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02/19/2008 18:12
sugar49
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 Maybe the right question to ask is are there any times during the year that one seems to feel better with all of these symptoms. I have gradually gotten worse this winter, especially with all of the temp differentials. I mean one day it is 50 degrees and the next day it teetering on 20 degrees. This by far has been one of my worst days. And I shouldn't say the whole day, from about 4pm on. The aches and pains just don't want to stop!! Hopefully tomorrow will be better!! I have so much to learn about this syndrome..
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02/19/2008 19:45
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 Welcome to the site sugar! I'm sorry that you are having increased pain with this winter. I am in the same boat as you. I usually do better in the warmer months of the year, particularly summer, although I do have some flares with storms coming thru WI. This has been a particularly bad winter here - lots of snow & sub-zero temps, so not good for the fibro. I find that I have to do a better job of pacing myself when it's so icky outside.

Feel free to ask ?'s & learn all you can. We are here for you!
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02/19/2008 20:28
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 Winter is definitely a bad season for us. Summer is my best also.I just have to watchthat the ac doesnt hit me directly or Ill get spasms. Spring and Fall are usually pretty good.If there are thunderstorms it will get you too. I want to welcomeyou. We understand everything you are going through. We are here for you. hugs
I have dystonia, neuropathy, gerd, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel and other ailments. I enjoy embroidery,music, and reading my Bible and Christian books. I love to bake. I try to be very supportive and positive.
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02/20/2008 05:21
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 Welcome sugar

Winter is my worst time, I think it increases our pain by 100% Summer is better as far as pain goes, but it doesn't help my other symptoms.

I think it was 64 here on Monday, now it's in the 30's & we are going to get snow
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02/20/2008 05:41
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 Hi All,

I have fm, lupus and raynaulds disease. My dr claims there's a connection. In raynaulds, your extremities, especially fingers and toes turn white, purple and blue and start throbbing then go numb in the cold. My legs also look like pink and blue roadmaps. (I believe there's an ana blood test for it). I wear stretchy gloves and wool socks in the house and to bed. When I do need to venture outside, I wear mittens, not gloves and use hand warmers in them if I have to be out a while. My symptoms all but dissappear in the warm weather.

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