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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a funny story about fibro...

AdminTeamDS
TeamDS
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
deleted_user
DS has become a significant part of my day and my life, Doug, and I came here because of fibro and depression! You and your founding partners have done a wonderful service to the world community and you deserve so much more than a few kudos!!

Blessed be,
Trish
penny59
penny59
god bless you doug.you have no idea what this site has done to my life ...now i have a life and friends...thank you from the bottom of my heart.....marie
standstrong
standstrong
Thank you Doug, from the bottom of my heart.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you so much Doug it does help being able to hear from other people that understand.May god Bless you always you're great
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am so glad I found this site. THANKS-- we need this. finding out lots of people are like I am.
jasw4914
jasw4914
Like everyone else, I to am very grateful for this site. I mean it. Words can not express how it feels just to know there is some where I can go and people understand how I am feeling. Especially with fibromyalgia. This is wonderful and pray that God will continue to pour out His blessings to you. Take care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm glad and honored to know that DS wanted to support this illness, because we truly needed an outlet of supporters that understood what we are experiencing. Not to mention that even within our illness, some have diffent ranges of pain and symptoms, so it's nice to hear what works and not-to at least be open to alternatives to discuss with your health care provider. Now, can you discuss or find our more about the PET SCANS and how they can help with research with Fibro?
Michelletj
Michelletj
I know you've heard this before (about 37 times according to the reply counter), but THANK YOU!!!! I have made friends here that I love, and it is so helpful to be able to interact with other people with FM. I can't always make it to a local support group meeting, but I can always make it to DS!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you Doug,
I am finding out that I'm not going crazy, things that have been happening to me, r happening to others also.
It seems like we all r hurting, but, we will put our hurt aside to help someone else in need. That is so wonderful.
Thank you so much.
Carol