Fibromyalgia and Eye Health My optometrist is amazing. Not only is she funny and sweet and always walks into the room with a smile, she's just a damn good doctor. I knew she was a great doctor the day she said to me "I have to treat my Fibromyalgia patients more aggressively...." That … [Read more...]
Study sheds light on Fibromyalgia as a nerve disorder
I love that more and more studies are coming out backing up the idea that Fibromyalgia is a nerve disorder (or neurological issue) . A couple of studies now have shown that about 50% of those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia also have small fiber polyneuropathy. I had the test done a while back and it … [Read more...]
Successful TMJ Treatment Long Term
This week marks 5 years of dealing with TMJ. Well, actually 5 years and about 2 months since the pain started, but 5 years since I found out what the problem was and found someone who could actually help me. That someone is Dr. H. Clifton Simmons in Nashville, TN. While Fibromyalgia has been a … [Read more...]
The Varying Levels of Migraine
Wednesday afternoon: Migraines have been an issue for me for a very long time. I have just about every "type" of migraine you can find, including what is listed as rather rare - The Cluster Migraine. Most of the time, I can tolerate them and/or they don't stick around in such a way that drastically … [Read more...]
“I Find I Have to Treat My Fibro Patients More Aggressively”
I find it interesting that while I constantly hear about how so many Drs don't believe in Fibro and give patients with Fibro a hard time, I am evidently very lucky when it comes to my Drs. Today I went to see my Opthamologist, who I just adore. She is so sweet and is one of the only Drs I have … [Read more...]
Update on Eye Pain…
I've noticed that I haven't really noticed the eye pain in the last week or so and I couldn't help but wonder "is it connected to going off the Cymbalta". So I googled Cymbalta and eye pain and sure enough eye pain is listed as a side effect of Cymbalta (one of those call your Dr immediately if you … [Read more...]
Cymbalta Side Effects (Sweating, Flushing, and more)
I saw my Rheumatologist today for the first time since some of my latest "symptoms" have developed. I told him about the latest Cymbalta side effects, including excessive sweating and the recent facial flushing. He said that both of those are very common side effects of Cymbalta. I also told him … [Read more...]
