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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KellyLee105 12/01/2010

Hi, my name is Kelly, I've been a member on DS for 2 years, "For Moms Only" group. I lost my son on April 15, 2006, Easter Weekend. Plus I had 20 years of Verbel abuse from my X... I think I have Fribromyalgia. The reason why I think this is, reading articles about this disease..All my muscles hurt, especially when I get up to walk. Just sitting here typing this, my arms shoulders and the joints in my fingers hurt..Through out the day, I seem to be ok, I can rake the lawn and clean the house, and all that..The next day I can't even roll out of bed, without a struggle.. I get up to walk and I feel like the tin man, needing oil for all my joints.. I have a hard time consentrating when other people are talking in the same room... I have short term memory. I have to push myself to do anything. Plus loss of balance. I can go on & on & on. My cousin has been diagnoce with Fribro, and I got her to join this group, and she likes it. Her name is Katherine0914)..... Between Grieving my son, going through the change of live, and this muscle pain, I don't know what the hell is going on with me....I just needed to vent....Thank you for listening, much love, Kelly

KellyLee105 12/01/2010

This my angel, son Ryan. i'am his mom..My life fell apart when I was 48, now I'm 51.. I don't like my life.

deleted_user 12/01/2010

hONEY CHEER UP..MY LIFE FEEL APART WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED IN MC CRASH 12/08. AND DX 3/10 WITH FB. i WILL PRAY FOR US. AND DONT B SO HARD ON YOURSELF PLZ.

scootermom 12/01/2010

Your son sure was a handsome fellow! It must have been a terrible loss for you, I can't even begin to imaging....Have you had your symptoms checked out by a MD? It's best to rule out any other possible causes for your symptoms. Then, whatever is found out, take steps to correct it, for example, treatment for high blood pressure or thyroid malfunction, even diabetes . If you have FM, then that is also something you and your MD can work on together. Your life can get better, and you will find purpose again, with or without FM!

deleted_user 12/01/2010

i dread the thought of losing any of my children or husband. fibro gets to you mentally as bad a physcially sometimes, how can you not feel worthless when you have a hard time achieving things day to day? i am glad you posted cause it helps me feel less alone in these times when you just wanna feel sad and have someone understand.

mtnfibroguy 12/01/2010

I am a little older than you, but have a son 26 and daughter 29. I can not imagine anything happening to them, or how I would cope.

I am so sorry you have this to go through, my prayers are with you.

tloree 12/01/2010

I am sorry about your son. I have lost 2 children and almost lost the 3rd but I didn't lose my last son but couldn't have anymore children so I know what you are going through. But I will tell you this I almost died last year and I am so grateful to be alive that I can deal with anything now. Hope you find out what is giving all this trouble. Sounds alot like fibro but definately get a diagnosis in case something else is going on. You are very welcome here feel free to vent we are here for you.

Maika 12/02/2010

welcome Kelly,
Sorry to hear about your son. Tragic events can trigger FM so it is very possible that is what you have. Like everyone else says it is best to be checked by a doctor to rule out other illnesses and to ensure that it has not brought on other health problems. FM can contribute to other illness like oesto, depression, hypotension etc....so it is important to get checked out.
Best to see someone who specializes in it, they are better equiped to treat you.
All the best to you, feel free to vent anytime, that is what we are all here for to support each other.
Cheers

deleted_user 12/02/2010

I am sorry. Please go to a dr have them run all the test for Lupus, low VIt D and all the other things that can make one hurt. They can even check your blood for RA. Lets just hope you dont have fibro and they can help you.

Stress and heartache can make you hurt. Your son would say Mom its time to think of yourself and look our for yourself. So do it for him

CarrieinSK 12/02/2010

Welcome to our group. I'm so sorry for your loss of your son. I'm sure it was absolutely devastating. There is no set time for grieving and grief, along with maybe depression does horrible things to our body.

deleted_user 12/02/2010

I'm so VERY SORRY for your loss. No one should have to endure the pain of losing such beauty and innocence .

Welcome, and prayers are heading your way.

CajunTiger 12/02/2010

Kelly,

I am so sorry for your loss....I cannot imagine how hard that is for a parent....

Your symptoms sound like they could be fibro, but as others have said, it is important to be checked and have other things ruled out....If it does turn out to be fibro, there are lots of things you can do to help manage symptoms....

Welcome to the group, and HUGS from down south :)

deleted_user 12/02/2010

Hi Kelly welcome to the group. I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Being a mom myself can only imagine how devasting this has been for you.

I think for the health part of things would see a good doctor and have some tests done if you have not already. Vit D. thyroid lupus arthritis so many things could be causing what your feeling including fibro..

Take care
gentle hugs and prayers

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