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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laurjil 09/02/2013

For those of you beating yourselves up for being overweight or not eating right,etc.I can tell you that i have been a vegetarian by choice for 25 yrs.I have eaten gluten free for 10 yrs. due to allergies.I don't smoke and before i got fibro i worked out regularly.So go no.IT's such a weird and dibilatating disease and it is killing me.PAIN:(

Emily710 09/02/2013

You have a good point there. We blame ourselves for who knows what and there is no telling why we get it. Feel better.

achyellie 09/02/2013

I hear you, I feel the same way. This disease is killing me too, its like I take one step forward (by making all the healthy choices for years) then its two steps back because of fibro and its ability to take any good out of what we try or achieve. Please know you are not alone in this. ellie

PeaceN2You 09/02/2013

I was in the best shape of my 45-year-old life when I got run over by Fibro. I was walking at least a mile every day and eating right and regularly.

It took me five years to get it right, five more to have to change meds, and five more after that to come close again.

Right now I'm somewhere in the middle.

PeaceN2You 09/02/2013

Forgot to say I weighed 145 lbs soaking wet so no weight issues.

CrazyCanuk 09/02/2013

you are completely right. It can strike anyone at anytime and when it does you life changes completely. It is a horrible monster that strips people of their lives, dignity and makes people feel like they are crazy. I know I personally experience a rush of emotions every time I see someone post I am new here. I feel so bad it has claim another victim. I cry a little each time.

RosePark 09/03/2013

Yes...I agree...I don't smoke or drink and have been thin my whole life, and I suffer from Fibro. It does not discriminate.

LeoX3 09/03/2013

Laur, LOL--- I have been (with one brief stop in Ramen-Ville during Severe Poverty Years) an organic, homegrown vegetarian from-scratch no processed food-eating, non-smoking, non-drinking, never-overweight, excellent-condition athlete type.... And at 25 I got fibro anyway!!!

I will say anything to make the fight easier is good, but y'know what? Somedays, ya just gotta eat the dang cookies and roll with it. *munch*

Very good point, Laur!

deleted_user 09/03/2013

Doesnt matter how healthy you keep yourself im the same the condition still strikes us so it doesnt matter if you are gonna get it you will. it stinks i do herbs and vitamins and all the healthy stuff but im still in pain. Hang in love lisa

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