation
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Keeper of the Flame added a treatment evaluation for Bupropion May 26, 2013- Advice & Tips
- I am very tired all of the time so my psychiatrist has prescribed this medication to see if it gives me any pep. I have been taking it for months now with no change in my exhaustion. As of Feb. 2013 I have been taking 300mg in the morning and 200mg in the afternoon. I forget to take the 200mg in the afternoon a lot of the time.
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the treatment Cymbalta May 26, 2013Cymbalta
- Started: Oct 1, 2010
- Current Dosage: 90 mg daily
- Purpose: CFS, Depressed mood, and 3 more
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- Nov 29, 2009
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Added
- Started: Oct 01, 2010
- Dosage: 150 mg daily
- Purpose: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depressed mood, Fibromyalgia, Mild Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Oct 01, 2010
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- Oct 01, 2010
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Changed Dosage
- Dosage: 120 mg daily
- Jun 15, 2011
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Changed Dosage
- Dosage: 90 mg daily
- Nov 01, 2011
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- May 26, 2013
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the treatment Bupropion May 26, 2013Bupropion
- Started: Apr 27, 2012
- Current Dosage: 500 mg daily
- Purpose: Fatigue
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Added
- Started: Apr 27, 2012
- Dosage: 300 mg daily
- Purpose: Fatigue
- Apr 27, 2012
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Changed Dosage
- Dosage: 450 mg daily
- Oct 01, 2012
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Changed Dosage
- Dosage: 500 mg daily
- Apr 16, 2013
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- May 26, 2013
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the treatment Abilify Discmelt May 26, 2013Abilify Discmelt
- Started: Jan 1, 2011
- Current Dosage: 10 mg daily
- Purpose: Depressed mood
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Added
- Started: Jan 01, 2011
- Dosage: 10 mg daily
- Purpose: Depressed mood
- Jan 01, 2011
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Evaluated
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- May 03, 2013
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Tobacco Addiction May 26, 2013Tobacco Addiction
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Primary Insomnia May 25, 2013Primary Insomnia
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Pelvic Organ Prolapse May 23, 2013Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Obesity May 19, 2013Obesity
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Mild Depression May 18, 2013Mild Depression
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated her weight for May 10, 2013 May 14, 2013150 lb BMI: 26.6
WE HAVE HAD SOME REALLY NICE WEATHER DAYS AND I HAVE BEEN OUTDOORS WORKING IN THE YARD. WHEN I AM AWAY FROM THE REFRIGERATOR IT HELPS TO CUT DOWN ON THE FOOD INTAKE. I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE AT LEAST A LITTLE SOMETHING IN THE MORNINGS TO GET MY METABOLISM WORKING. I LIKE A BANANNA THE BEST.
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- Keeper of the Flame
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Pain: All
- Fatigue: Most
- Sleep: Most
- Stiffness: All
- function: Little
- external_stress: Most
- Stickman: all
- Description:F55y
- FM:4y Dx
- CFS:?y
- I am: b
I have:FibromyalgiaKeeper of the Flame updated the condition Migraine May 14, 2013Migraine
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