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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srbth 12/10/2012

Does anyone suffer with fibro AND PTSD? I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2007, and Fibro in 2009. It seems living with both of these things has made me somewhat of a hermit. I have been told that PTSD can trigger Fibro. If anyone has both, how do you manage on a day to day basis? Somedays I can't even get out of bed.

stephanie1373 12/12/2012

I have PTSD and fibro as well. Have for years! I don't take any medication because I can't afford it and I'm not in therapy for the same reason. It's awful! Some days are better than others but when the dreadful times come along, the only thing I can do is remind myself that this too shall pass and I am lucky enough to have the tremendous support of my Husband. Without him I'd be.. well lets just say I wouldn't be! Sometimes that's all you can do though is just take it one day at a time.

deleted_user 12/12/2012

I also have been diagnosed with both...the PTSD stems from the death of our daughter in 1998 and the FM a year later following a bout of Fifth's Disease (wasnt dx until 2005, however).

It is such a double whammy to battle both...to be physically and emotionally in horrible pain is so not easy to handle.

Health issues are my trigger with the PTSD...had a scary bout with it this summer. Then of course my FM flared. No fun.

For me, the PTSD/anxiety keeps me in such a high adrenaline state that it causes increased all over body pain, fatigue, etc.

Sorry so many of us have this combination.

lalab707 12/12/2012

The tears are now rolling down my face....I am so sorry for all the pain we are all feeling. I have so much physical pain to deal with and have been told by my PCP until I can deal with the mental pain it will be harder with the physical pain.

Had the physical pain for so many years I feel it has caused the vulnerability in me that makes emotional pain harder to let go of. It always seems to be there causing anxiety like a never ending circle. Reading this entire post this morning has actually helped me.....maybe a cry was what I needed.

Thanks
lalab

srbth 12/12/2012

Thank you so much for all the responses, I don't feel so alone with this now. I was beginning to feel like I was from a different planet. It is comforting to know there are other people dealing with these same issues.

PeaceN2You 12/12/2012

I don't suffer from PTSD in the here and now, but I've been there, and I know how debilitating it can be on it's own, and with fibromyalgia.

I got through by counseling, and I was fortunate to have the greatest counselors, at three different times in my life.

I hope some who are still strugging can give your some pointers on coping day-to-day. Just wanted to add my support.

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