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    About Me

    I'm a single mom of an 11 yr.old boy.I recently bought my 1 st home.I have FM, RA, Degenerative disc disease.I had neck surgery 6yrs ago.I'm in alot of pain most of the time.I try and deal with it the best I can.I've tried tons of different meds, most don't work for me.Most of the time I have an acceptance of how I am now but I do have days where I grieve to be my "old self".I have fought depression my whole life.I was in a severe car accident when I was 7 yrs. old and now believe I've had FM my whole life.

    Interests

    Well, I love to sew, crochet, garden, feed birds, play cards, use my computer, write music, play guitar.I love C.S.I. shows and movies.I love to be in the sun and water. I love to swim.Most of the things I love I can't do very much due to how I feel.I try and do as much as I can when I'm able.

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    • Congrats

      From Jennijem Today

      WOW it is so great to see you are having a good day as it is hard to get good ones this winter. Take good care my friend..Love and Hugs, Jenni

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      From angelwinks Saturday

      hey girlfriend, thinking of you.have a good day! hugs

    • From barlochan January 1

      I'm back and here's your Friday hug - Friendship is all soo special. And you my friend is very special to me. That's why I picked you. Hugs Nancy

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      From ds13099 January 1

      May the New Year bring happiness, Peace, Love and a life filled with God's Love & Grace! Love You and Thank you! God Bless Donna S.

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      From barlochan January 1

      A warm embrase of this hug. Is the gift I give you today. I'm so glad to be on line again. Hugs Nancy Happy New Year!

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    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I 've been a workaholic my whole life,independent,strong person.My life is totally different now.I try and keep the best attitude I can.Mornings are bad for me!It takes me awhile to get going.I haven't worked in6 yrs.God has blessed me and I try and be the best I can be now(which is hard some days)

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      Acupressure Working / Worked
      It helps
      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      This always helps but not always available
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Still using.Helps with depression but not the pain
      Elavil Working / Worked
      Have used this one on and off for years for depression.Terrible dry mouth and weight gain!
      Heat Working / Worked
      This helps and I use often.
      Lyrica Working / Worked
      Terrible side effects!I had terrible weight gain and became very lethargic.I had bad dizzy spells and was afraid to drive.
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      Didn't have any bad effects but it didn't relieve any symptoms.
      Ultram Working / Worked
      Didn't help the pain
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