My Fibromyalgia Story

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  • @LolaDelMarCaribe
    @LolaDelMarCaribe 7 років тому +288

    Omg she described all my symptoms 😱 I stopped talking about it because my family thinks I'm crazy because everything is so random

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  7 років тому +16

      christine polanco i understand how hard it is girl! I'm so sorry you have to go through this :( if there is anything i can help you with just let me know. You're not alone❤️

    • @moggy992
      @moggy992 6 років тому +3

      Christine P. This is my symptoms too today I am in agony with my back /ribs shoulders too but I do get the purple hands too. The tinnitus comes and goes. It's due to psychological trauma which I've had so many of. Xx

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +5

      Helen Morgan so sorry you have to go through this. I hope you find some relief♥️ sending love!

    • @Treasuer244
      @Treasuer244 5 років тому +11

      This is very frustrating, because my husband says "It's all in your head"!!??

    • @kjaxn-bn4d715
      @kjaxn-bn4d715 5 років тому +22

      People just don't understand because we don't look sick..

  • @wupeide
    @wupeide 5 років тому +145

    I just want to pray for everyone in these comments. I may have fibromyalgia, but my pain hasn't been too bad, just annoying and scary.
    May the Lord Jesus Christ help all those who suffering here. I know he loves us and can heal all of us. I pray that in his name he will touch many here in his mercy... manifest his Love and glorify his name.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +3

      wupeide thank you so much for writing this. God bless you too and hopefully you dont have fibro but if you do you know there is a community of people who are here to support you. Sending you love ❤️

    • @BarefootInAK
      @BarefootInAK 5 років тому +2

      wupeide thank you ....

    • @LadySax45
      @LadySax45 5 років тому +2

      wupeide
      I pray that you found out that you don’t have fibromyalgia because it is very painful. I pray that you have found answers. Be blessed and a blessing 💞🙏🏽

    • @arwenbrimhall3737
      @arwenbrimhall3737 5 років тому +3

      Thank you. I feel like no one understands and I don’t know how to cope.

    • @LadySax45
      @LadySax45 5 років тому +2

      Arwen Brimhall
      I do understand what you are going through. And I pray that tomorrow is a better day. Be blessed and a blessing. Soft hugs 🤗

  • @daynes13
    @daynes13 6 років тому +72

    I started bawling my eyes out watching this video. You just took all the thoughts, worries and pain in my brain and put them in spoken words. I feel like i’m watching myself in this video. Thank you for bringing awareness to fibromyalgia. I felt like I was crazy and it was all in my head, and people thought I was over exaggerating. But this is a real diagnosis, and we will get through this 💕💕

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +2

      Your comment brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy to know that this video had a positive impact in you and that you feel less alone because of it. You are not alone, and you are not exaggerating.. this illness is very much real and it is incredibly hard to deal with but through this illness I have met wonderful people such as yourself with kind hearts and so so strong. Wishing you all the very best fellow fibro warrior

    • @daynes13
      @daynes13 6 років тому

      Liddy Alvarez What a coincidence, I went to the doctors today about my fibromyalgia and mention LDN to her and she looked at me as if i was on crack. She had no idea what it was and then looked it up and said it’s for drug users to get off drugs. Are you still on LDN and how did you get a hold of it? I feel like i’m getting know where with my doctor :(

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +1

      Hii :) yes! i am still on LDN. You wont be able to get that from a regular doctor. I recommend you call a compound pharmacy near you (it has to be a compound pharmacy not a regular pharmacy) and ask which doctors give prescription for LDN. Regularly, the doctors who prescribe it are functional doctors. I advice you to look into that. Call before hand so you make sure that they do prescribe it. You do not need a bunch of tests done before you start taking that, its important to know that because some doctors make you spend unnecessary money on tests that are not needed... LDN can be taken by completely healthy people so you shouldnt have to take many tests to prove anything in order to be able to be prescribed it. If there is anything else I can do, dont hesitate to write. I will leave my email here just in case (it is a bit easier to get notifications when you write to me directly) - myfibrostory7@gmail.com

    • @shaneluke346
      @shaneluke346 5 років тому +2

      @@LiddyAlvarez I have NO APPITE and feel like I am eating for the sake of it my TASTE for things have gone and sometimes loss of smell and I am also PUTTING ON WEIGHT and at the moment , also am a wheelchair user , could ALL THIS be connected to FYBROMYALGA ?

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Shane Luke i have had all those symptoms because of fibromyalgia so technically it could be due to that. I dont know why your doctor refused you to go to a rheumatologist since this is the specialist who usually diagnoses and treats fibromyalgia patients.

  • @Thechildofthemoon1
    @Thechildofthemoon1 5 років тому +82

    To other fibro-patients, Tummeric really helps me with pain reduction and genzing with fatigue

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +3

      Love agree 1,000%

    • @debbiepeter112
      @debbiepeter112 5 років тому +1

      @@chockpea I was told to take it as well. You can buy it from Holland and Barrett. I take one in am and one in PM. Too early to tell if it works

    • @Aries-Athena
      @Aries-Athena 4 роки тому +3

      I have too many GI issues, so tumeric is just one of the many things that causes me heartburn. :(

    • @nishanabul1427
      @nishanabul1427 4 роки тому

      How do you take turmeric ?

    • @julz9378
      @julz9378 4 роки тому +4

      Love also sleep test... I found out I had my sleep apnea got on the CPAP machine I got off all my meds but I was on muscle relaxer and Savella and I don’t need medication anymore just to see that miracle for me everybody needs to try to get some sleep test

  • @shaunnemour1016
    @shaunnemour1016 5 років тому +41

    This helped me so much to know I'm not alone in this. People think I'm crazy, and being a man I'm more frowned upon and mocked like I'm soft for feeling this pain. So thank you again and big love and appreciation from Australia

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +2

      Official Shaun Williams im so happy this video could be of some help to you. Hoping you find ways to cope with your pain and get the support from your loved ones.

  • @millicentevans9232
    @millicentevans9232 6 років тому +52

    My fibromyalgia story and i hear other suffers of this crule illness the first thing when you get diagnosed is be strong and cry if you feel to but hold on to god because it can make you get very deppressed and i avoid anyone who will make me feel uncomfortable everyone experience with fibromyalgia is different and my heart goes out to all the suffers arround the globe keep yourself in a small circle keep yourself with love ones who care about your wellbeing the important thing to know is no one can ever imagine the amount of pain and discomfort you feel on a daily basis the fatigued the deppression the insomnia and many people like myself have other illnesses not just fibromyalgia and it makes you housebound for some people its so hard to live with sufferers just make room for it in their bodies and fight on with life

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +5

      Millicent Evans couldnt agree more with you. God is actually the one that gives me the strength to keep going.. this is so hard to fight alone. Many blessings to you! Wishing you all the very best

    • @clairemehay-hayes7838
      @clairemehay-hayes7838 4 роки тому

      Yes its a daily battle, but living in Spain really helps

    • @millicentevans9232
      @millicentevans9232 4 роки тому +1

      @@clairemehay-hayes7838 hi hun yes i understand what your saying i do.notice that heat helps me and i have long warm.showers my body burns and if i.over do its so bad for me. I know what so many people are fighting with and its not easy. I have to depend on ME i make all my decisions. My body is weak but i hsve a strong brain and i will continue to fight on with life. There is no other way hun. But dont give up and happy for you to live in Spain thats a nice country been there once with my family. I enjoyed the sunshine it was lovely.peace be with you and thank you for your kind words hun xx❤🙏

  • @anumhussain2889
    @anumhussain2889 5 років тому +15

    Thank you for the video! I really wish we all had more awareness of chronic disorders such as fibromyalgia - would have have saved me years of relief from pain, exhaustion, depression, guilt and self hate for feeling "weak" and "useless"

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Anum Hussain agree 100% with you. That feeling of feeling useless is really overwhelming sometimes:(

  • @tamoe56
    @tamoe56 3 роки тому +7

    Great description. I’m a fibromyalgia warrior and the worse thing you can do is feel sorry for yourself. Stop being a victim accept your illness and get on with it. I’ve reluctantly been hospitalised the past 4 months 8 times. Don’t let it beat you. I have severe symptoms and trigenimal neuralgia as well. I’ve learnt to love my illness. Don’t take their poison. Look for alternatives as she said. Good luck✌🏽

  • @elliottkoschak6492
    @elliottkoschak6492 5 років тому +60

    I'm 13 and I have almost all of the symptoms and my parents dont really care. I know an adult with fibromyalgia and I talked to her and she said I need to see a doctor, but I dont know how to talk to my mom. My mom never believes me when I tell her I hurt, it's sad but it will get better I hope. Thank you.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +20

      Super Tuber its a hard position to be in but can you get this adult to talk to your mom? Because this adult can explain that you are experiencing symptoms similar to hers and maybe she can even recommend the specialist to take you to so they can properly diagnose you. I totally understand being a teenager and feeling like you are not heard or believed. If there is anything you need to know besides this or just someone to talk to don’t hesitate to write. I will leave you my email here just in case:
      myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      Remember you are not alone through this. Sending you love and wishing you all the best❤️

    • @reneerenee6737
      @reneerenee6737 5 років тому +2

      Maybe you could bring it up at your next pediatrician visit.

    • @florence1395
      @florence1395 5 років тому +6

      Super Tuber As hard as it seems, you must talk to someone who will listen, school nurse, teacher? Rheumatologist & neurologist are your way of validation, then you will learn how to live with it, please take this advice from a very very long time sufferer, best of luck x 💜 x

    • @jessicalilley7387
      @jessicalilley7387 5 років тому +2

      This is so sad. Just keep trying I know it's hard and you feel like giving up but you are the only person who can fight for your health. Have her watch a video on it, or just keep bothering her. Tell her you've been doing some research and you think you know what's going on. Even when you go to your apt. Tell the doctor what you think it is it will save you months of them trying to figure it out. Another sad note is not many doctors belive that fibermialchia is real but you are headed in the right direction you already know what's wrong. If its possible try get some vitamins. I know heat helps me so I have some heating pads to help with the pain. Diet these are all things that can help in the mean time I know it's hard. But you got this. It's hard but you will get threw this.

    • @msohaibasghar1351
      @msohaibasghar1351 5 років тому

      Steve Smith i have to talk to u

  • @lynnetteyoung6007
    @lynnetteyoung6007 5 років тому +29

    Thank you so much for sharing. It mirrors my life completely. G.P.'s admit they don't know enough about this condition even in 2019!!!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Lynnette Young so true... there are still so many questions about our condition and its so frustrating at times. Truly annoying that there isnt more progress by now about our condition.

  • @Vixen4762
    @Vixen4762 5 років тому +29

    I was even referred to psychiatrist and being labelled as lazy for the frequent sick leave away frm work..the struggle to get up in the morning and sm even think that I fake my pain/forgetfullnes

    • @kindnessreminder
      @kindnessreminder 5 років тому +1

      I'm sorry you're going through this. I believe you.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +2

      I totally understand those labels... i was given them too. It truly makes you doubt how you feel and wether or not your mind is actually playing tricks with you since there are so many doctors that dismiss it. Always know that this is real, the symptoms are there and so many of us are suffering through it at the same time

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +2

      Avery H you are so sweet. Thank you so much for supporting one another, it touches my heart knowing that this community is filled with kind people such as yourself. May more people be like you❤️

    • @Diana-Artemis09
      @Diana-Artemis09 5 років тому +1

      Same here. People do and say horrible things about you, but it only reveals their true self. My M.D. thinks that it's just all in my head, but I put his opinions away because science isn't static.

    • @shamsasaif1248
      @shamsasaif1248 5 років тому

      I work in a hospital and my boss still think it is a nerve compression not fibromyalgia..by the way he is a doctor..so i stopped talking about it..

  • @bearfog07
    @bearfog07 5 років тому +23

    I Have R.A. and mild fibro, I swear by my turmeric tea with tspn honey, tspn cinnamon, tspn turmeric, add tea bag favour of your choice. I went with green tea, chamomile and a berry tea.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      chrissie hopkins same! Tumeric is amazing❤️

  • @Ronnietheboypickering
    @Ronnietheboypickering 6 років тому +61

    Fibromyalgia effects everyone different..it can effect one person completely opposite to the other...

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +5

      lewis greenway you are absolutely right!

    • @lightningblue4498
      @lightningblue4498 5 років тому

      I think I have it because I have all these weird sympthoms that don't make sense and I'm only 14

    • @lightningblue4498
      @lightningblue4498 5 років тому +3

      Fatigue, sometimes headache,trouble swallowing, only sometimes pain on body, bloding, constipation, coldness in feet and hand, extreme dry mouth, chest pain, trembling all sorts of problems, hair loss, phlegm I'm throat and blocked nose, anxiety, confsion,

    • @lindatannock
      @lindatannock 5 років тому +5

      @@lightningblue4498 have you seen your doc? Fibro comes with a lot of pain in areas called trigger points. You can find where they are online. Sometimes young people can get CFS/ME too, which has similar symptoms to fibro with the pain and lots of symptoms, but very extreme fatigue and it makes it more or less impossible to exercise. If you do too much you will "crash" and can be in bed for days or weeks afterwards. There are no tests to tell if you have either illness, instead your doc tests for everything to eliminate them first.
      Please get help for your anxiety etc too from your doc. Treating that can help your symptoms, as stress makes them worse.
      Good luck and don't give up until you get help. It can be a long journey, but if you think something is wrong, keep asking your doc for help until you get answers

    • @allidoiscry4119
      @allidoiscry4119 5 років тому +2

      Yea.. Also some people have a more severe version of it...

  • @willhall8816
    @willhall8816 5 років тому +3

    I admire and respect every single one of you for continuing to fight through this illness. It effects men as well and I've been diagnosed since 2007. It is the worst illness to go through and to have anyone believe you, but we know it is real. We live it every damn moment of every day. Stay strong brothers and sisters! The pain may break us daily, but may it never break or take our spirits.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Will Hall thank you for such an uplifting message❤️ keep fighting strong and kind my fellow fibro warrior!

    • @Shawn2526
      @Shawn2526 4 роки тому

      Are you able to work ?

  • @thelivingtree314
    @thelivingtree314 5 років тому +7

    Wow, it's crazy how similar our Fibro journeys are! I started out with some medication but then stuck with holistic treatments as well. It's always so nice to know that you're not going through these things alone and that there is a big community of Fibro Warriors out there too. Thank you for sharing your story!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      The Living Tree nothing to thank me about❤️ its really so rewarding to see people feel less alone through this tough journey. Im glad to know you went the holistic way since thats the less aggressive way to deal with our symptoms and i truly believe the most effective. Thank you so much for taking the time to write❤️ wishing you health and sending you love!

  • @marissaa8016
    @marissaa8016 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your story! Everyone thinks I'm exaggerating or grasping at straws when I tell them I think I have fibromyalgia but the symptoms have gotten worse and I can't take it anymore. Thank you for sharing, hope that medical professionals find out more and we can finally have answers!

    • @ruth4thetruth334
      @ruth4thetruth334 3 роки тому +1

      Please hang in there. It took me many years to get a diagnosis too. I'm praying for you. Gentle hugs. 🙂

  • @halliecorle5725
    @halliecorle5725 7 років тому +14

    I went through the exact same thing. I also had a lot of trouble with the fact that none of my doctors could figure out what was going on even after having multiple tests. Stay strong!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  7 років тому

      Thank you Hallie :) Sorry to hear you had to go through this as well but hoping you have found some relief and are doing well.
      Love,
      Liddy

  • @dodoboso5697
    @dodoboso5697 5 років тому +5

    Iam 42 years old.. Suffering from 15 years, I found a fibromyalgia sublimental on UA-cam, it relives me alot,plz keep in touch, God bless all of us

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      dodo boso im glad this video was of some help. Sending you love my fellow fibro warrior friend! Wishing you well!

    • @dodoboso5697
      @dodoboso5697 5 років тому +1

      @@LiddyAlvarez You are so friendly & cute, grateful to you very much, plz pray 4 me to be a bit better

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      dodo boso i absolutely will❤️ wishing you better days!

  • @miaugaban6801
    @miaugaban6801 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this vid. I’m a cancer patient and recently diagnosed of fibromyalgia . Sending hugs 🫂

    • @dromocure
      @dromocure 3 роки тому

      Hello I have herbal medicine that will help you get rid of them naturally. Check my video for my information .

  • @elviatatro6905
    @elviatatro6905 5 років тому +20

    Omg your the first person I found on UA-cam that experiences the same symptoms as I do! I feel so relieved because I know I’m not crazy! I’m currently in the process of getting a diagnosis and it’s tough.. thank you for making this video, it was greatly appreciated!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Elvia Tatro i am so so happy this video made you feel like you are less alone in the world! this is exactly why i made it in the first place! So so happy that you know that you are not crazy, i truly wish you find the person who can give you a diagnosis and start to treat you as soon as possible. Try seeing a homeopathic doctor that specializes in autoimmune diseases or specifically in fibromyalgia if you can... regular GP usually do not have the information to make a diagnosis. If you have any other questions or anything you’d like to talk about i will leave you my email so we can write through there.
      Email is: myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      Wishing you better days my fellow fibro warrior! Sending you love❤️

    • @ShahulHameed-xh1yo
      @ShahulHameed-xh1yo 5 років тому +1

      I hope you will feel better very soon

    • @caragunnels726
      @caragunnels726 5 років тому +2

      I have all of these symptoms as well 😳👎 What a nightmare fibromyalgia is my gosh as I lay here with insane rib and chest pain so frustrating

    • @heatherhevey5230
      @heatherhevey5230 5 років тому +2

      Thank you for sharing your story. I have had fibromyalgia for 10 yrs+. I also have Adult Onset Stills Disease, which is an auto immune illness. Quite often there is another illness & fibromyalgia follows. I also have Raynaud's disease.
      I have also found some doctors treat you as though you are over reacting. I am so pleased to learn from you about Ozone IV therapy. God bless you Liddy

  • @HappyHealthyStrongHQ
    @HappyHealthyStrongHQ 5 років тому +2

    And this is why I became a fibromyalgia health coach. I am an RN and understand the frustration people go through. Find a qualified health coach to help you navigate through all of the medications and supplements and lifestyle changes.

  • @millicentevans9232
    @millicentevans9232 6 років тому +7

    Thank you libby just be kind to yourself and keep your mind set free from neggitive vibes u get me what i find has happened to me is that i isolate myself from many people they just was not making me happy i am over it i am free just this invisable illness plus my lower back my joint bone has degenerated and its one of the worse thing showers help me its just so hard i am in my bed i am always in my bed my comfortable chair that massages but on low nothing heavy it makes me hurt more all you say is the truth i feel the same way chronic pain is terrible to live with keep strong you are young and beautiful dont let this illness define you god bless and keep you may he shine his light upon you 🦋

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +1

      god bless you too beautiful :)

    • @millicentevans9232
      @millicentevans9232 6 років тому +1

      Hi libby thank you i am keeping hold of my faith but thank you for reading my words and i am glad you agree with how i feel stay blessed 🦋

  • @ChefHaitistar
    @ChefHaitistar 6 років тому +39

    Just been diagnosed. This video explained everything. My husband seems to be annoyed. So I keep it in . I need help so bad. I’m taking some notes. Can I email you also.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +2

      Chef HaitiStar of course! You can email me anytime♥️♥️

    • @Sadies-girl-Cin
      @Sadies-girl-Cin 6 років тому +10

      People who don't have it definitely don't understand because we look like we're ok.At least that's what I'm getting from my family,it sucks always hurting.good luck

    • @kjaxn-bn4d715
      @kjaxn-bn4d715 5 років тому +1

      You can email me also. We all need someone to talk to who understands... kjb_92703@yahoo.com Stay Strong

    • @florence1395
      @florence1395 5 років тому +1

      Sweet* Cin if you have proper diagnosis & your Rheumatologist (extremely important) & neurologist combined with blood test & MRI’s & CT scans then your husband must try to appreciate how poorly you are, good luck & gentle hugs 🤗

    • @GeekyRedBoss
      @GeekyRedBoss 3 роки тому

      Sorry to hear that. I hope he eventually starts to support you. Try Sea moss/ Ginger/Tumeric Blend. It calms things down. ❤️❤️

  • @katiehewitt1541
    @katiehewitt1541 4 роки тому +8

    I find sometimes the meds help and then sometimes they actually hurt my body and stomach it truly varies

  • @lorischneider7100
    @lorischneider7100 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing your Fibromyalgia video Liddy. I see it is 7 years old. I am hoping you have more. Hope your pain is not too terrible. 💜

  • @twisalex
    @twisalex 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing your story, I stopped acknowledging Fibromyalgia bc it was so hard to find support. I went every route from Western medicine, holistic muscle testing and psychiatry. The muscle testing showed black mold, metals and I was lacking so many needed vitamins. I was given 65 daily to take . Lexapro blocks pain but stopped after 7 years. It's an SSI but I couldn't replace it. I started acupuncture, exercise and working full time but limited activities weekends. It's as if it got better over time. I was in an abusive relationship that ended right when fibro started. I met a doctor that was a survivor of narcissist abuse and was trying to get narcissistic abuse syndrome in DSM5 bc symptoms match fibromyalgia. Inability to think clearly , make decisions and the physical symptoms as well. Since then, I have had trapped emotions removed from someone certified. It changed my life and I live a more natural lifestyle, I am more spiritual and believe in things I never thought I would apply over the traditional practices most in my family follow. We all share similar stories. Thanks for your share, it's amazing to hear everything about what you went through.

  • @franguzman6607
    @franguzman6607 4 роки тому +4

    I completely understand you. I have it since 28 years now im 30. I felt the same symptoms like you.hope that science research bring us sometime in order to manage this condition. Bad bad fybromialgia.

  • @whisperingeagle
    @whisperingeagle 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks pain moves around my body like a merry go round

  • @sharonwalker6039
    @sharonwalker6039 5 років тому +59

    I have fibromyalgia all over my body 24.7 it's horrible live with ☹

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +4

      Sharon walker so so sorry you have to deal with this debilitating illness as well. Sending you love my fellow fibro warrior! You can do this 💪🏻

    • @karendyment8977
      @karendyment8977 5 років тому

      listen to ua-cam.com/video/qG3MWTRmPI8/v-deo.html very good information

    • @rebeccagreen9240
      @rebeccagreen9240 5 років тому +1

      @@LiddyAlvarez I also have the rash and sensitivity and stomach probs and other stuff n like you said ppl thought it was Lupus and I thought I had that but after hearing from you I'm not sure

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Rebecca Green hi! You must get the autoimmune blood test panel to discard other autoimmune diseases first. If you do have lupus, it will show up there. Its the first thing they should discard before proceeding to make any particular diagnosis.

    • @rebeccagreen9240
      @rebeccagreen9240 5 років тому

      @@LiddyAlvarez yep that's what my Dr has said

  • @traceytansley1659
    @traceytansley1659 3 роки тому +1

    I wish you well. I discovered my fibromyalgia over the past few months, by hitting on a video and a girl was describing a few of the same symptoms that I've been experiencing. ..Since then, I have watched many videos and learned of many additional symptoms, most of them I have. Costchondritis, tietze, tinnitus, dizziness, extreme fatigue, IBS, digestive issues..indigestion, bee sting pains going off everywhere, headaches on and off, bladder spasms, random deeper pains everywhere, numbness in my upper thighs and buttocks, tingling, sensitive to light touch and noise, freezing cold feet for hours in bed, then waking up too hot. Extremely poor sleep..wake up constantly, uusually can't get back to sleep. Pain inner right knee and slight rash there. Low and mid back pain. Worse allergies and developed asthma. Nausea on and off, low grade fever on and off. Severe anxiety flare ups. Dry hair and falling hair.Dry eyes, corners water often, vision blurry at times. Grinding teeth. Rapid heartbeat in bed. When walking, feel like limbs are really heavy. Shortness of breath on and off, concentration issues, or forgetfullness on and off. Knifing pains and deep aches, like strained muscles.Stiff muscles sometimez trouble swallowing from dry mouth in night. When its flared-up, I notice when I get into bed at night, the tiredness comes on so strong its like having anethestic...then deep sleep for about 1.5 hours, then wide awake for hours after that. Stress makes everything worse, particularly the ringing in my ears gets really loud. Brutal condition because it affects almost every part of you

  • @Alexis18679
    @Alexis18679 5 років тому +11

    Fibromyalgia, brain fog, IBS, excruciating pain... Doctors think I'm mental... Healthcare thinks I'm trying to cheat welfare... People I talked to is like "What fibro u talking about? Aren't u having a conversation with me right now? What brain fog, pain? I don't see any of that in you."... Treated as laziness... I wonder, how many fibro victims took their own lives, cos I'm thinking about this every single day

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +2

      CY - oh noo. Yes we all can relate with what you are feeling 1,000% and there are many fibromyalgia patients who have taken their own lives but thats not the right way to go about it. I know what you are feeling and the dark place this illness can take you but please hang in there. There are so many things you can do to have a better quality of life and you are definitely not alone through this.
      I will leave you my email just in case you wanna talk or vent or whatever but know you are not alone through this, I know how hard it can be and how frustrating it all is.
      Life is worth living so lets figure something out to give you a better quality of life.
      Here is my email: myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      You are not alone.

    • @janakujawa1629
      @janakujawa1629 3 роки тому

      I am so sorry you are feeling no one supports you. It is a big problem in the medical community. You have to keep pushing so you can find relief. I tried natural remedies for 3 years and it didn't help. I finally got on narcotic pain relief. I take hydrocodone 7.5 mg three times a day and less if I'm feeling better. I also use a muscle relaxer three times a day, flexeril 10 mg. ( I started out with 5 mg a day and a lower dose of hydrocodone, 5 mg) and Xanax to calm my nervous system. I keep a log of when I take my meds due to brain fog. It keeps me organized. I also have other health issues which I'm not sure are related. I have collagenous colitis, congestive heart failure ( which is under control). I inherited a clotting disorder from my mom, factor v Leiden, mild copd ( my parents smoked in the house when I was growing up and I smoked when I was young for 6 yrs. The worst part is the fatigue, me/cfs. I am presently being worked up for an in er ear problem which has caused a lot of dizziness. The one problem is not blaming every health issue on the fibro. I really wish there were some support groups around. I'm a nurse so that has helped me a lot but I still have to be persistent with my doctors. I have been on disability since 2009. I went straight to an attorney for disability. It took about 2 years and they took care of everything. I have worked 30 years as a nurse but fibro has been a huge learning curve. It is also very important to get a good pain management doctor. Mine does trigger point injections and it helped a lot with my headaches. I hope this helps you. I live in Florida near Daytona Beach. I'm 67 years old. My husband is very supportive but it took a while for him to understand what the fibro was doing to my body. God bless you and I hope this helps you.🙂🙃🤗❤💚
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    • @KidCity1985
      @KidCity1985 3 роки тому

      How are you doing?

  • @kichannn
    @kichannn 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I also have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, also RA and dealing with ADHD, Bipolar disorder, ARFID, skin rushes . I reached your channel as I was needing some motivation to keep going. I also quit gluten, dairy and sugar and try as much as I can to be off all the process food ... I have started two years ago with a lot of effort and even though I can see a lot of improvement... some other things started to appear like lots of back and neck pains, metatarsalgya and plantar fascitis... I realised I do not move while sleeping meaning for example that if I fall asleep on the side I will stay all night long with all the weight on my shoulder (did this happen to you or anyone else???). Anyways, my story... but again thanks, hearing you recovered helps me to keep going :) .

  • @linnetcullen1053
    @linnetcullen1053 7 років тому +8

    Someone was speaking exactly what I feel!!!

  • @kindnessreminder
    @kindnessreminder 5 років тому +7

    I just read that some researchers think they've discovered a lab test that can diagnose Fibromyalgia and they hope it will help people who have struggled with getting a diagnosis and have been treated as if it's in their mind.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +7

      Honestly I am glad that they have this test now but i wish they would spend more resources on finding good alternative treatments to deal with this illness and trying to find the root cause so they can find the cure.

    • @dawndewing
      @dawndewing 3 роки тому

      What’s the test?

  • @balla6010
    @balla6010 5 років тому +4

    Hi this conversation was so well done you made things very clear, with brain fog most times i can not think that clearly thankyou

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Balla60 you are si sweet❤️ im glad the video was clear and you were able to understand everything. Wishing you well you kind soul❤️

  • @Teddietonbear23
    @Teddietonbear23 5 років тому +4

    I have this too, it sucks , God bless you and every one who has this fibromyalgia 💋🙏🏻❤️❤️🙏🏻💋

  • @marieclark4609
    @marieclark4609 5 років тому +4

    Yes a lot of the symptoms you have I have I'm going to pray for you because it sounds like you're a lot worse than me because you have rashes and that must be terrible and I've been complaining to doctors for almost a year about my chest pains they've done tests on me and just because they don't see anything they think I'm making it up and tell me why you're not having a heart attack so they brush it off since it's on my right side and I think more doctors new to learn more about the symptoms of fibromyalgia so they can help their patients more better I don't think it's fair to just brush someone off because you don't understand what they're going through and thank you for sharing your story of what you've gone through I think this will help a lot of people I was glad when I came across your Channel I'm not sure how old you are but you look pretty young I'm going to share this with my daughter so hopefully she can understand more how about the symptoms of fibromyalgia I wouldn't wish this on anyone it does make you depressed and like you said even when you try your hardest if some days were it almost makes it impossible to do things

  • @CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite
    @CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite 6 років тому +8

    Thank you. I appreciated this video so much. I was diagnosed with juvenile fibromyalgia in my junior year of HS. And it took them years before they even officially diagnosed me. I have flat feet (They suction to my kitchen floor like an octopus, it's kinda funny actually) and slight scoliosis. My body is naturally lopsided and one shoulder falls down further than the other. So doctors had me thinking this was my problem all along. I've also always been a heavy chested girl which obviously didn't help. I got all the way to an H cup until my reduction surgery about 2 years ago. So I'm sure you can imagine teenage life in school was hard. I've always loved to dance but Everytime I did too much that day I would feel the effects and get pain all over my body either that night or the following morning. My legs would fall asleep constantly. I missed a lit of school. Cold weather in the winter time and rainy days were the worst. I hated for people to touch me. Even a gentle tap or a brush from someone would shoot pain through my body. Sometimes I would have to sleep with nothing on because even fabric touching me would bother me. I notice because of pain my body can't do what other people my age can. (I'm only 19) Wether it's walking, swimming, and unfortunately dancing. It's frustrating and upsetting when people say "you're overreacting" or "you're faking it." or "It's not that serious." Because they can't SEE the pain they think that it's not there. I have to be careful with what I eat, what activities I do, etc. Because it all ends up effecting how I feel that day. But it's nice to see you're not alone. And there are people out there that knows the struggle. Lol

  • @cherylbryan674
    @cherylbryan674 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for your video. I to have fibromyalgia for 10 year now. you have just described every single painful thing that is attached to this horrible illness .just watching you as helped a great deal. And I'm sure you have helped alot more people out there. With or without a diagnosis. Thank you again .from one fibro warrior to another all the very best xxxx

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Cheryl bryan no need to thank me fellow fibro warrior💕 i felt it was my duty to make this video and i hope it continues to spread awareness and help anyone who is feeling alone with this illness. Sending you so much love and wishing you many many great days ahead

  • @GraceOma
    @GraceOma 5 років тому +1

    I’ve recently been diagnosed after a 10 year fight with doctors, going through so many tests. This video has really helped, made me very emotional knowing people out there understand and know the same things I’m going through.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  3 роки тому

      I completely understand. I cry so much when looking at other people talk about the struggles i know so well. I wish no one would have to go through this.

  • @Sadies-girl-Cin
    @Sadies-girl-Cin 6 років тому +15

    Skin sensitivity is a big issue for me,I've had a hip replacement & back surgery,I hurt every single day,now my feet are burning & throbbing @ night.just lost my mom and it threw me into a dark spiral...I pray all the time for relief...just can't lose faith,although I feel like it some days. :^(

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому +3

      Sweet* Cind i am so so sorry you lost your mother... i cant imagine the pain you are going through. Just remember you are tough and your mom would want you to keep fighting. You’re a fighter and a very strong woman♥️ not everyone can say that they can deal with pain and annoying symptoms every day while continuing on and being a loving individual despite it all. Love is the one thing that keeps us going. I send you so much love through this tough time. Remember you are not alone.💕

    • @balla6010
      @balla6010 5 років тому +1

      Sweet cin, you have been through alot hang in there, one day at a time, extremes in emotion can through you right out, be gentle with yourself, look after the basics and through the rest out. There are support groups out there, you are not alone.love and light always, may the gentle hand of god settle lovingly on you heart. namaste

    • @Jaworzynka86
      @Jaworzynka86 5 років тому +1

      Sounds much more like Enhlers Danlos syndrome than fibro, please check it up

    • @dee4844mz
      @dee4844mz 3 роки тому +1

      My feet and hands burn as well. Fifty percent of fibro folks have feet pain. I use a soft ball to use as a roller and cbd balm. Aspercreme with lidocaine and lidocaine patches help.

    • @Sadies-girl-Cin
      @Sadies-girl-Cin 3 роки тому

      @@LiddyAlvarez thanku so very much for your kind loving words sweetie blessings 😇😍

  • @internationalmatt1
    @internationalmatt1 5 років тому +7

    I was just diagnosed with Fibro 2 weeks ago. This video helped

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      internationalmatt1 so happy to hear that it helped in some way. Sending you love❤️

    • @internationalmatt1
      @internationalmatt1 5 років тому +1

      @@LiddyAlvarez thank you!!! A bit overwhelming but will keep going

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      internationalmatt1 thats the spirit! ✨💪🏻

  • @WanderingRose11
    @WanderingRose11 6 років тому +1

    This is my life right now 100% my family doesn't understand but hopefully someday that will change. Thank you so much for making this video, I'm sorry that we have this but it made me feel so much better to hear that somebody else is going through exactly what I am. God bless you

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому

      Cara Westphal so sorry your family does not understand :( i know how that feels. Happy to hear this video helped you feel like you are not alone through this because you are not. Hang in there you strong beautiful person♥️ hoping you are doing well

  • @linkedinlove106
    @linkedinlove106 5 років тому +4

    You've helped me Liddy, just by being you!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      #LinkedInLove you are so kind and sweet. Thank you❤️

  • @Abby-nq7lc
    @Abby-nq7lc 5 років тому +5

    Thank you so much for sharing your story. I was recently diagnosed and hearing your story was like hearing my own. I plan to share this video with friends and family so that they can better understand it and the treatments for it. I'm happy you have found relief!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Abby0513 so happy that this video helped in some way❤️ wishing you find relief soon too my dear! Thank you so much for your support in telling others about the video and raising awareness about our illness. Sending you love and wishing you so many better days❤️❤️

  • @jussmiley1
    @jussmiley1 5 років тому +3

    Wow. My symptoms to the very T. It's been so hard for me as well to explain how I've been feeling for years. Thank you !!!! and Thank you for the recommendations. Some things that I haven't tried.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      jussmiley1 wow🙈 your comment made my day! You are so so sweet. Im so glad that the video helped and that it gave you useful information. Wishing you many many amazing pain free days💕 bless you, you’re awesome!

    • @jussmiley1
      @jussmiley1 5 років тому

      @@LiddyAlvarez

  • @donnag7288
    @donnag7288 3 роки тому

    I have fibromyalgia since I was 33. I am now 63 an to make things worst I am also a dentist , bending twisting ! My entire body hurts practically everyday. What helps me are three things. SWIMMING ! Everyday !!! I have gone out in the winter time when temp in my car says -4 degrees
    Accupuncture also helps.
    I used to take cymbalta which didn’t help but lyrica did , but then insurance stopped paying so I decided I don’t want it rly on meds.
    I also stay active and walk and yoga. Fibromyalgia has been like a blessing In Disguise .
    My faith also helps me. I read scriptures and pray to God with Jesus interceding for me every day.
    Also keep you weight down. Most fibromyalgics have a hard time processing carbohydrate. There is book call ( what your doctors don’t tell you about fibromyalgia) I hope in three years I can retire from this very demanding profession call dentistry. I also pray that all who suffers from fibromyalgia will be healed and sustained by our savior the Christ.

  • @helenhunter4540
    @helenhunter4540 3 роки тому

    Thank you. This was illuminating. My niece has fibromyalgia and I've wanted to know more about it. It's impressive all the treatments you've tried. I'm glad the LDN has helped you. I'll share that with my niece.👍🙏🍀

  • @pentiuman
    @pentiuman 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a 55 year old guy w/ it, since before teenage years, and before this condition had a name I believe. Started w/ stomach aches as a child, headaches by age 10. At 19 my symptoms suddenly multiplied from headaches to about a dozen of the common fibro ones! I began going to drs. looking for cause - w/out relief. Wasn't until I was about 30 that a family dr. said it was fibromyalgia - but didn't explain it. Over next 4 years it got worse, when I hurt my back at work. Fully disabled by Jan. 2000 and had to go on Soc. Sec. - but I had worked my butt off whenever I could, saved and am lucky to have a house, Medicare w/ all the meds I want to try. So, I suffer from the pain, especially headaches - both tension and then 2 years ago migraine headaches too (they think). The veins in the right side of my head hurt, on and off! It's unbearable - but trying ice packs, rest, hot showers, good sleep positions, better eating and sleeping habits, drinking water and regular exercise when I can. Going to a neurologist to get a 2nd opinion on the migraine headache diagnosis. It's crazy how some weird symptoms can make me unable to walk or function one day, then it's gone the next, w/ no logic. I feel empathy for everyone involved.

    • @traceytansley1659
      @traceytansley1659 Рік тому

      Don, look into what is called Cluster headaches. My grandmother had them. They occur only on one side of the head, I believe her forehead and near her temple. When I was a girl, I used to ask her if she was having one of her headaches, she would say "no, why.?" I told her I could see the veins popping to surface on one side of her head, shortly after I asked her, sure enough she would get one of her horrible headaches on this same side..always. she described it as so painful she would have to lay down with her eyes closed and I would put a cool face cloth on her head. The pain was confirmed to be same as a migraine, but on one side only with veins popping, she was eventually diagnosed from a specialist who knew about them, at time not many doctors knew of Cluster headaches. I suggest you look into this.

  • @crystalshellenberger2232
    @crystalshellenberger2232 5 років тому +1

    I cried through this video but thank u so much for making it!! I just recently started going to the dr after noticing drastic changes in my health and weird symptoms that are hard to explain, that ALWAYS come and go!! I love when I have a few good days but it always makes me think I’m either getting better and the pain is over or makes me feel like I’m just being weak and it’s not as bad as I made it seem but when the pain and flare ups return and the bad days start again it makes me feel like I’m going crazy!! The dr is not helping much been about 4 times and have had ct scan and X-ray and simple blood work which came back normal with maybe an elevation in inflammation, I go in 2 weeks to have colonoscopy and endoscopy, I just feel like it’s going to take forever just to get a diagnosis and I give up very easily when I feel I’m getting nowhere and I have nobody to talk to that I feel is gonna believe me and not look at me like I’m going on and on and possibly just making it all up 😭

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Crystal shellenberger totally get you girl, so so sorry you are having such a hard time. Doctors make it so much harder for us, they just dont understand and judge us so harshly

    • @crystalshellenberger2232
      @crystalshellenberger2232 5 років тому +1

      Yess!! Currently he is blaming it on stress 😞 since he sees in my chart and can tell that I have anxiety issues their so quick to blame it on mental illnesses as well

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Crystal shellenberger oh i’ve been there... they can be so ignorant and stupid. BROOO we are in pain, cant sleep and have a billion symptoms and you think my depression/anxiety or any other mental disorder is the Cause of that of ALL of my symptoms??? Its so stupid because its so obvious that the mental aspect comes as a result of so many symptoms and lack of good sleep. Its obvious for me now and i dont get how doctors who are supposed to be educated do not see such an obvious thing. It makes me so angry every single time that doctors imply that my symptoms are part of some kind of non existent mental illness... sorry for the rant but it truly makes me mad!

  • @CherryBlossom-wd3zk
    @CherryBlossom-wd3zk 5 років тому +2

    Every symptom you described I have it helps just listening to you and knowing I'm not alone or crazy

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Cherry Blossom definitely not alone or crazy! This is very very real. You can count on me girl, sending you love! I will leave you my instagram and email just in case you want to write sometime. You are not alone❤️❤️
      Email: myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      Instagram: liddy_alvarez

    • @hardikaggarwal2051
      @hardikaggarwal2051 4 роки тому

      Is anyone having shortness of breath in fibromaylgia

  • @karenpiris
    @karenpiris 5 років тому +20

    everyone always tells me that it's nothing and I'm not sick or just straight up lying ... even now that I've been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +3

      Killer Vibe sending you love. Fibro is not an easy thing to deal with but remember you are super strong and never alone through it. ❤️

    • @karenpiris
      @karenpiris 5 років тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +2

      Killer Vibe no need to thank me❤️ we’re here to support one another :)

    • @amandachristianson5106
      @amandachristianson5106 5 років тому +4

      I believe you!..Its hard when people dont understand...Don't let other people tell U how U feel...U know your body...Hang in there...we all are here for one another...😇🙏

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +2

      Amanda Christianson ❤️ so so true! Thank you for your kind words

  • @alextimesthree3341
    @alextimesthree3341 5 років тому +2

    This is my life. The doctors just focus on the fact that I am overweight. It makes me feel confirmed seeing someone who is not overweight describing the exact same thing I am going through.

  • @wildone1584
    @wildone1584 3 роки тому

    Hi Liddy, Excellently described, I'm 60yr old male and was diagnosed 6yrs ago, my life stopped in 2015. I too have tried lots of meds but Not the LDN, could you please tell me, are you still on LDN todate. This video I'm watching was made 4yrs ago. Love the advise and will now consult my doctor, regards Ray. UK 🇬🇧

  • @bennettawhite3634
    @bennettawhite3634 5 років тому +4

    (A-MEN, A-MEN) YOU ARE SOOO ****RIGHT IN EVERYTHING YOU ARE SAYING.) I THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING AND SHARING WITH US YOUR STORY.)☺☺☺☺**** YOU ARE JUST WONDERFUL, THIS INFORMATION HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH)

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Bennetta White im so happy this helped in some way, truly makes me happy to know i can help even if its just by providing my experience. Wishing you nothing but the very best my fellow fibro warrior friend!

  • @daniaalami8099
    @daniaalami8099 6 років тому +3

    Just been diagnosed, I can relate to every thing you said

  • @ocelotcat
    @ocelotcat 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, it helps to hear someone else detail their symptoms. Your symptoms are exactly what I have.

  • @kjaxn-bn4d715
    @kjaxn-bn4d715 5 років тому +5

    Thank you for sharing.. I thought I was young 😊 I have every one of those symptoms plus some... although I'm not depressed. I do get seriously overwhelmed. My latest issue is my hands and my feet... they go numb but my hands hurt SOOO BAD sometimes.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +2

      K Jaxn-Bn4d can totally relate! Urghh its such a frustrating illness. Try putting your hands and feet in warm water with epsom salt when you are feeling like that. It truly helps with circulation and pain.

  • @jinglekringlemiller4058
    @jinglekringlemiller4058 5 років тому +1

    I am just finding out that this is what I have. My symptoms have been going on for over two decades and I just didn't know and the doctors kept telling me that I had certain diseases, individually, not putting them together as one syndrome. I get so frustrated with trying to get to the bottom of everything - for a long time I was thinking that I was a hyperchondriac (sp)....... I would have symptoms for 4 years, then I would feel pretty good for two..... then I would flare up for 5 years then good for 1.... My latest flare up has been going on for over 9 years. I have had so many blood tests, and other kinds of tests - - finally I found a symptom list that shows every single symptom that I have - and there are many - Fibromyalgia is a terrible syndrome. It takes away all the joy of life. I am just now finding the right kind of help. Thanks so much for your video. It helps to know that I am not alone in my struggle.

  • @meiliszetzki6057
    @meiliszetzki6057 3 роки тому +1

    This all my symptomp and I also went to all specialist and did check completed bloods and MRI from head to the back shoulders and all result are fine, went to Neurology as well and result also find, went to Orthopady for Ostheopaty therapy for my muscle tense and chest tighten it helps a bit but like in the video the symptomp comes and go. And now I am having dizzy since 4 days and body weak, back pain and on and on, went to Psycolog bcoz I thought depression and yes bcoz I feel so Anxiety what is going on to my body, and last I will have an appointment with Reumathology next months hopefully I can get better treatment, thank you to tell the story which is exalty how I feel and dont know how to explain to your friend or even family. Peope see me that Iam Ok maybe I got psycology problem and it makes me sad. yes I got psycology ptoblem because of my sickess. No body knows how I trully suffer from

  • @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392
    @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 5 років тому

    You are the first person to ever say you had no thirst. I have had fibromyalgia for 23 years. I have told numerous doctors about my lack of thirst and no one could tell me why.i am glad you brought it up. The only thing is eventually I would want to drink an ocean for a day, then it was back to no thirst. Most of us have reactions to medications. The only thing that helps be are narcotics. I have tried everything including many naturopathic things nothing worked.

  • @clararomano9942
    @clararomano9942 5 років тому +2

    I have fibromyalgia since I was 45 years old and now I'm 66 I am in pain 24/7 so much in pain sometimes I don't know what to do the whole body hurts so bad I can't do the things I do I used to do the only thing I can do cry all the time it's very very painful and uncomfortable people they don't have it they don't believe they don't have it they think you're crazy that is nothing wrong with you but it is so fibromyalgia is invisible thank you for people to share this your stories and God bless you I me too

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      God bless you too darling, its so so true what you say, its painful and very very isolating. Know that you are not alone and you are so very brave and strong💕

    • @clararomano9942
      @clararomano9942 5 років тому +1

      @@LiddyAlvarez thank you for answering back yes is very discomfort and painful I'm frustrated can do much I do a lot of sleeping this is not my life this is somebody told me nothing and my body sometimes I don't even want to be around I cannot do the things I was doing it before this is no life but thank you for responding God bless you thank you so much

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Clara Romano sending you tons and tons of love💕 try searching up cbd oil. It helps a lot with sleep quality and pain without the drugged feeling even natural pills for sleep can give you (melatonin does that to me.. makes me feel drowsy).

    • @clararomano9942
      @clararomano9942 5 років тому +1

      Thank you Liddy appreciate it for you responding back well I'll try to search for that oil thank you for the telling me I hope they will work do you have fibromyalgia this is the first time somebody respond back that was very nice of you thank you God bless you too

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Clara Romano you can always count on me replying back so you can write to me whenever you like. I’ll gladly help with whatever i can. I send you so much love and know you are not alone💕

  • @susanmurdock9055
    @susanmurdock9055 5 років тому +1

    I have this condition I have to say no help for my GP only to say I have it listening to you are great makes me felt better x

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Susan Murdock im so glad this made you feel better❤️❤️ thank you for taking the time to write to me, i truly appreciate it so much. I hope you find a doctor that helps you cope better with this illness. Sending you love you strong and beautiful soul❤️

  • @icecreamladydriver1606
    @icecreamladydriver1606 5 років тому +1

    When our daughter was younger and doing very poorly she could not be touched at times. Everyone needs hugs so we invented the air hug. We tried many of the treatments you have tried but most did not help her. LDN seemed to help for a little while.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      icecreamlady driver air hugs are so so much better for us at times. Totally relate

  • @allieguest356
    @allieguest356 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I was just diagnosed 3 weeks ago with fibromyalgia and I’ve really been struggling with it. So thank you so much for this.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Allie guest so glad it helped in some way💕💕sending you so much love.

  • @hyndirl
    @hyndirl 6 років тому +1

    Girl I feel you! This is what happened to me and now that I know what I actually have, I now know that all those doctors visits were not very well diagnosed.

  • @gaillavoie2626
    @gaillavoie2626 5 років тому +19

    When i take a shower, it frrls like needles are hitting my body. GRRRR

  • @daniellevictoria8189
    @daniellevictoria8189 5 років тому +2

    Thank You SO MUCH for this! My mother has Fibro and I am so fearful that the symptoms I am experienceing are signs that I have it as well. especially I am nearing the age she was when she was diagnosed. Im definitely subscribed!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Danielle Victoria thank you so much for your support. Hoping you do not have this, but if you do, know that you are not alone. If i can be of any help dont hesitate to write to me.
      You can direct message me through:
      Instagram: liddy_alvarez (i share some recipes, tips and im much more active there)
      Facebook page: my fibromyalgia journey- liddy alvarez
      Email: myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      Sending you love and thank you again for your love and support❤️

  • @katiehewitt1541
    @katiehewitt1541 4 роки тому

    I’m very thankful you shared this I’m a young woman like yourself and people did not believe me for years people think because we are young we wouldn’t have something like this

  • @jilligain3409
    @jilligain3409 4 роки тому +1

    Look up FM/a blood test. It's a newer blood test that's being used to diagnose fibro. It detects certain changes in the immune system that are consistent w/ patients who have fibro. They are also trying to get a clinical trial together to test a possible treatment. If you google the FM/a blood test, or do a UA-cam search, it should pop up for you

  • @avatara9862
    @avatara9862 5 років тому +1

    Thank you very much, for sharing your story I got exact your symptoms of pain so finally yesterday after 3 years suffering ,Romatologyst diagnosed me fibromyalgia. So God bless you now I understand what to do.xx

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Ava Tara so glad you finally got diagnosed❤️❤️ God bless you too and know you can always count on me if you have any questions.
      Its easier to communicate through private messages on instagram so i will leave that here as well as my email:
      Instagram: liddy_alvarez
      Email: myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      Love,
      Liddy

  • @amyjessica2456
    @amyjessica2456 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your story with the world Liddy. It helps so much to share what otherwise can make you feel very isolated and depressed! It takes courage to fight these silent painful symptoms, admit something is actually not right and figure out what it is without getting despondent, and then try make others understand what is going on. I am a 33 year old woman trying to get my doctor to diagnose what is almost the exact symptoms you are experiencing.
    My mother suffered for over ten years with chronic fatigue syndrome and warned me to never push my body too far. Unfortunately, the stresses of life trying to juggle jobs and dancing studies to support myself have lead to increasing range of symptoms: muscle pain, fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety and depression, noisy painful indigestion, dry sore eyes sensitive to light, muscle spasms, and recently alarming hot prickling and numb sensations in my hands, face and body.
    I have recently been put on an anti-depressant, which has at least helped me get a mental grip on the situation. I also take Vit B complex, iron, omegas and a digestive enzyme. I react to so many foods besides gluten that my diet is now extremely limited and I still suffer from continuous digestive issues but on a less painful scale. I think it is quite likely I am suffering from this or chronic fatigue. It just started two years ago with a stiff neck, lower back pain in kidney area, and a continuous sore stomach, and sadly it has got worse.I have always battled with the depression though. I'm a little scared what I am in for in the next few years, and am not sure how I am going to be able to continue my studies. But I think a clear diagnosis and getting my family to understand its not me being lazy or crazy would help. At least my mom understands...

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Amy Jessica no need to thank me❤️ it gives me satisfaction that my story can help others in some way. Im so sorry you are going through this but knowing you have your mom makes it all better. I have many people in my family that doubt my illness but having my mom be there for me and understand is the one thing that keeps me going. Life is harder for us living with this disease and i truly empathize so much with your struggles, since i know how hard simple tasks can get sometimes. Know that you arent alone and that you are incredibly strong. If there is any information i can provide you dont hesitate to ask. Wishing you all the very best and thank you so much for taking the time to write❤️❤️

    • @amyjessica2456
      @amyjessica2456 5 років тому

      @@LiddyAlvarez Thank you so much

  • @manz_5128
    @manz_5128 7 років тому +23

    I happen saw ur video.. i am a 34year old guy and i teared watching this because what u re describing is what i been dealing with for years.. no one knew what i am feeling.. can i get ur email for xplaination..i really need help..

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  7 років тому +3

      Manz _512 im so happy to know that i can be of some help. Email me at myfibrostory7@gmail.com i would love to help!

    • @bredacookecooke1313
      @bredacookecooke1313 5 років тому +1

      Annoying music

  • @jaeshasway
    @jaeshasway 5 років тому

    This is my story. Thank you for sharing. It’s been difficult not knowing what was going on and now that I do, seeing that others are going through it makes me feel less alone.

  • @marisolmartinez8390
    @marisolmartinez8390 3 роки тому

    Omg I'm so happy I came across ur story. I feel like I'm alone on this and everyone thinks I'm just lazy for always having fatigue and pain due to my fibro. I also have mixed connective tissue disorder which is symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus , raynauds disease..I'm in pain all the time and I work full time and I'm a mom of 3. I feel like I just want to give up nothing all these dr give me is helping me.. 😕

  • @daviddebilov2301
    @daviddebilov2301 5 років тому

    Great video. My wife seems to have this. It was really decent of you to share you story.

  • @millierodriguez600
    @millierodriguez600 7 років тому +3

    thank you, this has being the worse thing that could had happened to me...I hope some day they find what is causing this and maybe find something that help with the symptoms...everything you are talking about I have the fatigue, and being so tire is the worse...

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  7 років тому +2

      millie rodriguez so sorry you have to go through this beautiful but just know you are not alone. My life has become a search for answers to find natural things that we can do to make the symptoms better. I hope that maybe some of the things I have tried or will try in the future can be of some help to you. Sending you love my fellow fibro warrior❤ you're strong and not alone!

    • @lynnlawrence8993
      @lynnlawrence8993 7 років тому +1

      Liddy Alvarez 93rd

    • @rflsr5276
      @rflsr5276 7 років тому

      millie rodriguez hi have you seen Lyme???

    • @millierodriguez600
      @millierodriguez600 7 років тому +1

      RFL SR.. are you asking me if I had the Lyme disease? doctor has done the blood test for lyme but he said I don't have it...thank you.

  • @Picklescape
    @Picklescape 5 років тому

    Thanks for this video. I've just been diagnosed after 4 years of struggling, so I'm reading and watching everything I can.

    • @kkx23
      @kkx23 4 роки тому

      Find a fuctional medicine doctor.They will treat you.Most people like us a a thyroid problem. REALLY .yes,I was helped by having a thyroid panel done with a reverse t3 blood test simple.I had trouble converting t3 to t4 caused me horrible symtoms .Pain chronic fatigue and sensitivity to cold.I could not sleep.I just thank God that I found a functional med doc.Look up Mary shomons book
      Or hypothyroidism type 2.Yoy will learn alot .Good luck to you.

    • @Picklescape
      @Picklescape 4 роки тому

      @@kkx23 hi Jeanne, thank you for your message. I'm glad it's helped you to have your thyroid checked and appreciate you taking time to advise me. In my case it's not my thyroid; we've been closely monitoring that since I had a brush with HYPERthyroidism 13 years ago, when my thyroid temporarily became intensely overactive and I couldn't keep weight on. Since then we've kept an eye on it and it's been in a healthy range. Since writing the above comment I've found a good regimen of medication, supplements and exercises that help with my fibro
      If it weren't for Covid-19, then 2020 would probably have been the best year of my life 😆. Ah well, next year!

  • @ReneeStevens98
    @ReneeStevens98 7 років тому +4

    Excellent -- thank you! My rheumatologist really wants me to try LDN but my pain doc is pushing back since hydrocodone helps my pain... and, of course, you can't take any type of opioid while on Naltrexone. Your video has given me new ammo to take to my pain doc so he'll hopefully readjust my meds so I can try it. Ah, the joys of working between 6+ doctors! 😉

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  7 років тому +1

      I am so glad that I could help in any way. Let me know if you get LDN and how you feel with it. I really hope it works out for you :) xoxo

    • @ReneeStevens98
      @ReneeStevens98 7 років тому

      Liddy Alvarez Wow - many thanks and will do!!!

    • @latoyagladney
      @latoyagladney 7 років тому

      Renee S. dcqq

  • @RanaAli-gl3ox
    @RanaAli-gl3ox 6 років тому +5

    I have all the symptoms expect I manage to get sleep though it's difficult to wake up after long sleep..

  • @ringerheringa3052
    @ringerheringa3052 6 років тому +2

    There is another side effect to LDN: it can make you not being able to fall asleep. It that case it is often advised to take it in the morning. Works less, but doesn't interfere with sleep that way.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому

      absolutely! honestly I say that LDN has no side effects because it doesn't have the crazy side effects that other medications do (Which i have felt first hand) but you are right, it can mess with sleep. I know of people who take it in the morning because of this despite it not being my personal case. Thank you so much for you input :)

  • @kathleenmayhorne3183
    @kathleenmayhorne3183 3 роки тому

    I don't personally have this, I do have chronic fatigue,as well as other things, including food intolerances, and a niece with this. My symptoms are not as severe as this, but debilitating anyway. I tell myself, "Do what you can, when you can. When you can't, don't, and don't worry about it." I need the energy I would use up worrying, for other necessary things. I can't make it go away, like my breast cancer, so I just have to deal with it as best as I can. My house is a mess, but worry won't fix it. Small wins are enough.

  • @skyehedrick9099
    @skyehedrick9099 7 років тому +6

    I've been dealing fibromyalgia for a few years now. Depression and lack of energy is getting worse. Hear in Canada I cannot find a Dr and walk in clinics dont really have the time to follow up. So one day at a time. Hope I can deal with my life cause I cannot find any help

    • @naseerahvj
      @naseerahvj 5 років тому

      Try cbt and breathing if you can get your body out of fight or flight it can help a ton and you can do this yourself at home

    • @Shawn2526
      @Shawn2526 4 роки тому

      find a Rheumatologist and make an appointment, they are very familiar and knowledgeable about Fibromyalgia, Diagnosis and treatments

  • @makaylagood6318
    @makaylagood6318 5 років тому +2

    This video was eye opening. I was recently diagnosed with fibro. Plus a long list of more medical problems. Your story was so much like mine. Not knowing where to start, seeing a million doctors, and trying many medications that didn't work. It was just reliving to know someone else experiance things and I'm not alone. I've been thinking of starting a UA-cam channel as well, any advice on that?

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Makayla Good hii fellow fibro warrior! So glad this video was of some help, that was its purpose. In terms of your question about starting your youtube channel my advice is to be honest about your illness and how its affecting you. You can start by making a video about your process to be diagnosed and all your early symptoms. And then make other videos about what you are doing to cope right now with the illness. I have found that just putting myself out there and saying what i feel and how im affected by the illness is not only therapeutic but also has made others feel less alone through this process because they can relate. Take pictures of the symptoms that show and you can see and take video of specific moments that impact your life and say how you are able to cope. Make everything your experience and talk through what works for you and maybe that way some other person might benefit from those coping mechanisms. Hope this helped :) and write to me your youtube channel when you get it so i can subscribe. Wishing you all the best my fellow friend❤️

    • @makaylagood6318
      @makaylagood6318 5 років тому +1

      Yeah of course! The problem is, most of the time I dont have symptoms others can see other than "being tired" all the time. And flare ups too. On top of fibromyalgia I have an autoimmune disorder and a rare form of CD, called vulvar CD, I do immunotherapy injections because I'm SO allergic to so many things. I also have a form of PTSD that causes me to have seizures. All of things were present throughout my life but the past year or so I've been declining fast. Did this happen for you to?

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Makayla Good yes! I started having symptoms in my adolescence but there came a point after many years that it all got so so much worse. I’d like you to read about the Wahls protocol. I have seen a difference in my quality of life since starting to follow it. If you write to me in my email address i can forward you the book if you like. Its about a woman with MS who after being in a wheelchair walked again after following a specific diet.
      Let me know if you are interested, here i leave you my email:
      myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      Sending you love and the best wishes❤️

  • @glendamillsfloyd4100
    @glendamillsfloyd4100 5 років тому +1

    I was also diagnosed with allergy to hot temps. Washing, washing dishes, food and temp outside

  • @XOPaulineJo
    @XOPaulineJo 7 років тому +1

    girl! thank you for this video. i've had fibro since 2010 and still struggle but it's much better than it used to be. you seem really genuine and sweet! i hope you'll make more videos! it's nice to know i'm not alone

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  3 роки тому

      Sending you love ❤️ will start uploading more consistently soon

    • @Stephanie-hv1vn
      @Stephanie-hv1vn 2 роки тому

      what is one thing that you think helped you get better
      the most?

  • @millicentevans9232
    @millicentevans9232 6 років тому +1

    Thank you very much for your reply your so kind I love with it everyday and my medication is like a pharmacy lol the tears I use to cry has dried up and I groan now I don't know which is worse but I try to spare my family my pain I just want anyone with it to hold on and fight it god has not forgotten his people he seems slow but trust me he is sure god bless you all and keep spreading the words about fibro I like to hear that it's getting aware more than when I was diagnosed peace be with you all x

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому

      i understand and i know how hard it can be. Just know you are not alone

  • @clairemehay-hayes7838
    @clairemehay-hayes7838 4 роки тому

    I have suffered from Fybromyalgia for a number of years, and for the last 4 years I have lived in Spain, and the Sun really helps with my pains.

  • @ihab505
    @ihab505 5 років тому

    Stay strong kiddo, youre not alone, get well soon

  • @gailbailey6945
    @gailbailey6945 4 роки тому

    Have you checked out the newer videos regarding oxalate dumping. Curcumin is one of many types of oxcalates, along with almond flour, dark chocolate, kale, cinnamon, etc. These can contribute to oxalate dumping which has many of the same symptoms as you described. Slowly decreasing your oxalates along with mega dosing vitamin B1, some B6 and biotin, along with the other vitamins and minerals that you mentioned, may over time, alleviate your suffering. Please research oxalate dumping. Hope this information helps.

  • @cherylkoncewicz1866
    @cherylkoncewicz1866 5 років тому +4

    Thank you sooooo much you exactly describe it I finally got my pain mgt dr to get it I felt like like I was on my own ,I am not a hypochondriac. But faults not get them to understand. Thank you!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Cheryl Koncewicz ❤️ wishing you better days my fellow fibro warrior. Sending you love!

  • @marieclark4609
    @marieclark4609 5 років тому +2

    Well I've tried many depression pills and none of them work for me at all so I just pray read uplifting things and watch something funny and that helps a lot

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +1

      Marie Clark research low dose naltrexone

  • @alexisns18
    @alexisns18 6 років тому +3

    Thank you soooooo much for your video. Your describing almost everything that I've been going through. I've felt like I'm going crazy. My only question is, where exactly do you feel your back pain? I feel it in my lower back. Like where my kidneys are. At times I think its kidney related but everything comes up normal. Thank you so much again none the less for all your info.

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому

      so glad this video was of some help in terms of you relating to someone going through the same thing

    • @Nedargiordano
      @Nedargiordano 5 років тому

      Alexis, try Gabapentin to sleep or even during the day and it somehow makes a lot of symptoms disappear and well it's a trade off from sleepy to pain and I just want to help others and maybe it will help you.. Let me know and get the 400 milligram dose and let me know if you feel better?? Much love !!

  • @jilligain3409
    @jilligain3409 7 років тому +3

    Have you had a tick panel done yet? My FM started right after I picked up a tick disease back in my early 20s. I was treated w/ antibiotics, & the bw is now clear, but my FM continues. I've had some other problems along the way tho. I'm 45 now. Tried soooooo many things over the yrs. Ty for sharing!

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  7 років тому

      I have and it came back negative. I will repeat it again though, since I actually have heard that people have gotten false negative results and after a couple tests it comes back positive. Thank you so much for writing! Wishing you all the very best :)

    • @shirleydobbins5135
      @shirleydobbins5135 5 років тому

      I got fibro after getting lyme

  • @hildelezaron1423
    @hildelezaron1423 4 роки тому

    Thank you for putting into words those vague disturbing pains

  • @ginanmarcus918
    @ginanmarcus918 3 роки тому +1

    I was diagnosed last yr with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. My depression is so bad. I can't work. No motivation. No energy. Cognitive problems as well

    • @GeekyRedBoss
      @GeekyRedBoss 3 роки тому

      Sea Moss/Tumeric. It has calmed things down for me.

  • @brendaechols5929
    @brendaechols5929 2 роки тому

    I think I have this. I need to schedule an appointment. Muscle pain, weakness, neck tension, sensitivity, etc. This came from my work environment.

  • @karendyment8977
    @karendyment8977 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for sharing I am going to try the ldn, I am 66 and am really all alone & in so much pain. I have fibro,osteoarthritis, & gout. And the pain in my back & legs, are so bad, I have to sit all the time. Standing is almost impossible, for any length of time. thank you

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому +3

      Mert Mertil no need to thank me❤️❤️ i’m just so happy i could help in any possible way. I’ve been on ldn for almost 3 years now (no side effects, no feeling drugged, just overall feeling better) and i must say that i dont plan on stopping ldn ever. It truly has worked wonders for me. I truly hope you find some relief through it. If you have any questions about it and my personal experience (since im no doctor) dont hesitate to write to me directly to my email :
      myfibrostory7@gmail.com
      Wishing you all the best my fellow fibro warrior❤️

  • @millicentevans9232
    @millicentevans9232 6 років тому +2

    It is very hard to cope each day with fibro I have had it for more than twenty years now and I have to be strong in my faith in god to get on with my life with the help of my family this is the reason I am still here anyone that has fibro listen just hold on don't give up on yourself okay yes it's an invisable illness those around you must try educate themselves you don't need to keep justify why your not out if bed or why you can't do housework just go at your pace and do what you can prayer helps me please I beg you all never give up you will recover god bless you all

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  6 років тому

      Millicent Evans thank you so much for your kind words❤️ it is very true that it is hard to cope with an illness basically no one understands but its having this small community of people that makes me have hope❤️ im sorry that you also have to go through this fibro journey but know you are not alone! Gentle hugs and all the very best :)

    • @lorrainealvarez8088
      @lorrainealvarez8088 6 років тому

      No one understands. This has put me in with a very bad depression.

  • @ritadaniels3175
    @ritadaniels3175 5 років тому +2

    My Endocrinologist is AMAZING & I have seen a RHEUMATOLOGIST In MCKINNEY TX that is a female & at least listens to me... this is a kRaZeeEeee fight... God Bless...

    • @LiddyAlvarez
      @LiddyAlvarez  5 років тому

      Rita Daniels God bless you too❤️