Lowtech - Where has he been?

[dks]

you can move to the Netherlands...   

Isn't Holland better?...

 

no, the Netherlands are a lot more exotic....   

[pfrsantos]

Thank you all for your positive thoughts and cheers! I already mentioned it, but it´s good to be here.
I will find a way to live with this and am still hoping it´s acute.

Even if it is anugly, I'm sure you'll be fine in the end...

 

[Etherealicer]

you can move to the Netherlands...   

Isn't Holland better?...

 

no, the Netherlands are a lot more exotic....   

But coffee shops are more prominent in Holland (Amsterdam region), in some provinces it is illegal to sell weed to tourists

[Zed]

Sorry too here this mate,another thing it could be and i suffer with is fybromalrgia possible wrong spelling lol  its basically pain in your joints,its like arthritis of the muscles,i was diagnosed a few years ago,i get it badcin my feet and hips,hope you get it sorted mate 

[Zed]

Symptoms of fibromyalgia 

Fibromyalgia has many symptoms that tend to vary from person to person. The main symptom is widespread pain.

There may be periods when your symptoms get better or worse, depending on factors such as your stress levels, changes in the weather and how physically active you are.

If you think you have fibromyalgia, visit your GP. Treatment is available to help ease some of the symptoms, although it is unlikely they will ever disappear completely.

The main symptoms of fibromyalgia are outlined below.

Widespread pain

If you have fibromyalgia, one of the main symptoms is likely to be widespread pain. This may be felt throughout your body, but could be worse in particular areas, such as your back or neck. The pain is likely to be continuous, although it may be better or more severe at different times.

The pain could feel like an ache, a burning sensation, or a sharp, stabbing pain.

Extreme sensitivity

Fibromyalgia can make you extremely sensitive to pain all over your body, and you may find that even the slightest touch is painful. If you hurt yourself – for example, if you stub your toe – the pain may continue for much longer than it normally would.

You may hear the condition described in the following medical terms:

hyperalgesia – when you are extremely sensitive to painallodynia – when you feel pain from something that should not be painful at all, such as a very light touch

You may also be sensitive to things such as smoke, certain foods and bright lights. Being exposed to something you are sensitive to can cause your other fibromyalgia symptoms to flare up.

Stiffness

Fibromyalgia can make you feel stiff. The stiffness may be most severe when you have been in the same position for a long period of time – for example, when you first wake up in the morning.

It can also cause your muscles to spasm, which is when they contract (squeeze) tightly and painfully.

Fatigue

Fibromyalgia can cause fatigue (extreme tiredness). This can range from a mild, tired feeling to the exhaustion often experienced during aflu-like illness.

Severe fatigue may come on suddenly and can drain you of all your energy. If this occurs, you may feel too tired to do anything at all.

Poor sleep quality

Fibromyalgia can affect your sleep. You may often wake up tired, even when you have had plenty of sleep. This is because the condition can sometimes prevent you from sleeping deeply enough to refresh you properly. You may hear this described as "non-restorative sleep".

Cognitive problems ('fibro-fog')

Cognitive problems are issues related to mental processes, such as thinking and learning. If you have fibromyalgia, you may have:

trouble remembering and learning new thingsproblems with attention and concentrationslowed or confused speechHeadaches

If fibromyalgia has caused you to experience pain and stiffness in your neck and shoulders, you may also have frequent headaches. These can vary from being mild headaches to severe migraines and could also involve other symptoms, such as nausea (feeling sick).

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Some people with fibromyalgia also develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a common digestive condition that causes pain and bloating in your stomach. It can also lead to constipation or diarrhoea.

[lowtech]

Hey Paul! Thanks for your Info and thoughts. I´ll read it toroughly and Google about it a bit. One sort question - "visit your GP" - What kind of doc is the GP?!

[jerseydevil]

General Practicioner.  Non-speSmurfpillst doc.

[pfrsantos]

Hey Paul! Thanks for your Info and thoughts. I´ll read it toroughly and Google about it a bit. One sort question - "visit your GP" - What kind of doc is the GP?!

General Practice, I guess. The "family doctor".

[pfrsantos]

General Practicioner.  Non-speSmurfpillst doc.

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[ducttapetech]

General Practicioner.  Non-speSmurfpillst doc.

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Oh snap! You just got owned!
LOL!

Nate
That's us mobile

[lowtech]

Thanks, folks! To feed you some useless knowledge: It´s called Allgemeinmediziner in German.

[Zed]

Hey Paul! Thanks for your Info and thoughts. I´ll read it toroughly and Google about it a bit. One sort question - "visit your GP" - What kind of doc is the GP?!

no problem thomas  its actually pretty common,

[Grant Lamontagne]

Megan is asking if your doctor has tested you for Lyme disease.  Apparently the ticks are as bad in Germany as they are here.

Def

[lowtech]

Thanks for the hint! I´ll ask my Doc. I know he tested for Borreliose, another disease commonly spread by Tics. Or isdt that the same? I´ll have to  do a bit of Googling later....