Fibromyalgia Questionnaire & Results

Latest Update: 02/10/2012

If you suffer from the widely misunderstood, crippling condition known as Fibromyalgia and would like to anonymously share some of the details of your experience, please take time to answer our QUESTIONNAIRE!

While even many physicians tend to associate Fibromyalgia only with extreme muscle pain & stiffness, the chronic condition includes a long list of symptoms, many of which are severely debilitating. Cognitive difficulties, widespread joint pain, extreme fatigue, gastrointestinal problems and thyroid dysfunction, all play a major role in the crippling nature of Fibromyalgia.

SHARING INFORMATION & EXPERIENCES
The information that you share with us in our questionnaire is summarized in an effort to help those suffering from this disturbing disorder.

Since 2006, we have received over 2,000 completed questionnaire forms, which can reviewed below and in our fibromyalgia archives section (see links at the bottom of this page). Our 2008 SUMMARY OF QUESTIONNAIRES is a great way to explore some of best, uncensored advice and feedback that we have received from more than 820 people that have already responded to our questionnaire.

Here are just two examples of the kind of important feedback you have given us so far...

Cognitive dysfunction, which ranges from concentration & short-term memory problems to brain fog (that borders on dementia in the most severe cases), is a symptom shared by over 93% of those that have completed our questionnaire. And yet, shockingly, many respondents indicate their doctors still don’t even know this symptom is associated with Fibromyalgia!

Similarly, while growing evidence speaks to a link between fibromyalgia and thyroid dysfunction, many in the medical community are unaware of this seemingly important connection. Nevertheless, without even asking a specific question in our survey on thyroid dysfunction, it was impossible to ignore the thyroid problems that are so commonly associated with Fibromyalgia.

Learn about Fibromyalgia directly from those who suffer from the condition!

1   What advice do they have?
2   What initial symptoms do they share?
3   How do their symptoms advance?
4   What are their theories and comments on the condition?
5   What treatments do they suggest?
6   How debilitating are their symptoms during the various stages?
7   How are they treated by physicians, as one symptom after the next slowly emerge?

Please note, the author of "The Cause of Fibromyalgia" has been most generous with Earth Clinic and has helped us compile all of our questionnaires between 2005-2008. We are so grateful for the brilliant, pro bono work he has done on this project.

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO ANSWER OUR QUESTIONNAIRE!

EXPLORING QUESTIONNAIRES, BY PERSON
We have added a second tab to our SUMMARY OF QUESTIONNAIRES to help you locate the questionnaire of each respondent. Thus, if you find some information provided by a specific person that you find particularly useful, you can quickly find the answers they provided to the rest of the questions in our archives, below.

11 QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETED DATA FORMS FOR February 2012

02/10/2012
First Name: orie
Age: 48
Male or Female: female
City: mcloud
State/Province: ok
Country: lincoln
How long have you lived there: 15 years
Where were you born: virginia
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: yes
What is Your Line of Work: teacher
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: constant pain, agitation, tired all the time, ache all the time
How has Fibro affected your life: depression, dont want to be around people, want to stay in bed, cant keep up with daily chores

History:
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: salmonela
What were your first symptoms: constant leg aches from a small child, tired all the tmw
What are your current symptoms: tired, aching, depression
Your age at onset of symptoms: 3 years old
How fast was your rate of decline: steady
What are your current symptoms: tired, aching, depression
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: 45 years
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: 10 years
Describe the extent of your brain fog: realize Im at a location and did not know how I got there, can not recall names of simple things that I use on a daily basis, forget ALL apts ALL the time, I have to put EVERYTHING in my calendar and add several alarms up to 15 minutes before due in order NOT to forget
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 15
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: no
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: neither
Describe your experience with doctors: I go away feeling like they think its all in my head. Theres no test to prove it so theres is not problem to treat
What remedies or medications have you tried: moltrin, lortab, flexaril
What makes you feel better: moltrin
What makes you feel worse: not worse really, just not better
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: no
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: no
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: no
Your theories or comments:
Are we missing any important questions:

02/10/2012
First Name: Kristen
Age: 46
Male or Female: Female
City: Ladera ranch
State/Province: Ca
Country: Usa
How long have you lived there: 10 years
Where were you born: Brockton,ma
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: Yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: No
What is Your Line of Work:
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: Numbness in fingers, exhaustion, pain
How has Fibro affected your life: Exhaution, pain, numbness, sensitivity to light, sounds,

History: Ibs, hypo thyroid, asthma, mingrains, chronic fatigue, fibro, osteoporosis! Allergies, severe itching and rash
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: Yes
What were your first symptoms: Pain, fatigue, numbness and tingeling in fingers
What are your current symptoms: Pain, chronic fatigue, numbness, confusion, sensitivity to ligt and noises, DEPRESSION AND EXHAUSTION
Your age at onset of symptoms: 24 BUT actually diagnosed at ae 43
How fast was your rate of decline: Last 5 years rapidly
What are your current symptoms: Pain, chronic fatigue, numbness, confusion, sensitivity to ligt and noises, DEPRESSION AND EXHAUSTION
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: 40+
Do your symptoms include brain fog: Yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: 5-7
Describe the extent of your brain fog: Lose things, forget things
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 5
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: No
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: Dont treat them
Describe your experience with doctors: Hopeless
What remedies or medications have you tried: Savella, lyrica
What makes you feel better: Nothing
What makes you feel worse: Climate changes, lack f sleep,stress
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: No
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: Yes, gluten
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: Ye, taking levroxyl for hypo tryoid
Your theories or comments:
Are we missing any important questions:

02/09/2012
First Name: Barbara
Age: 64
Male or Female: female
City: rothesay
State/Province: new brunswick
Country: canada
How long have you lived there: 45 years
Where were you born: Woodstock, new brunswick, canada
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: no
What is Your Line of Work: wealth management advisor
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: yes
How has Fibro affected your life: changed my quality of life

History: clinical depression, anxiety
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: I had bacteria pneumonia for over 1 1/2 months
What were your first symptoms: pain all over, exhaustion, couldn't concentrate
What are your current symptoms: pain, poor memory, fatique, depression
Your age at onset of symptoms: 52
How fast was your rate of decline: fast
What are your current symptoms: pain, poor memory, fatique, depression
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: 15
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: 15
Describe the extent of your brain fog: at times I can't talk. I am unable to find the right noun, name, etc.
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 1
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: yes
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: collectively
Describe your experience with doctors: very caring and cooperative
What remedies or medications have you tried: lyrica, all pain meds that there are out there. I am currently taking neurontin and anti-depression meds
What makes you feel better: rest, music, tv
What makes you feel worse: housework, driving, getting groceries, stress
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: no
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: yes
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: no
Your theories or comments: I hope you can recommend something that may help me with the pain, etc.
Are we missing any important questions: no

02/08/2012
First Name: Rebecca
Age: 23
Male or Female: Female
City: Indianapolis
State/Province: IN
Country: USA
How long have you lived there: 23 Yrs
Where were you born: Indianapolis
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: Yes
What is Your Line of Work: Managment in training at fast food resutrant
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: Limited what I can do. It cause me to have mood swings. It hurts when ppl touch me. I cant walk after work a 8 hr shift due to pain and not being able to feel my leg. I have to take pills to be able to make it threw the day.
How has Fibro affected your life: I just work and sleep mostly. I am not able to have children due to the medication I have to take. I dont go out alot becuase of the psin snd how I dont want to have anyone know how bad I feel. I have depression along with this.

History: Kidney stones at 13-18. Fibromyalgia was determed around age 19. In and out of hospital and therapy for pain and depression.
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: no
What were your first symptoms: A burning pain in my shoulders. Then it moved down my back to my hips and into my legs. Then turned into Stabing pain all over. Recently having problems with my pain in my jaw bone.
What are your current symptoms:
Your age at onset of symptoms:
How fast was your rate of decline:
What are your current symptoms:
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia:
Do your symptoms include brain fog:
Number of years since you developed the brain fog:
Describe the extent of your brain fog:
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms:
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms:
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively:
Describe your experience with doctors:
What remedies or medications have you tried:
What makes you feel better:
What makes you feel worse:
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet:
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins:
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments:
Your theories or comments:
Are we missing any important questions:

02/06/2012
First Name: Carolyn
Age: 69
Male or Female: female
City: Garland
State/Province: TX
Country: U.S.
How long have you lived there: 15 yrs
Where were you born: Arkansas
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: no
What is Your Line of Work: collections/bad debt
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: fatigue, unable to sleep and memory failure
How has Fibro affected your life: aches/pains/too tired to go out or do anything other than necessities

History: always active & busy, now I am overweight, on bp meds and rising LDL cholesterol, 2 grown children, divorced, went on disability, then retired
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: No but I did have chronic tolsilitis for many years until I had them removed when I was 19 and in college
What were your first symptoms: Started in neck/shoulder spinal rea and continued into all pressure points in rib area on my body
What are your current symptoms: pain is worse in neck./;shoulder area/up/down rib cage, arms and legs, can't tell if its arthritis or fibromyalgia
Your age at onset of symptoms: 4-5 yrs ago I get some relief from my chiropractor
How fast was your rate of decline: slow but continual
What are your current symptoms: pain is worse in neck./;shoulder area/up/down rib cage, arms and legs, can't tell if its arthritis or fibromyalgia
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: I believe it started in 2002 or 03
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes, absolutely
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: before I quit work in 04
Describe the extent of your brain fog: I cannot remember things I try to remember from the day before, long term memory is better
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 3
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: no,they didn't focus on it at all they just push the drugs like cymbalta but I've never tried it
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: they mostly dismiss it and talk about new drugs now available that are being used to treat the symptoms
Describe your experience with doctors: they all push their drugs and will never discuss anything that will treat the cause, not even suggesting diet changes
What remedies or medications have you tried: mostly supplements like Omega 3's and DHA, magnesium has helped me a great deal. I have used the magnesium shale to soak my feet and to take baths in. I use acetaminiphen sometimes if I can't sleep and that helps but I do not want to take long term nsaids
What makes you feel better: a hot soaking bath in the magnesium chips if the pain is severe it will relieve. I also take jigsaw magnesium orally along with other supplements
What makes you feel worse: eating unhealthy foods like sugar and high fat foods
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: yes
If so, which sources of fluoride: tap water
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: yes
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: just supplements
Your theories or comments: I have a brother who is a chiropractor and he is well versed in a healthy lifestyle and treating the cause of deseases. I believe I am experiencing toxic overload from heavy metals as in lead, mercury, etc and environmental toxins as well and they have built up over time & caused my health issues along with poor eating habits
Are we missing any important questions: I believe an unhealthy lifestyle creates health issues for most of us as we age. Unfortunately we ignore it until we begin having health problems

02/05/2012
First Name: Catherine
Age: 39
Male or Female: Female
City: Toronto
State/Province: Ontario
Country: Canada
How long have you lived there: 15 years
Where were you born: London Ontario
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: no
What is Your Line of Work: worked as office/clerical staff for life/health insurance
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: I have been on long term disability for two years and my doctors are unable to determine when/if I will be able to rejoin the workforce
How has Fibro affected your life: I have had to limit social activities due to pain/fatigue. Many friends are no longer friends because they simply don't understand. I also have a diagnosed mental health issue which exacerbates the fibromyalgia which in turn exacerbates the mental health problem.

History: Bipolar, Fibromyalgia, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes 2, migraines, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue syndrome, Chronic Myofascial Pain syndrome
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: no
What were your first symptoms: Likely had it in my teens, definitely had it in my twenties. Spent much of my third year of university missing class due to flu like symptoms that persisted. Was tested repeatedly for mono, but did not have mono. Dr. at the time (early 90s) did not know what the problem was and labelled me a hypochondriac
What are your current symptoms: widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive problems, depression, irritable bowel,
Your age at onset of symptoms: difficult to determine as it was so gradual. Would definitely say I have had fibromyalgia from early twenties at the very least, and likely my teens.
How fast was your rate of decline: I was able to work up until 2 years ago. Since then I haven't been able to work at all. I would say a rather slow rate of decline up to the year prior to my total disability. I was in a very stressful job and they were not allowing a healthy work/home balance.
What are your current symptoms: widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive problems, depression, irritable bowel,
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: approximately 20-23
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: have had problems with it for about 10 years
Describe the extent of your brain fog: presently very bad. Some days almost non existent, but other days so bad that I don't seem to accomplish very much
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 6
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: My doctors take Fibro into account when dealing with all of my medical problems
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: My doctors treat me as an entire person rather than a body part. (so I'm not just a diabetic patient, I'm a diabetic patient that has the medical conditions described above.)
Describe your experience with doctors: My dad is a doctor and he taught me from a young age to bring my questions and concerns to my doctor and to not be afraid to ask why I was being prescribed things or why nothing would be done. Also, because my dad basically taught me doctors are human, it made it easier to 'fire' one earlier this year that was not a good therapeutic fit. I try to communicate as openly as I can with my doctors so that they have all of the pieces of me to work with (and they have mentioned their appreciation) and if I know it's a first time consult, I ensure that the referring doctor sends the file ahead.
What remedies or medications have you tried: Naproxen, advil, tylenol 3, tylenol 4, Lyrica, Butrans, Tridural, Robaxicet, MSG pain rub, Myoflex pain rub, tiger balm pain rub, A535 pain rub, massage therapy, physiotherapy (including hydrotherapy), acupuncture, vitamin supplements (multivitamin, omega 3, vitamin d), meditation, relaxation exercises, cognitive behavioural therapy for chronic pain patients, nerve block injections, heating pads in winter, ice packs in summer, gluten free diet
What makes you feel better: presently the nerve block injections, tridural, occasional use of tylenol 4, physio, massage, msm pain rub, multivitamins, meditation/relaxation and heat/cold, eating gluten free diet
What makes you feel worse: stress, eating gluten, overdoing things, cold weather, humid weather.
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: haven't known this is a potential issue
If so, which sources of fluoride: see above
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: I voluntarily gave up gluten which meant that I have had to cook the majority of my meals. I avoid nitrites and I am limiting consumption of diet soft drinks.
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: Presently taking thyroid medication
Your theories or comments: I lived in a pulp and papermill town, approx 2 blocks away from the waste lagoon. I've contacted a fair number of people my age from that town and a disproportionately high number of them have developed fibromyalgia.
Are we missing any important questions: not that I can think of

02/04/2012
First Name: Christine
Age: 37
Male or Female: Female
City: Melbourne
State/Province: Victoria
Country: Australia
How long have you lived there: 35 years
Where were you born: England
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: no
What is Your Line of Work: sales
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: I haven't worked for 5 years as I left to have children. Even if I did go back to work now I'm not sure that I could be reliable enough....I seem to have more off days than I do good!
How has Fibro affected your life: It has effected my marriage as I can't do anything. My kids are 5 & 3 and dont understand why mummy cant run around with them like daddy.

History: At 16 I had glandular fever. At 19 appendics out then at 24 was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and spent 3 months in bed as even sitting up drained me..it took months before I was back working full-time..I learnt to manage my exhaustion and got on with life but every now and then it would knock me down again! I didn't suffer badly with it again until I fell pregnant.I gave up work at 6 months because of 24/7 morning sickness and I couldn't deal with the exhaustion. I was diagnosed with post natal depression after having my 3 yr old and have been on Zoloft 200mg ever since. Something I hate taking but everytime I try to ween off them I crash emotionally. At 36 I had my Gaul bladder removed as I had numerous small stones and I was diagnosed with Fybro approx 12 months ago and my only form of treatment so far has be chiropractic as I really don't like the idea of getting stuck on more medication! But lately the pain is getting so severe especially in my arms that I think it might be time. I have recently had a MRI on my brain to see whats causing my constant headaches but nothing showed up!
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: Glandular fever
What were your first symptoms: Constant aches,brain fog
What are your current symptoms:
Your age at onset of symptoms: 34
How fast was your rate of decline: It's hard to say as I never really recovered from CFS
What are your current symptoms:
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: 3
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: 3
Describe the extent of your brain fog: Varies from day to day. If anyone is around me I cant concentrate at all which makes me very frustrated. I forget things very quickly. on bad days I find it difficult to hold a conversation.
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 3
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: no
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: collectively
Describe your experience with doctors: General GPs look at you like you should just get over it!
What remedies or medications have you tried: Chiropractic Anti inflamatories
What makes you feel better: Antic inflamatories
What makes you feel worse: stress
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: no
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: no
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: no
Your theories or comments: I would like to find a medication that I can just take on my bad days with an instant fix...I don't want to take something everyday! I definately dont want to put something into my body that will cause other organ issues down the track!
Are we missing any important questions: Do you have a magic wand!

02/02/2012
First Name: amy
Age: 32
Male or Female: femail
City: greenwood
State/Province: ar
Country: united states
How long have you lived there: 32
Where were you born:
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: yes
What is Your Line of Work: desk job
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: its hard to sit comfortably all day i hurt all day long
How has Fibro affected your life: im tired of being tired and hurting all the time

History:
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: no
What were your first symptoms: chronic pain
What are your current symptoms:
Your age at onset of symptoms: 26
How fast was your rate of decline:
What are your current symptoms:
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia:
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: i dont know
Describe the extent of your brain fog: i can think one thing and say something completely different
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 0
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms:
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively:
Describe your experience with doctors:
What remedies or medications have you tried: alphalipoic acid
What makes you feel better: nothing
What makes you feel worse:
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: no
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: low fat diet
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: no
Your theories or comments:
Are we missing any important questions:

02/01/2012
First Name: Eunita
Age: 37
Male or Female: female
City: whangarei
State/Province: new zealand
Country: new zealand
How long have you lived there: 9 years
Where were you born: cape town
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: yes
What is Your Line of Work: social worker
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: it has slowed me down. constantly in pain. brain fog ect
How has Fibro affected your life: I am less active. i am constantly tired. life less

History: I have suffered with back pain
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: no
What were your first symptoms: loss of grip
What are your current symptoms: pain in the rotar cuff muscle. neck pain. chest pain
Your age at onset of symptoms: 29
How fast was your rate of decline: it declined very quickly
What are your current symptoms: pain in the rotar cuff muscle. neck pain. chest pain
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: 8 years
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: 7 years
Describe the extent of your brain fog: lack of concentration. forgetfull ness
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 6
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: no
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: no
Describe your experience with doctors: not very helful
What remedies or medications have you tried: painkillers, heat packs, vitamins,
What makes you feel better: rest
What makes you feel worse: cold weather,
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: no
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: no
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: no
Your theories or comments:
Are we missing any important questions:

02/01/2012
First Name: Billie
Age: 60
Male or Female: female
City: Moro
State/Province: IL
Country: USA
How long have you lived there: 19 yr
Where were you born: illinois
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning:
Are you still working: no
What is Your Line of Work: RN
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: yes
How has Fibro affected your life: yes

History: Heart disease, degenerative disc disease
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: yes
What were your first symptoms: joint pain
What are your current symptoms: neuropathy, fatigue, insomnia, joint pain, phantom pains, thinking problems, depression
Your age at onset of symptoms: 20
How fast was your rate of decline: fast last 10 yrs
What are your current symptoms: neuropathy, fatigue, insomnia, joint pain, phantom pains, thinking problems, depression
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: 35
Do your symptoms include brain fog: YES
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: 30
Describe the extent of your brain fog: varies
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 5
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: no
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: individually
Describe your experience with doctors: not really taken seriously because symptoms so vague
What remedies or medications have you tried: pain pills, ambien, antidepressants, arthritis meds
What makes you feel better: Ibuprophen
What makes you feel worse: not sure
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: no
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: no
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments: no
Your theories or comments:
Are we missing any important questions:

02/01/2012
First Name: vee
Age: 40
Male or Female: female
City: lansdale
State/Province: pa
Country: usa
How long have you lived there: 14 years
Where were you born: pa
Is this the first time you have taken our questionnaire: yes
If not, why are you returning: I'm new
Are you still working: no
What is Your Line of Work: mail svc
How has Fibro affected your ability to work: difficulty standing, Sitting, Walking. problems concentrating.
How has Fibro affected your life: I stay to myself alot. turn down social events

History: sciatics, chronic joint pain, arthritis
Did You Ever Have A Long Lasting Virus: no
What were your first symptoms: joint pain, lower back pain
What are your current symptoms:
Your age at onset of symptoms: 28
How fast was your rate of decline: gradual at first
What are your current symptoms:
Number of years since you developed symptoms of fibromyalgia: 10
Do your symptoms include brain fog: yes
Number of years since you developed the brain fog: just recently
Describe the extent of your brain fog: forget where i put things, can't remember names, hard to find words
Estimate number of doctors you have seen for Fibro related symptoms: 4
Do your doctors tend to focus on all your Fibro symptoms: yes
Do your doctors treat your symptoms individually or collectively: collectively
Describe your experience with doctors: frustrating
What remedies or medications have you tried: heat pads, oinments, gabupentin, nerontin, tramadol, amitriptyline, vitamin d, flexiril
What makes you feel better: hot bath and rest
What makes you feel worse: cold weather, walking
Have you tried avoiding fluoride in your diet: no
If so, which sources of fluoride:
Have you made dietary changes to avoid any other neutrotoxins: no
Have you tried any thyroid specific treatments:
Your theories or comments:
Are we missing any important questions:

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