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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kitkennedy 12/30/2013

Hello, I am new to this and am in need of help understanding all that I am experiencing. My mornings are the worst it takes a good hour before I can start moving. my day consists of several breaks to walk away and stretch from my desk taking meds to try and cope with the pain. My day ends with a date with the couch a heating pad or ice or both. My cat on my chest and sit for a hour trying to relax and breathe.

LeoX3 12/30/2013

Welcome to the group! That's about how a lot of us live. Slow start, painful finish, and just coping along the way. I've been doing it 18 years now and I've had years where I felt realllly good (8 of them!) and some (like this one) where it's crapfest on a stick. I have a cuddly warm heating pad called my hubby, plus our cats, and that is my end-of-the-day "ahhh."

BTW, love the avi pic.I love black cats!

kitkennedy 12/30/2013

I have found my heating pad and my 4 cats are my true loves! My pic I have is my Ember he is my youngest! My son found him on the highway last May and a highway patrolman actually blocked the highway for him to catch him! They are my life! Do you work? I am really having a hard time with my working 40 hours the pain I endure in a day is just too much sometimes. I break down during the day and sit and my car and cry. I feel like I am losing my battle. It feels like nothing helps. I try to be optemistic but, it is getting harder and harder! My family is supportive but, they really do not understand.

deleted_user 12/30/2013

I no longer work got laid off Oct 31 and I am really thankful for that. I really understand where you are coming from I to sat in my car or the bathroom and cried. 40 hours is hard but sometimes there really is no option (I know we needed the extra income). I am drawing my unemployment but really dont see how I can go back to work. I am applying but once they hear fibro the interview is over. I don't feel like it would be fair to take a job and them not know. My doctor said I did not have to tell them (my mom said honesty is the best policy)
We just have to try not to over do it and when we do we lay on the couch and suffer for it. I was diagnosed a year ago after a year of searching. This group is my saving grace everyone understands. And if there is a question someone can give you an answer. I know this may not help except to know that you are not alone nor are you crazy. Hope this helps

k83317 12/30/2013

I am currently fighting with the insurance company over short term disability cause even with all the meds I can't get through the day at work. Good luck. Welcome to the group.

noreenb 12/31/2013

Just wanted to say welcome. Unfortunately, your days do sound very familiar and typical for those who work here. This site is very helpful and supportive, which really can make a difference. Really wishing you well.

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