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.

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Militarybrat911 03/14/2015

I am 21 and have fibromyalgia about a year and a half ago. I have been in a large amount of pain however the meds don't seem to work so we are decreasing my Lyrica. It is the only thing I am really even taking. On top of all of that the pain is been all over the place hit and miss. I have PTSD and other issues as well so I have a hard time actually showing pain so no one knows how to deal with my issues. Now I get to prepare for exploratory surgery on March 23rd. Just becoming so overwhelmed. Stressed through the roof and hurting and not sure what to do anymore.

gramybear 03/14/2015

You are going through a great deal and I know how hard it is to be told you have Fibro at such a young age. I would recommend the Stress Management group and also the PTSD group, they both may help you as well as the Fibro group. Hugs GB

LeoX3 03/14/2015

Healing hopes and I'm over on PTSD, so feel fre to vent there, too. More than a few of us have physical chronic pain issues.

Healing hopes to you.... I know it's tough to deal with so much. (And if you're not in therapy for all this, please try it. if nothing else, it gives me a safe place to tell the truths nobody wants to hear.)

mynameisD 03/14/2015

I am very sorry to read all that you go through. Sending healing thoughts and wishes for relief for you

Militarybrat911 03/14/2015

Thank you for all your support.

Sherrall 03/15/2015

I am so sorry your having such a rough time with it all.

I sure hope you find some relief soon.

Sending you some caring thoughts.

Militarybrat911 03/16/2015

Thank you!!! It is been a crazy journey and doesn't seem to be getting better.

misspayne88 03/19/2015

I'm so sorry to hear that you are dealing with fibro pain at a young age. I'm 26 and was diagnosed recently... I thought I was too young to get fibro and I'm older than you. I hope you find something that helps you heal. I'm always here if you want to chat.

lalab707 03/20/2015

At 26 most likely had fibro but did not know it......glad! Just blamed my thyroid and went on with life pacing myself. When I was 26 fibro was not talked about or treated.

Pacing, mild exercise and a few understanding Doctors get me through. Hope you find some help and can find a way to enjoy your life.

laurab

marsharebel 03/20/2015

I wasn't clear on why you are having exploratory surgery. One of the most emphatic recommendations for someone who has fibro is never to have unnecessary surgery. It can cause the symptoms to become worse. Unless there are test results suggesting surgery might help, I'd skip it.
Hope that helps and doesn't hurt, but I had to mention this. My mother's FMS became intolerable after a hysterectomy. Course, that was major, major surgery back in the day. Anyway, had to mention it.

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