Welcome to you and hope this evening finds you resting well. I know some days are better than others and some days are just plain horrible. But, some days will be good days too. Even some of the days when you feel like poop, there might be a scene or touch of beauty, or a glimmer of hope that makes the day worthwhile. Hope keeps me going. Peace to you.

Thank you so much for your encouraging words it's so true of everything you said. It's been a rough day and this evening it's a rough evening. Praying this pain eases and praying I can get rest God bless you

Oh poop. DS ate my response yesterday. Darn it! Welcome, and ditto above. I'd give you the standard spiel (sums up as : get Fibor for Dummies, don't give up, we're here, we get it, rant away,), but you've probably read it if you've lurked at all, LOL.
I've had fibor as a dx for 20 years. Still ticking. Still have fun. Still laugh. Still manage a smile, even if it breaks my face b/c the pain has me in a tight scowl. All we can do is keep on keeping on.
Peaceful rest to you.

Welcome to the group! You can find the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies" on Amazon. This is our go-to book on this board. It will give you a comprehensive overview of this complex illness.

I've been diagnosed for over eight years. Over time, most of us have found pretty good coping mechanisms. But, we have our days which is where this group comes in really handy. I hope that you are feeling better when you read this. Take care.

Welcome to the group! I've had fibro since the birth of my twins over 6 yrs ago. It's been such a tough and miserable journey, and I am beyond thankful for the friends I have on here. You came to the right place. I'm experiencing nonstop pain these days, and it doesn't seem to let up much unless I sit and don't move. The only time I get to do that is at work, which helps me, despite the fact that I hate having a job with all of this pain, and I hate trying to hide my pain all day. Take care.

I am new to the group as well, and I definitely understand twinmomab; going to work in pain is a pain within itself! I am in the healthcare field and had to stop doing patient care, something I loved to do but could no longer perform because of my constant pain with this disorder. My pain is intensified because I also have degenerative joint disease (DJD) and together I feel like I'm in a boxing ring all day every day when I have flair ups. I'm in constant prayer that God will stop my pain but I'm thanking Him everyday for my healing and keeping it going until He's ready to heal me.

Thank you Leo so much. And thank you for welcoming me in the group ..true true it is possible to get through all this. Even if at times it seems not ..I still have hope .. hope you have a great day today .I will take your advice smile smile

Fantod: thank you so much..hmmm I will have to find that book. I found a couple of things that help me get through the pain. Prayer and keeping a journal. But when I have the pain I have a hard time getting out of my house. I feel like I am stuck and don't know how to get past this. I have become a aloner. Today still in some pain and trying to deal with it. Hope you are having a good pain free Saturday

Hi twinmomab: thank you for welcoming me to the group. Wow you got twins. I am sorry your going through non stop pain. I remember when I was going through non stop pain. IT Was HARD. I would tell myself it will pass. Thank you I believe I came to right place hope your pain eases pretty soon

Woman of worship: welcome to the group too. .I am sorry your going through all your going through. And you had to quit seeing patients... I also pray a lot to that my pain would go away and that God would give me strength to get through my pain and stay in the word . Hope you feel better soon God bless you

Welcome to the group! I've had fibro 20 years now along with degenerative joint disease (bad in my neck) and many overlapping goodies that come along with it. I recently got Fibro for dummies. Will need to get into reading it soon.

Excuse the delayed response but welcome to our group as well. I hope you continue to find this place as beneficial as it has been for me. As you know now we all here have serious challenges to simply endure life and responsibilities. I hope you continue participating on here and receive the benefit of friends here that know and live life with similar issues

Are you getting better?

Thankyou so much for your kind welcome. I agree we all got some health issues on here. I will defiantly keep coming on here. It helps to talk about it with people who understand

Sally sally: thankyou for asking ..my pain has eased. I am having a good day. Hope to celebrate thanksgiving with no pain