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.
Hi all! My doctor just diagnosed me last week because I was in so much pain, I had really weird sensations in my body and it's gotten worse over the past year and a half. I didn't really know fibromyalgia existed until he said I had it, and needless to say I'm a little scared. I just wanted to ask, does anyone know of a site where I can read everything about fibromyalgia? I just think I would be a little less fearful if I knew more about it, because I've been freaking out about it all week and haven't had much time to deal with it because of work, school and stuff. Thanks.
http://mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079
http://www.virtualpaincentre.com/diseases.asp?did=137
www.fmaware.org
Gentle hugs and healing prayers...
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Sometimes we have to educate ourselves so we can better educated our doctors.
Try not to stress over this too much, stress can send you into a flare.
There is also lots of info here on DS, the websites the other posters listed are also very informative.
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We are hear for you and do so understand how you feel.. Just ask away and educate your self the best you can. xoxo
Most likely you will go through all of the stages of grief, denial, anger, depression, bargaining and finally, acceptance. I think I got all the stages...
I went through the intense grieving, crying at the drop of a hat, then eventually intense anger. I am still somewhat in the anger stage at this time. You may also lose so called friends also. The reason I say that is bec it happened to me as well, which no one told me, I found out the hard way.
BUT with all of that being said, remember, this will also be a TEST to see who really loves you no matter what you are going through. This will screen out those who were with you for selfish reasons....
You will also realize the extreme determination that you have inside of yourself that you maybe didnt notice before. I am fighting tooth and nail for my disability. I could look at it one of two ways. I could constantly mourn for losing myself and my career. OR I can say, I was very fortunate to have been given 20 yrs to be employed.
I also am getting over losing someone who I thought was my sister/best friend. I know I am a good person, and to hell with whoever cannot accept me bec their world needs to be perfect, and me being the way I am messes up their picture perfect world.
This is the perfect opportunity for soul searching, discovery, and self love and self patience.
This entire process is more of a journey than a destination. I wanted to fill you in with all of this bec I went through it almost alone, and there were many emotions lurking about the corner that I now know are completely normal.
God bless you, and know that we are all here for ea other.
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