You will make many new friends here, I'm sure. I know you would like to have some friends your age and there are some on here, though I don't remember their names (imagine that?).

It is amazing how much "time" fibromyalgia takes from me. Sometimes, I try to sleep away my pain-- that is, IF I can go to sleep. Then at other times, I fight sleep even when I'm truly sleepy-don't know what that's all about.

You sound like a nice young lady with a good head on her shoulders, especially dealing with fibro for this long. That must really be tough for you.

Welcome to DS, and I hope you find it as enjoyable as I do. Many, many nice people are on here.

(((HUGS))))
Sheila

Welcome to DS. Unfortunately I am 35, so no longer a teen... ho hum....but I think that hormones really make my FM flare and you are in a hormonal stage of life - so I am guessing that you may settle down once you are out of your teens? It is only a thought.

Advice...hmmm. It is hard, I was 29 when diagnosed and found it hard enough. I'm sure there are other FM teens here somewhere. Good luck!

I really can't think of any other teens at this site right now. Doug might be able to help with that. Hopefully some of the dicussion topics will be helpful to you, they quite often talk about the symptoms and treatment for fibro.

hi there. lisamarie85 is not much older than you. does anyone know moos full name on here shesa teen also. there ae more but sorry i cannot remember their names. Good luck dear marilyn.

Sweetie, I am far from your age these days, but I do remember what it was like when I was your age. And you do miss so much, and no one understands. Hope you find someone who will catch up with you who is your age. Prayers and hugs.

I'm an "old" 41 but willing to do my best to help you out. My mom asked me the other day what she could do to help with our son...and I said "sometimes I'm not looking for an answer, I'm just looking to vent, like now and I just need you to listen." It really helped. If I can do that for you, I will.

We certainly will not judge you but we may try and give some helpful, heartfelt advice once in a while. :) It won't be to nag but because we all know how painful this is, what meds have worked for us etc.

Are you currently taking any meds?

Have you had a full physical to rule out other possibilities?

Suggestion: maybe join a low-impact aqua aerobics.

Suggestion: talk to your family about this. Give them as much info all at once so you don't have to keep repeating yourself. Surround yourself with positive people that believe you and understand.

Aquatic therapy helped me! It built up my strenth and they stretch you!! When I was doing aquatic therapy, the tension in my neck and shoulders diminished significantly.

Hi
We do have teens: thesarcasticwonder, itsybitsy,fsara245, antari, not sure of that last spelling, but he's a sweet young guy, I'm sure you can find him. There may be others as well. If you need a grandma, I'm here. Welcome to our group, we will all do whatever we can to help. Hugs

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