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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kerriesmithh
kerriesmithh

I’ve been coping with my fibro really well (so i feel) it’s been worse at times then normal but it’s not stopped me but recently it’s getting bad again :( I work in a hospital full time doing 12/13hr shifts and i don’t like phoning in because i don’t like leaving the staff short and i’m already close to the next stage of being off sick :( and i need the money as myself and my partner have recently bought a house (get the keys next week!

twinmomab
twinmomab
It's so hard working with fibro. I work full-time and have 2 great girls that are turning 9 years old next week. Believe me I understand how you're feeling, but I am very fortunate and I have a desk job working 8/9 hr shifts. I can't imagine the 12/13 hr shifts you have to manage through. I would be crying daily.

Have you tried any meds for relief? I know for me nothing has helped and I just struggle through the day. I do like medical marijuana at night for sleep, otherwise I wouldn't get a wink. It took me a long time to cave on that one.

I hope you find something that helps you, especially when you go through a bad flare.
kerriesmithh
kerriesmithh
Hello, it’s horrible! i don’t have children but my boyfriend has a little girl and i miss out on doing things with them as working the long hours i do i can’t do much after :/. my job is horrible for my physical struggles but my mental health it’s great for as i love helping people and there are people worse off then me but if i’m sore i can’t just sit down. a desk job would be great physically but i’d struggle mentally. i don’t sleep much although i have found if my boyfriend is home i sleep loads better then if i’m on my own. medication is just a waste of time, ive tried everything and nothing helps so no point in taking anything so i just have to get on with it but then it does get me down. i’m 25 and i have the rest of my life to look forward too but all i think of is how it’s going to get worse :/ just can’t win at the minute.