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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TeamDS 09/04/2007

hey all -

i'm doug, the founder of dailystrength, and it's been a while since i stopped by this community.

i just wanted to let all of you guys know that fibromyalgia was in many ways the inspiration for DS. it was the first community we really focused on, and it was the 'classic' disease that seemed underserved on the web, as there was so much additional information that folks weren't getting from doctors and traditional sources...and you all needed a place to gather and compare notes and support one another.

anyway, it's almost been a year, and i just wanted to say thanks for hanging your hats here, i pray that your lives are pain free and happy, and i hope you're all doing well.

deleted_user 09/04/2007

That you Doug for providing us with this space. I like the way it is set up. It's very functional. You're among the best for doing this.

Bluesydeb 09/04/2007

Hi, Doug. A big ditto on the Thank you for starting this site. I noticed on another community, a doctor occasionally asks questions. Are there fibro doctors looking at our symptoms, treatments, etc? I sure hope so...

deleted_user 09/04/2007

Thank you for giving us a place to gather.
Blessed Be,
Hillary

deleted_user 09/04/2007

Dear Doug,

Like so many others in this community, this FMily, this support group is our only outlet. It is our only source of understanding, knowledge and support. I know that there are several people here who have been here for me and have saved my life. So Thank You doesnt even begin to cover it for me. This site has been a God send. I really appreciate you and your team having the heart to realize what a problem so many people are struggling to deal wiht and not just with fibro. You are such a wonderful person to think of others and their support systems when it came to dealing with their illness/diseases. BIG HUGS....star

Robynann 09/05/2007

Thank you Doug! So glad you had the insight to see that Fibro is one of the most misunderstood illness there is! You met a very real need in all of us, by starting this site. What a heart!

deleted_user 09/05/2007

I have just started reading and replying to these discussions. I think after these few hours I better quit because my behind is hurting terribly (ha ha).

But seriously Doug, thank you for starting this site. These are some great people and you started this all! What a blessing for us all to have this.

deleted_user 09/06/2007

I don't think I could put it any more eloquently than anyone else has before me, but I too wanted to send my heartfelt thanks to you Doug. Whether it's FM or any other misunderstood illness/disease, it's always important to have people who see the people beyond the label and realize we need support, caring and understanding most of all. You have been that for all of us by providing this site. Thank you!!!

--Blessed Be

deleted_user 09/06/2007

hi doug all i can is thank god for u and ur knowledge of people who are suffering that have no where else to go or no one to talk to about what is going on with us. thank you so much i am one of the ones who cant get out of the funk im in and the people here are great and i can cry,complain,scream,yell and they all get it and they all help me without JUDGEING.From the bottom of my very soul thank you so much. you are looked over by the best of and the is our GOD. so god bless u and urs and take care.

deleted_user 09/06/2007

Thanks Doug.You have helped me and countless others.It means everything to know that I'm not alone and that there are others that know what I'm going thru.You increase hope.Thanks again fibro-friend,Kevin

deleted_user 09/06/2007

Thank-you doug, It is nice to know you understand. Im 13 and think its wonderful you started it all from Fibro. All the poeple here have given me great suport and you add to it perfectly. Thank you so much.
xx

deleted_user 09/06/2007

Thank you so much Doug. You have probably save a lot of lives with this website. You are truly a remarkable man and I thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
Hugs to you! Kellybean

deleted_user 09/06/2007

Thank you for letting us hang our hats here! I personally don't like hats so I'll hang my headband here as long as you'll let me! ;}

nik2 09/06/2007

Thank you Doug, I haven't been here long but I really enjoy reading what evryone else is going thru. Mary

tloree 09/06/2007

Thank you so much I have learned so much since I started coming here and it helps me get through the pain. I love it here keep up the great work.
Tam

deleted_user 09/07/2007

Doug, I did not realize you were the founder and am ever so grateful you did. I find this to be a very supportive, safe place to connect with others with similar issues. Thank all of you for coming to this site and sending hugs when needed and starting and engaging in important discussions. thanks for making me feel welcome here. suzyc54

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