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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bluesun 02/18/2013

My husband is a chemistry teacher and and I'm a veteran... that being said today the colleges as well as the Va is closed. Thank you president's day for giving us a 3 day weekend. Whhooop!

Guess what our grand plan has been all weekend? Yup. We have been cleaning the house, the (small) front and back yard, etc. I have to do it small bits by small bits and rest between stuff every day. We only got 2/3 of it done so I guess I'll have to finish the rest either over the week or wait till the coming weekend when Jeff is off work again so he can continue helping me. Usually he doesn't like working on the house during the week because off the after hrs school work.

So far I woke up with more back pain and yesterday had extra hip pain but I am managing. Yay for fibro we have to do things slowly.... but I'm glad that we are making progress.

After we finish cleaning we have to prep the downstairs for painting and msc repairs. Yay more work!

sunsetzzs 02/18/2013

You go, Blue! Seriously, congrats on all you and your hubby were able to accomplish today. I'm sorry that you have more pain, but at least you are managing it and you know why you have it. Sometimes, the pain is worth it... like when I feel I've 'earned it', compared to when it is there for no special reason. Keep pacing yourself ~ hugs!

bluesun 02/19/2013

Thank you! I always have to remind my self to pace things... it's hard because i just want to get it done. But at the same time it hurts. It's been a learning process.

MAGICpill 02/19/2013

Little by little you two are doing great.

deleted_user 02/19/2013

I'm happy for you and envious as well, LOL. We are moving this summer and I can't get my husband to do anything unless I over do it to the point that I'm in bed!

You are indeed a lucky woman!!! Good luck on getting the rest of it done...little by little...that's what I tell myself, LOL.

Warm Hugs,
Nancy

deleted_user 02/19/2013

I agree with everyone....congrats on getting so much done. Slow and steady wins the race. How wonderful you are doing it together as a team. Remember to listen to your body. And perhaps take the next few days a little easier. It will all get done.

bluesun 02/19/2013

painfullyme, we are "aiming" to move this summer as well. 1st we have to finish renovating the house and sell it. The housing market is so bad right now, and to make matters worse, the mortgage is upside down. Selling it will be tricky. We have 3 major goals to accomplish by summer!

Sigh......taking it little by little at a time....... that's all I can do......

Thank you, everyone for your support. It helps to talk to a crowd that gets it. (hugs)

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