i joined i think ( brain fog ) about 4wks ago. I love this site and all the wonderful people i've meet on here. i was diagnosed last year, but Lord knows how long i've actually had it, as i've had problems with IBS, pains in my legs and back and headaches and all the rest for as far back as i can remember, it was the drained out exhausted feeling and constant tiredness that made me look on the computer, when i came up with a load of web sites all about FIBROMYALGIA i thought what the hell is this, i checked the symptons and thought my dr. been treating me for years for these so along with printed off sheets about FIBRO i took myself off to the drs and he sent me along to see the rheumie and the rest as they say history. I must say this site has given me far more information about FIBRO than i got from anywhere else, and that has come from peoples knowledge and their recommendations. i haven't mixed up who's who YET!! but i do forget who i've sent hugs to and then worry that i may of missed some-one out, so dont worry if you end up getting more than 1 hug in a day from me its just this darn BRAIN FOG LOL!!! love and hugs to all ELLIE

I've had fibro for over 13 years, found this site about 4 months ago, but came here for weight loss support. Found the fibro community when a member of the fibro community gave me a hug.

I am very unsavvy with how websites work and find little features here and there, but chat feature has never worked.

As you get to know people, you remember them. It just takes time.

But remember if you feel clueless or confused at times, that I do too so you aren't alone!

It's easy to get mixed up sometimes! I hear that. If you want to know more about how DS got its beginning and when, click on the "about us" link found near the bottom of every page.... lots of good stuff there!

diagnosed with fibro in 1991, found DS about three weeks ago!
No I haven't mixed anybody up yet but I am sure the day is coming! Welcome and hang it there.. I have found chat working one time but it was
incredibly slow.

I have had fm and cfs for over twenty years plus some.I just found this site I think a month or a bit more ago and what a blessing it has been.And yes I do get messed up sometimes on who is who but it makes it easier somewhat if you check on profiles and journals regularily.Remembering name and faces has been a problem right from the start of this disease for me. marilyn

Donna, thanks for the about us info that is what I was looking for, so far Joyful Noise has been here the longest at 4 months. I am enjoying reading the replies so far.

about a week...I was on another site...this one is so much better...much more interactive...and we laugh and joke on this site....where as on the last site everyone was so very serious all the time...I have a sense of humor....and the people here seem to appriciate that...I like funny stuff.....I love to laugh...this place has done alot to bring UP my spirits...


Bonnie

I'VE BEEN HERE SINCE JAN O7--WENT THRU HEP SITE FIRST, THEN GOT THE MONSTER....HELEN

THERE IS A SIGN AT THE BOTTOM (ABOUT US)THAT WIL GIVE YOU ALL THE INFO YOU NEED, HOPE THAT HELPS....HELEN

I was dx Feb 2007 after 16 months and have been on DS for about 2-3 months. Getting mixed up is not unusual, but getting a pic up on your profile is helpful. Don't worry, we understand about mix ups coz of fibro fog!!LOL!!

I'd say 2 weeks for me
i don't keep track of many people i just answer stuff in my smart ass way trying to make people smile/giggle

Don't give up honney, you'll get it al soon enough. I haven't been on here all that long either. Welcome.

I joined around the end of july.

I found this site about one month ago. There are no support groups in my area of Tennessee. Only support groups for AA and some for MS. I thought about going to a AA support group meeting and there is a narcotics meeting because I so needed to go to something but thought It might be a bad idea. You know I'm just joking, we are really all just one big family trying to take one day at a time with something. I found this site just by chance really. I had to take a break from ordering online from Speigel. Who says someone that has mobility problems can't shop. I can't keep up with any of you. You all seen to know each other so well, like you live next door to each other and I just moved in. Some of you have been kind enough to bring me a cup of sugar though and welcome me to the neighborhood and I am going to keep an eye out for more new neighbors. Holly your Tennessee neighbor

I have been a member since May 07. so 6 months ago. I wonder who the first members were?