I'm a 21yr old FTM 3.5 months on T.  I have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Raynaud's Syndrome.  I was diagnosed at age 11 with Fibromyalgia and later diagnosed with Lupus around age 13.  I am currently dealing with a terrible mixture of pain induced Insomnia mixed with Cronic Fatigue.  I have not been able to find a group for me and was hoping to ( Read more... )

"It's been known for years that for chronic pain to persist, a master switch must be turned on inside the peripheral neurons, though until now the identity of this switch remained a mystery. Richard Ambron, Ph.D., professor of cell biology, and Ying-Ju Sung, Ph.D., assistant professor, both in the department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, have now ( Read more... )

Hi everyone :D Pointed to this community by a friend. So, the obligatory intro ( Read more... )

"Dextromethorphan, an over-the-counter medication that silences coughs, may help fibromyalgia patients quiet over-reacting nerves that amplify ordinary touches into agony."

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-05/uof-fpm051905.php

[ Cross-posted to chronicfatigue and cfs_fibro_ideal ]

does anyone know if there is any correlation between fibromyalgia and type II diabetes? what if you add testosterone into the mix?

Hi, I figured this community needs some life....

I recently attended (and spoke at) the TransForming Feminism Conference and met baileyjordan there.... I find it interesting how many people who are trans dealing with fibro and CFS ( Read more... )

[ Cross-posted to chronicfatigue and malingerers ]

"University of Kentucky physician publishes fibromyalgia study in Arthritis & Rheumatism Journal""Pfizer Inc's Lyrica (pregabalin) significantly reduced the pain of fibromyalgia and improved sleep, fatigue and other patient-reported conditions such as bodily pain and vitality, according to a study published in Arthritis ( Read more... )

Not directly related, but the Department of Experimental Psychology at Cambridge UniverSex & Gender Projectsity is doing a sex and gender project seeking to determine if there are links between cognitive ability and hormones. You can volunteer for this and fill out some questionnaires at their Project Web Page.

I saw my GP last Friday. About the only result I had was being given a Ventilin inhaler to help with the coughing fits. I see my endocrinologis this Friday, and might mention a few things then.

This community interests me, in that I'm on hormones (I had SRS in 2000), and suspect that I have chronic fatigue syndrome. I'm currently on a disability allowance for panic attacks & depression ( Read more... )