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Somya.P

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Edited on 12/12/2023 at 4:05 PM

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Hello everyone!

How are you feeling today? 😊

People with fibromyalgia often face difficulties in communicating with healthcare professionals due to the subjective nature of the symptoms and the absence of concrete diagnostic tests. They may feel misunderstood or minimized, which can hinder proper management of the condition. This is why effective communication becomes crucial in establishing a trusting relationship and devising an appropriate treatment plan.

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What are the main challenges you have faced in communicating with your healthcare professionals regarding your fibromyalgia? What advice would you give to other people with fibromyalgia to improve communication with their medical team?

Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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Armor2

05/13/2023 at 5:38 PM

@HelloKitty I started taking kratom when I was diagnosed with cervical dystonia, it means I have constant pulling of my neck and shoulder muscles. Botox is the primary treatment , 6 to 8 shots targeting muscles but its hit and miss. I told a friend about this and he told me about kratom, so I went to a kratom shop and talked to the owner. He learned I was an Army Veteran and sold me some capsules. Unbelievable the kratom knocked out the pain and relieved some of the spasms and pulling that was 5 years ago, and I am still taking it for chronic pain. I have found the vendors to trust and a fbook website to share experiences with others. Like all things kratom must be handled with common sense, and reading info on the web helps educate us all. IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS WITH MY CHRONIC PAIN

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MountainMan

Edited on 03/25/2021 at 8:23 PM

Yes I agree. Im on morphine and Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen and yours as well. I have some others also. If I want to work in the back yard, I am sleep mode if I set down. The next morning and at night is paying with great pain. Its a hard road in many ways. We have to keep going best as we can. Have a smile and good day to you. I have the stimulator too.

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05/13/2023 at 5:38 PM

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Edited on 03/25/2021 at 8:23 PM

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