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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ShelaBug 05/31/2009

This has been by far one of the worst weekends in the throes of Fibromyalgia. I have ZERO engergy. It is beautiful outside, I have so much to be thankful for, yet....I have not had the energy to get out of my p.j\'s for going on two days now. I know I bring on more stress, as I feel like I am wasting my life away. The pain is constant. My ears are ringing and I feel like there are firecrackers going off at each of my nerve endings! I forced myself to sit down to the computer and ask for your strength and words of encouragement. Thank You All So Much for Being Here. ShelaBug "Faith will get you through, better than a good pair of goulashes in a downpour!"

Sandika 05/31/2009

Hugs, sweetie! I have been doing the same all weekend, as well. And yes, it is beautiful outside. Makes it even worse, doesn\'t it.
My friend came over today and cut the front yard for me. That was a relief. Never have to worry about the neighbors offering to do it for me.
Hope tomorrow is a better day for you. I haven\'t been able to walk very good this weekend. I\'ll say some prayers you feel better soon!
Maybe watch a good movie and continue to rest...your body is saying it needs to.

deleted_user 05/31/2009

Oh Hun I am so sorry... I will be Praying for you.. Keep The Faith..
Love and Hugs,
Nancy

deleted_user 05/31/2009

Honestly..If your Body needs to rest...let it Rest ! sit outside, read a book...enjoy the sounds and smells of a warm beautiful Day...if this goes on for Longer then a Few Days, then I would suggest making an appointment and get some labs done to see if perhaps an infection or something has come up...

sometimes we just need to rest...we cannot pick our times, let alone our days...try to just enjoy the restfullness of it all...at least for a day or 2...

ShelaBug 05/31/2009

Thank you Sandika, I know I am not alone in this...it just helps to share those down days along with the good ones. I know i will have good ones again. Tomorrow I start Physical Therapy with a therapist who specializes in Fibro...I look forward to it. Especially after this weekend! ((Hugs))

ShelaBug 05/31/2009

DakotaRose and lynn...thank you. I\'m going to stop typing now and just read the posts....I\'m nearly in tears as you all care so much and it makes all the difference!! Bless you all!! ShelaBug

beege 05/31/2009

Hope you feel better tomrrow and the PT does you good. It has also been a hard weekend here also. hugs Beege PS take care

CajunTiger 05/31/2009

Like Dakota said, sometimes your body just needs extra rest.....I\'ve learned over the years to listen and take it easy on those days, and usually it improves. I go sit outside and read, even if I don\'t feel like doing anything else....the fresh air feels great!

HUGS and hope you feel better soon :)

ShelaBug 05/31/2009

Thank you again Cajun, Dakota et al; I did what you suggested and went outside on the deck. My wonderful husband is out working in the yard and took the time to bring me a foot bath. The sun felt good and since we are here in the Northwest, we have a nice warm breeze with low humidity. The humidity is a killer for me (sorry folks in the deep South...I don\'t intend to insult) I was in New Orleans in 2003 (Pre Katrina) My first visit to this beautiful part of the country. Unfortunately for me...the 96 degree temp with humidity to match made it a very difficult trip for me. My pain is still coursing through my body. I take two pain pills a day. One in the morning and one in the evening. I will now go take the second and hopefully will find some relief. On top of staying in my PJ\'s for two days...I also have slept less than 4 hours each night. This is all adding up to one BIG OL\' FLARE-UP! It\'s time for it to GO!!! ShelaBug

deleted_user 05/31/2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, I do pray that tomorrow will bring a brighter day for you. Just remember the body does need rest and it may feel as though it\'s all the time. Take tiny steps. Get outside on nice days and just sit on your patio and enjoy the warmth and serenity.

Hugs Nancy

deleted_user 05/31/2009

just keep doing stuff you love & be good to yourself first, before you help anyone elses!
take a nice long bath w/ candles & music shut everyone out! rest! rest! rest! change your places to rest out on the porch if good weather! drive to a close park & lay out on a blanket!
healing prayers yoour way!

CarrieinSK 05/31/2009

Sending big hugs and healing thoughts your way that you get some energy and feel better. I had 2 naps this weekend but was coming off a long, working/appts/travel week. I work 6 days starting tomorrow and will be exhausted by Sunday! LOL

gramybear 05/31/2009

AMEN TO YOUR FAITH SWEETY. I HOPE YOU ARE DOING BETTER! HANG IN THERE, YOU WILL GET BETTER. THIS MORNING WAS THE FIRST TIME I WOKE UP WITHOUT ANXIETY IN 6 MONTHS! AMEN TO THAT TOO.

deleted_user 05/31/2009

Sending Hugs and Prayers that tomorrow is a better day. This has been one of those weekends I\'d like to forget along with the last 10 years (LOL). May tomorrow shine brighter for all of us and May we have the energy to enjoy it.

Hugs

ShelaBug 06/01/2009

You are all a blessing to me and the support and wonderful suggestions are such a great help. If I don\'t feel better by tomorrow, I promise to rest,rest,rest....just as you have all suggested. That\'s a hard thing for me to do, as I always feel like I\'m not doing what I feel I should be. This is my life, I need to cope with it better and do what I can, WHEN I can and not feel guilty when I have bad days like these. Super BIG ((Hugs)) to all of you! ShelaBug

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