Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
Hello everyone, I joined the group last week but neglected to introduce myself. I'm a mother and grandmother diagnosed with SLE (lupus) and Sjogren's in 1997. With medication and and a great Rheumy I'm in medicated remission from lupus, and the Sjogren's is manageable with otc products. I was able to work a 40-50 hour week and enjoy a reasonably active life with my family.
Then in 2009 I started to relapse. Joint pain and muscle pain was out of control. My GP diagnosed FM and put me off work for six weeks hoping for improvement with Cymbalta. I was out three months trying for control of the monster. fyI - i never took a medical leave for lupus
A little more than two years later and I'm out again on short term disability since Feb., and before I took leave, I had only managed to work 70% of the past six months due to pain and fatigue. At this point, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to go back to work.
I'm so happy I found this site. You are all so helpful and encouraging, and it's wonderful to read other posts that are so similar to what I'm experiencing that I feel like we're all related in some way.
Thanks for welcoming me!
Then in 2009 I started to relapse. Joint pain and muscle pain was out of control. My GP diagnosed FM and put me off work for six weeks hoping for improvement with Cymbalta. I was out three months trying for control of the monster. fyI - i never took a medical leave for lupus
A little more than two years later and I'm out again on short term disability since Feb., and before I took leave, I had only managed to work 70% of the past six months due to pain and fatigue. At this point, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to go back to work.
I'm so happy I found this site. You are all so helpful and encouraging, and it's wonderful to read other posts that are so similar to what I'm experiencing that I feel like we're all related in some way.
Thanks for welcoming me!
Lots of great people and tons of story's I wish you comfort and a great experience as you will find as you read the wealth of info Like me!
AGAIN WELCOME !!
angie !
Good luck