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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daryali 08/13/2015

Please share your experience about sex life.
For me sex is impossible now as I have very severe pains after. So I should take a break,otherwise all my body will like in hell. Every time. It is very important to have true love so your boyfriend or hubby will totally accept such periods and support you. I don't have such acceptance and I choose to be alone.

LeoX3 08/13/2015

We work around. If you search threads in the general discussion board (there's a search box above), you'll find we've had this discussion a lot. We have a lot of work-arounds, suggestions, and ideas to make it easier. And sometimes, we just have reallllly understanding partners. As I have a damaged hip as well as FM, I have to be very careful, but fortunately, my hubby is very loving and supportive.

bananna 08/13/2015

sigh. my biggest problem is exhaustion and grog. makes me feel unmotivated, even though I find my man very sexy.

matticusfinch 08/14/2015

I feel pain everyday, as I am sure a lot of you do, but sex is definitely one area where my life has been affected a great deal. Something that is supposed to feel good now leaves me completely useless afterwards. I usually end up with a lot of pain in my hips and lower back. This often lasts for a day or two. I definitely feel your pain.

I do agree that being with someone who understands the disease and works with you is crucial.

Abotsd 08/14/2015

I'm sorry we gave it up. Keep it going as long as possible. It's such a nice part of loving someone. The pain was too much for me, at that time. Now, I have good pain support and so, feel much better, but it's too late for us. Now, we're old, 80 and 75, so it's less likely we'll repair this broken part of our marriage. Good luck and good sex, get better pain meds, and enjoy sex again. Love, abby Remember, marijuna is legal in some states, and it helps.

Shakota6 08/14/2015

I got shot down by (ex) husband for having to take a pain pill to have sex. Wow.

The end of that relationship was so traumatic for me (leaving me early in the diagnosis) that I swore off relationships. Too stressful=too painful.

Now, the only thing is rectal spasms (sorry: too much info?) after orgasm that last hours.

wonderwoman72 08/14/2015

I hope you all have someone you can talk to. I am so grateful my husband is VERY empathetic and sensitive especially when it comes to sex. I really thing lots of communication about feelings and honesty does help.

angee7 08/15/2015

I have sex with my husband about 3 or 4 times a year. That's about all I can handle.
However, it is wild and crazy, and very satisfying for both of us. It does leave me in pain for days. lol

daryali 08/15/2015

Thank you for your replies!!! I feel that I am not alone :))

fibrosucks 08/16/2015

Haven't had sex in 3 years. Every time we try my insides feel they are being stabbed with a knife.

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