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Really??? I've never seen or heard that. I wish I could see the documentary. I've heard negative side affects but not where rats would die from using it. FDA shouldn't be selling it or using the product in other products if it was true. I need to do some research. Thanks for bringing it to my attention more closely. :happy:

This is one of my problem areas, aspartame and artificial sweeteners. I'm addicted to diet soda and I use artificial sweetener in my hot tea or iced tea. I have cut back on my soda because I have noticed that when I do over indulge with it my headaches become worse. I have recently increased my water intake. I need the…

I seemed to be doing well with very little pain over the summer months but once my children started back to school the stress of all the homework and sports started to kick up my pain level. Then as the colder months came I became knocked down for days. My pain has been very persistent. I keep telling my husband we need to…

Hello All! How is everyone doing today? It's very foggy and dreary here in central PA. Overall I'm feeling well. It's one of my better days so to speak. I've been staying within my calorie range but haven't been exercising. I've had a lot on my plate with my family this week which left me exhausted on top of the pain. I…

You're right! Getting my life back and my kids mother back is important. Small changes. Thanks!! :drinker:

Well I will have to admit....I'm not sure if I'm ready for that kind of diet change. That would be a huge step for me. Eliminating chewing gum, artificial sugar, & beans. Plus I'm a big pasta eater and I'm cutting that back as much as I can now. I appreciate your advice but this one isn't for me right now. :ohwell:

Thanks for the advice! This is why I am here on this site is for support and suggestions. I will check it out. :flowerforyou:

When you say you "had". Are no longer diagnosed with FM?

After joining this group ^^^, I was disappointed to see how often the members post on it. I think we should stay right here for support because we post more. Maybe we can get things started on that group if we all move over there. I did post and introduce myself. Let me know what you all think. I'm glad to meet you. :heart:

Hi! I'm new to this site and group also. I have just joined and after looking through the posts I am disappointed how little everyone post. :ohwell: I was looking for everyday support. I'm 39yo married 11 years with 4 children. I have a 19yo son and a 19yo step son, 10 yo daughter, and another 7 yo son. I was diagnosed…

I joined women with fibromyalgia group this morning. :flowerforyou:

Unfortunately I do feel quilty. I worked a fulltime job outside the home most of my life. I enjoyed working and contributing to my family household. NOW I feel worthless. My husband and family says they understand but my heart is broken from this. I'm not the person I used to be. I was active and outgoing. Now I stay home…

I'm sorry to read there is more of us but I'm not surprised. FM is affecting a lot of us which is unfortunate because no one is able to help us get control of this disease. I am not working due to this horrible disease and I praise those of you who continue to work on a daily basis. I can barely keep up with my children…

:smile: Even though I just joined the group yesterday I have lost pound in 1 day. It must be water weight. Hehe. SW: (212) CW: (211) GW: (150) Weigh in Dates: 1/1 - 212 1/8 - 211 1/15 1/22 1/31 Total weight loss: 1 lb Congratualations to everyone who lost and don't give up to those of you who didn't. We are on this journey…

Ah...someone else that is on here that has FM. I need a friend/buddy to help motivate and understand how hard it is to exercise through the pain. I've gained weight due to the meds and lack of being not mobile. I started on this site yesterday hoping watching what I eat help for now with my weight until the days I can get…

I just currently joined this site all together so I definitely need motiviation. 5lbs shouldn't be hard right? Here it goes: SW: (212) CW: (212) GW: (150) Weigh in Dates: 1/1 - 212 1/8 - 1/15 1/22 1/31 Total weight lost: