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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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Hi, I live in East Texas. I have been in pain for 5-6 years, gradually increasing pain. A month ago I had to quit my job because of the pain. I just could not go to work & stand for 4 hours without a break anymore... Moving constantly. (I worked as an embroidery machine operator). I miss my job, my co-workers. I miss not being able to have that freedom to go to work. I am scared. I don't know what to do. I don't know what is going to happen. I don't know how to deal with this. I can't even do the simplest tasks without hurting.
Within the last week, I have also lost most of the feeling in my left leg. The Rheumatologist said that this has NOTHING to do with the Fibro, Bursitis or Short Hamstring Syndrome. I have to go see a Neurologist for this. Has anyone ever had any loss of feeling in legs from Fibro? Any help will be greatly appreciated!~!
Within the last week, I have also lost most of the feeling in my left leg. The Rheumatologist said that this has NOTHING to do with the Fibro, Bursitis or Short Hamstring Syndrome. I have to go see a Neurologist for this. Has anyone ever had any loss of feeling in legs from Fibro? Any help will be greatly appreciated!~!
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Sorry to go on and on. Sometimes I just can't take it. I've been ill for over 30 years.
In this remark: "A month ago I had to quit my job because of the pain. I just could not go to work & stand for 4 hours without a break anymore... Moving constantly." - I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE EVERYDAY!!
I, too, went through a period of not being able to work while the docs and I figured out the right combination of meds so I COULD work. The State refused to help, SSA was a joke, and I ended up going broke and eventually filed bankruptcy - and lost my house in the process.
However, I SNAPPED back into the swing of things gradually and with determination. I love my career - afterall I spent $40K on it and have to pay that back!! I know where you are as do most, if not all, of us. We completely know about not being able to get out of bed, far less do our job. I'm a service manager for 3 apartment communities and I do NOT like being in the office all the time. I like to get my hands dirty and be right in the game with the rest of them. Then again, they know I'm 'watching' them so they can't sleep in a vacant - LOLOL.
What I hated to read is that you're scared - and that being said, you've come to the right place. Have NO fears in here. We're all here for the same reason and we all respect each other as they wish. I know the pain of a physical job as mentioned earlier; I missed that for almost 2 years. I've been on my feet, as best as I can, since July of last year. Sure I still have HORRIBLE days (Flares) where I cannot do anything. I have to live on meds to make it through a day which I detest!! I feel ashamed for having to rely on pills to do it. HOwever, I do it :).
While I won't speculate as to the leg issue, I will say that I lose feeling in my legs during a flare, particuarly my feet. I actually will comment that the Fibro "might" be related despite the rheum stating otherwise. Fibro is an "unknown" as-is and I do not really believe it can NEVER be attributed in some way to other issues. Further, during a flare, my legs are on FIRE!! It's one or the other - but only consistency is pain pain and more pain. The more I do, the worse it is. I wont change my job and let this rule my life either!!
I know this is probably not what you want to hear my dear. However just know that sooner than later, you WILL be back to what you do best. Embroidery is a huge skill in itself correct? Even though it is machine-aided, you still need a good eye, hand, arm, etc. I congradulate you for that :):)!!! I hate it too that you cannot do what YOU do best; just remember though, we're all here to help in any way we can. Vent if you want, cry if you want. We will help you through it. Just be honest, stern, and open with the doctors. Tell the doctor just like you told us - you LOVE AND MISS YOUR JOB AND YOU WANT IT (AND YOUR LIFE) BACK!! If this rheum doesn't want to help, there's always others out there. I always say keep going until you find one that DOES listen and DOES help.
You'll make it hun. I know you dont think so now, but you will. Heck I'm trying to NOT take any narcotic meds - which is causing me even more pain but I feel ashamed for having to live on them to get through a day. I have fear too - fear of being in agony by my own choosing. Fear of being ashamed for taking the meds I do. Here I just contradicted myself because I said don't ever be scared yet here I am fearful of shame!!
We're all in this together and while I am not always on here as much as I like to, you will always get a response within minutes. I will surely help in any way I can by being here for you and everyone else as much as I possibly can.
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I had pain for over 20 plus yrs. This after an abusive, violent childhood, then abusive relationships, then a near fatal car accident where I spun around twice on a highway after losing control of the car I was driving.
So after ignoring the agonizing pain in my back and neck...I finally gave in and filed for disability.
It broke my spirit and my heart temporarily to do this as I had been able to fight it for so long.
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Im so sorry for all that you are enduring. My heart goes out to you.
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