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fibro-melt-down... possible?

I've been living with the symptoms of Fibrmyalgia most of my adult life, but have only recently been diagnosed...

Posted by namann

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fibro-melt-down... possible?

I've been living with the symptoms of Fibrmyalgia most of my adult life, but have only recently been diagnosed...

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fibro-melt-down... possible?

I've been living with the symptoms of Fibrmyalgia most of my adult life, but have only recently been diagnosed...

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Fibro without Tender Points/trigger points??? Impo...

Hi all! I am knew here & had a quick question or two. I have NOT been dx'd w/ Fibro yet, but I have had a...

Posted by An_243588

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Newly Diagnosed

hello all, i was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia last week. i have been on a roller coaster ride trying...

Posted by Deejaymaof2

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New to the Discussion. Looking to share

Hello. I have had symptoms of Fibro for a year now and was "diagnosed" in May. I used this in quotes...

Posted by strengthening

Hello. I have had symptoms of Fibro for a year now and was "diagnosed" in May. I used this in quotes because we know that diagnosing is a process of eliminating all else.

I am a writer/author and although I find it easy to write about other things it is very difficult for me to put into words how I feel with this chronic illness. Perhaps not because I can't find the words but more because I am frustrated and angry and at times in denial even. Is this really my life now? Tired, depressed, sore, sad, limited, sick...it goes on and on. I am learning to do the best I can moment by moment. It is amazing though how I have changed mentally and emotionally. I am a very spiritually sound person and have great faith. I believe that this can be a sanctifying illness if I can only see it as such. And then again I am only human, which means I cry and want to curl up in a ball some days too.

I have four children and a husband and thanks be to God I have been a stay at home mom for most of my marriage. I am truly trying to see the gift in this illness. Why me? and then again, why not me? Several times I have thought that tomorrow will be different. It will be a better day. All of this will just end and I will wake up from a bad dream. I will be able to go running again and lose these 40 pounds that so quickly have become my unwanted baggage. I will shed this body which has become my prison. I have wasted moments...days... living for the future while watching the present slip away. All the while, my kids are getting bigger and older. My husband is excelling at his career and continues to climb the ladder of success. And I sit in my own world of sorrow and scream silently within.

My New Year's resolution is to take back my life which I feel has been robbed. I won't simply lose weight but will gain life. I will be a part of the moment rather than watching it slip away. I will silently accept the pain and offer it up to God in return for the peace, comfort and strength for someone else who needs it.

May God bless you and care for all of us.View Thread

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fibromyalgia

Hi this is all new to me and im not very good with a computer but here it ggos. i have been suffled around by...

Posted by lory1964

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help please i dont know what to do!

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Please Help

Hello, I am new here and wondered if anyone felt like me, disgusted and depressed.... I know the holidays are...

Posted by justluv

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I know exercise is important...

Exercise (ie. walking around a track, warm water therapy, etc.) completely wears me out. I have to take a couple...

Posted by kariUT

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New here

I'm new here, I'm a 28 year old, married, SAH mother of 3 (10 son, 6 daughter and 3 son). I was diagnosed with...

Posted by MrsP0721

I'm new here, I'm a 28 year old, married, SAH mother of 3 (10 son, 6 daughter and 3 son). I was diagnosed with Fibro in April, but have been dealing with the issues since the birth of my son in July '08. I have a loving husband who is so understanding, thank goodness, but I'm looking for someone I can talk to about my pains and everyday struggles without feeling guilty. I know this 'condition' isn't my fault, but I feel like if I talk to him too much about it that he'll see it as an excuse to be 'lazy'. My mother, for as long as I can remember, has complained about every ache or pain or cold or cough and it's caused a lot of people to think she's making it up for attention (which fits her personality) so I've always thought, if I complain about something too much, people will think I'm making it up for attention. I just want to find people who relate and I can talk openly with and not feel judged.

I've got all these emotions, from sadness to anger to guilt and it's a daily struggle for me. I also have a tear in my spine and 2 buldged disks so I have more then one 'life sentence' as I call it, they'll never go away and will more then likely only get worse and it makes me so angry. I'm constantly having to tell my kids that I can't play right now, I can't do much of anything and it really pisses me off (excuse the languge). I'm hoping that things will actually get easier, I keep telling myself that it's new to me, I have to learn how to deal with it, find the right combo of meds, but I'm also worried about when I do find that right combo (like right now, I'm ok, I'm taking Cymbalta for Fibro and a muscle relaxer and norco for my back), that my body will get used to them and I'll have to start over, or start increasing doses, I've been on my norco for only a few months and it's already losing it's effectiveness.

Anyway... is there an online support group, chat type thing or anyone I could talk to directly (emails or what have you)? How do you manage? Who do you talk to?

Thanks for listening!
JenniferView Thread

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Pain all the time and no help from doctor

Hey everyone, I was diagnosed 2 years ago but have been dealing with this pain for 3 years ( it took a...

Posted by saralucas2908

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Fed up with Dr and Family!

Hi all~ new here. I need advice on how to get to a Dr. who will understand what Fibro is and how to treat it....

Posted by TealTulip

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Do I have Fibro?

I have had so much blood work done - all negative. Doctor thinks I may have fibro but not sure. Do you have to...

Posted by julietud

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Do i have fibro?

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The Colder Weather

The last few years,I seem to feel the cold much,much,more then ever befor.I mean,I use to go out an sit for...

Posted by suesrose

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Leaving group!!

I'm very disappointed & hurt. I reached out and it seems no-one cares, don't know why but I THOUGHT...

Posted by kylersnanna7

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Saw Rheumy again today

Was in just this past Friday to see him but called & talked to his nurse yesterday in tears & he...

Posted by kylersnanna7

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At the end of my rope!!!!

I've been in a flare for a little over 15 months & while I try to be upbeat this is ridiculous!! I...

Posted by kylersnanna7

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Different Fibro Pain

I'm hoping that someone out there can help me. I have a contstant "rubber band tightening" like pain. No one...

Posted by patsyann64

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No treatment

Hi, I am new to this community and looking forward to understanding my fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed a year...

Posted by KarleighAZ

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Fibro

Does anyone have Fibro with high blood pressure?

It only holds me back if I 'let' it

Posted by RacerLady503

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Disability Update Report/Help with Info

Some of you may remember me and some may not, been a while since I've been on here but have a question about...

Posted by aundy28570

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Help!

I am new to all of this and am really hoping to make some friends on here that know exactly what I am going...

Posted by tnewsome31

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Hello-Intro

I'm 52, I've had chronic migraines since I was 19, and I started have pain everywhere 8 years ago after a...

Posted by An_200153

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CONFUSED

I WAS NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH FIBROMYALGIA BUT MY PAIN IS MORE OF A SORENESS WHEN I MOVE. LIKE I HAVE BEEN...

Posted by RACHEMBER

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Cat

Been a few weeks since I've been on. First, diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in March. Rheumatologist wanted to wait...

Posted by catpug

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opioids...

I have a question for you all. I was wondering how many of you have had Fibromyalgia pain that is bad...

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fibromyalgia diagnosis

This information may help some who are suffering from fibromyalgia or pain that the doctors don't know what...

Posted by An_200152

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The support group (my fanmily) isnt what it used t...

I've battled with Fibo, CF, degen disc disease, etc, etc,... since 2003. I didn't get a diagnosis until...

Posted by fibromomhurting

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So Frustrated

Another BAD day....I am extremely frustrated. I am going to stop taking my meds....why take them if they...

Posted by hurtntomuch

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Medicare and Fibromyalgia

I'm new to Medicare (have always had coverage under my husband's insurance plan). Does Medicare offer any...

Posted by An_200151

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