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.
Hello Everyone,
Yes, my real name is Randy and I do have a Rabbit that lives cage free in my home. Yeah, he's my little buddy.
I have been experiencing muscle pains and unexplained fatigue since my early to mid twentys. During that time I went through what seems to be almost every test known to man. I went to several doctors and all they could find wrong with me was an elevated bilirubin count in my blood. To put a long story short, I quit seeing doctors many years ago and needless to say I have lost ALL confidence in doctors when it comes to this. Im now 51 and the pain no longer goes and comes or rotate around my body like it did but is all over me almost constantly. The fatigue is worse as well. It seems like the harder I try to function, the worse it gets. So I came here to compare notes with others in the CFS and FM groups.
Out of my experiences with this condition there is one thing that really bothers me, and that is when someone says something like an ex-girlfriend said to me about 20 years ago, You look healthy as a horse! Folks I cant help it. I may look healthy outwardly, but inwardly the pain and fatigue is VERY, VERY REAL. For the most part I have learned to keep my mouth shut however from time to time Ill slip and end up regretting it. As I said to someone just the other day, If others experienced what I experienced for as long as I have they wouldnt be so d**n judgmental toward me! Nowadays, if I am confronted with a bad spirit concerning this from someone, it is just like stepping on a cats tail, Ill back them down on the spot without even thinking about it. Pardon me if I may appear to have a chip on my shoulder but I have taken as much Im going to take anymore from someone who doesnt have a clue what it is to live like this.
There is much, much more I could write here, but for now this is enough.
Thank you for your time,
Randy
Yes, my real name is Randy and I do have a Rabbit that lives cage free in my home. Yeah, he's my little buddy.
I have been experiencing muscle pains and unexplained fatigue since my early to mid twentys. During that time I went through what seems to be almost every test known to man. I went to several doctors and all they could find wrong with me was an elevated bilirubin count in my blood. To put a long story short, I quit seeing doctors many years ago and needless to say I have lost ALL confidence in doctors when it comes to this. Im now 51 and the pain no longer goes and comes or rotate around my body like it did but is all over me almost constantly. The fatigue is worse as well. It seems like the harder I try to function, the worse it gets. So I came here to compare notes with others in the CFS and FM groups.
Out of my experiences with this condition there is one thing that really bothers me, and that is when someone says something like an ex-girlfriend said to me about 20 years ago, You look healthy as a horse! Folks I cant help it. I may look healthy outwardly, but inwardly the pain and fatigue is VERY, VERY REAL. For the most part I have learned to keep my mouth shut however from time to time Ill slip and end up regretting it. As I said to someone just the other day, If others experienced what I experienced for as long as I have they wouldnt be so d**n judgmental toward me! Nowadays, if I am confronted with a bad spirit concerning this from someone, it is just like stepping on a cats tail, Ill back them down on the spot without even thinking about it. Pardon me if I may appear to have a chip on my shoulder but I have taken as much Im going to take anymore from someone who doesnt have a clue what it is to live like this.
There is much, much more I could write here, but for now this is enough.
Thank you for your time,
Randy
There is help for you out there. Fibro is becoming very reconized in the medical community and it is REAL! You do not deserve to live like you are living now! You do have real issues that need to be dealt with. Please...even though you are tired of doctors...look into finding someone who can help you.
I hope this site can bring you some comfort and know that we DO believe you and we know how frustrating it all can be. Keep writing as often as you wish...it sounds like you need to vent. It is not easy trying to keep quiet and pretend to people...you do not deserve to live this way! I will send prayers your way! Kiss the bunny for me! :o)