TN, YOU HAVE TO GO ON FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. ARE YOU IN ALOT OF PAIN? ARE YOU SCARED? IS YOUR HUSBAND WITH YOU? I'LL BE HERE LOVE....HELEN

I have 3 kids myself. I have a 6 yr old, a 2 yr old, & a 10 month old. I just do what I can do. When you get some quiet time, take advantage of it. Go take a hot bath, read a book or what ever relaxes you. Do you have someone there to help you out? Sometimes, I just hand the kids over to my husband & go take a bath or lay down for a bit or go shopping. Your motivation to keep going is that little precious girl. That's what keeps me going. Definitely research fibro. You can find alot of useful info on the net & from others on this site. ((hugs)) :}

its hard to get thru but you have to fight this for your daugther . come here when you need so love or vent just share it with us.and maby we can help

Yes it does get better. Not that you will wake up and be cured,but that you will learn to live with it. It takes a lot of time and patience, but you beat a brain tumor, you are strong enough to beat this too. Peace to you

I don't have children, but I fight it every day for my husband, and my Mother and Father, my sisters, neices and nephew. There will be bad days, but there are also GOOD days. Remember that, and you will do fine. Also, by getting the love and support from your DS friends, will help alot.
Love and hugs. Kathy

you may find more times like this in ur road ahead...when ur not sure you want to keep going...but if you believe in God then you know it is not ur choice to make...you MUST always do whatever you can to live the life god has given to you...life is precious...just look in the face of your 3 year old daughter....that is precious life.

you will, thru trial and error find what works for YOU...do not take anyones word {including your DR.} as gospel....different things work for different people...some go with the meds...some do not...preferring a more natural solution...some do a mix of both...READ all you can...do NOT invest a bunch of money in Miracle cures....there are people right on this board that have LIVED with this now for over 50 years....so it CAN be done...take care of SELF first so you can continue to care for your daughter....it is NOT selfish to do that...you want to show her as much positive and as much strength as you can.....and some times we just bluff our way thru...I will watch for your posts and try to help you all I can....God Bless you and Take care...


Bonnie

It will get "better" but you need to find solutions that work for you. Don't be too quick to dismiss medications or try new non-traditional ideas. Try reflexology, trigger point massage, aqua therapy, hot rock massage therapy, herbal remedies and cleanses, go on a low dose RX for pain, take Melatonin for sleeping better at night, do some low impact yoga or tai chi and most eliminate processed foods and sugars from your diet.

Make your bedroom your "nesting oasis"...buy yourself 400 thread count sheets, duvet, special pillows. Have your books, light, etc. handy. Buy yourself an electric blanket, special diabetic socks, massage and heat cushion for your vehicle, get a pedicure and a manicure and treat yourself to something you love once a month or more. Be good to yourself. Don't be a "hero" and be sure to allow others to help you. And most of all...don't give up hope.

It does get better, you learn to cope better with it and my children definately help keep me going.

Advice??? Relax, research, prioritise your time - leave the stuff that doesn't matter, and DON'T FEEL GUILTY!

Its hard but there are ways of managing fibro, we all have good days and bad. Finding support is so important may you find it here at DS.

Dear Tn4ever,
It will get better, but it won't completely go away. You will (with time) learn coping skills and try some of the treatments to alleviate the many symptoms. Ifelt like you for a long time, but I am finally getting a grip on it. It has deeply affected all of our lives in this community, but I think most of us will be damned if it will stop us from living a good life, We are always here for you. No one truly understands the profound effects of this disease but those that have to live it. Gentle hugs to you oh and P.S. It does get better. sue

yes it will get better once you accept that you have a chronicillness ,that took me awhile,and find theright treatment [meds]

Welcome tn4ever,

It will get better!!! Just havind the support from ds has made a big difference, It's given me strength where I really needed it. I was totally isolating and feeling almost like a total faluire , esp w my family who have totally never supported me (I don't even think they have even looked it up on the internet) I am totally alone (what I would give if I could gp back in time and have a little girl!!)although i know its alot of work but just thinking of the joy a child can bring into the world. Take care and remember the food part, it makes such a big difference when I eat healthy!!!!

Ah sweetie sorry you are feeling this way.You need to be kinder yourself. Believe me it will get better. It does as we learn different ways to cope with it. We are always here when you need to reach out.Rest when you can and if theres a lot of oain and meds aren't working do not be afrain to ask doc for something else. Keep reading here. You will be alright God Bless marilyn Acceptance really helps also.

It will get better, you will find your own coping mechanisms, things that work for you, we are all different. Some days will be better than others. Ask for Pain Management, CBT, there are things your gp can help with. Use him/her, don;'t be too hard on yourself.

I have a 3 year old son. You can do this. Are you taking any medications to help you? Is your husband helping you out? You need his support. Yes, sometimes it is hard with a 3 year old. Im thinking about you and hoping things turn out ok for you. I can't believe you went through having a brain tumor now you have to deal with this, too. You can do it, I know you can. I hope your family supports you, it makes a world of difference.