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Good morning! Finally fell asleep, and woke up, too. A promising start? Mostly. What woke me was a guy on my roof, and no, it wasn't (isn't) Santa. We're finally having a proper gutter repair, and they showed up on time. Shocking, right?
Today I begin the baking-making mayhem for Thanksgiving. I will be home by myself, but I still love to bake, so why not? TOay will be walnut-cranberry oatmeal cookies, then pumpkin pie. Tomorrow, cherry-almond bread and lemon-poppyseed cupcakes. Wednesday, theplan is for chocolate chunk cookies and a nice basic batch of brownies topped in (yes, homemade) peanut butter "crunch".
No, I'm not expecting a horde. I always bake. And, as usual, my husband's brother's wife will NOT serve any of it. Why? We call her Pie... Uh... Never mind. Over a decade ago now, my BIL foolishly liked my pumpkin pie better than hers at a long-gone T-giving dinner, and I've bene uninvited ever since. I send baked goods with Hubby (invited as long as I'm not there) and they'll be thrown out. Yeah, she really did that. Also, she only serves *wine*, *beer*, and *water*. Do you know how rude that is in *my* subculture? If your guests (or their kids) want Kool-aid or juice, by golly, you have it. Hmph. *tail lash*
So... This year, no idea who gets all this, but Hubby and I can acccount for a bit, and I guess some neighbors will luck out?
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So, how was everyone's weekend?
Mine was... spent kicking flu virus's butt, while Hubby has a touch of it. I also had to re-finish part of a railing in the house. Plumbing dissater stuff.
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Today in 1867, Alfred Nobel patented what we now know as dynamite. Nobel was upset at the destruction his device caused, as he alleged he wanted to use it to make mining safer (no more picks and shovels, just boom-boom!), or similar ---- and people being people, they used it on each other. This is the genesis of the Nobel Prize(s), and there's none in mathematics allegedly b/c Nobel had a romantic rivalry with a mathematician. Economics, yes. Mathematics, no.
In 1992, Czechoslovakia voted to become two republics on January 1, 1993 (cutting it close, if you ask me?). Thus, the Czech Republic and Slovakia are now... well, same as they were, really, since the Czech part is more German and teh Slovak isn't.
Two years previous to that, Poland held its first presidential election post-Soviet-occupation/domination. It's one of the few former Soviet bloc nations to not disintegrate or devolve fairly quickly. (Think: genocides and such in Romania, former Yugoslavia, etc.)
Speaking of which, same date (25 November) in 1995, a protest against a peace plan was held in Sarajevo (Bosnia) by Serbs. Yeah. Just... sometimes, big nations think "Oh, we shouldn't allow self-determination, these squabbly little idiots know so little," and then ...
Speaking of, Today also marks the anniversary of the admission of arms sales to Iran, in secret, by the US... to fund Nicaraguan rebels. While POTUS Ronald Reagan and his VP (George HW Bush) escaped censure, Oliver North and John Poindexter got into absolutey no real trouble whatsover other than som etelevised hearings. Ever feel like history is all bad re-runs? Yeah, me too.
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And, given yesterday's pro NFL games were either tight, or bizarrely lopsided in scoring, tonight's game between Baltimore and the LA Rams should be... uh... Y'know, I blew my predictions for the week, what do I know?
Off to see Hubby drinks his pre-CT concoction, pet the cats, do laundry, and make/chill my pie pastry to roll out much later. And set butter to warm to room temp. And all that other stuff I would've done on the weekend, but y'know, the flu an dall.
Hugs to all. Shout out if you can, okay? We worry about each other! And if youcan't... well, just know we're here, holler if you need us!
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Good morning!Today I was reading up on this year's flu outbreak. It's not A-strain-dominated (y'know, our usual H-N friensd.) This year, looks like the uS is getting hit by B/VIctoria --- which isn't dangerous per se, but certainly isn't the usual "dominant" flu. So far, over 60 percent up to 70 percent of flu cases tested for strain? Yep. B/Victoria. (Named for Victoria, Australia.) And, be...
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I called my Drs office at 815 they open at 8 am , i am getting a LOT more numbness and tons more pain in my feet and lower legs and hands the past week and i did NOT want to put it off going in until after thanksgiving and im coughing up gunk again. not as bad as before but i think bronchitis is trying to come again. I go in at 2:30 pm today only appointment she has today or tomorrow, cant go weds were getting 6 to 12 inches between tuesday night and weds so i would end up cancelling anyways! I need to make angel food candy for mom today or tomorrow, and i need to make the pies on wednesday. I am hurting so bad so need to stop here. Hope all have low pain days!
Wow, that's a lot of baking. You're amazing. I'd love some - shame I'm so far away.
Hi Mlr0853, best wishes for happy holidays.
HI Angela, wow you have a lot going on. Hope the doctor helps.
Another day....I'm really struggling with my depression, and I'm having an IBS flare. I'm also struggling with my anxiety - anxiety over the meeting I have tomorrow, anxiety over how I'm dealing with my husband, anxiety over my health. I was awake part of last night absolutely convinced that I'm dying of some sort of cancer that just hasn't been diagnosed yet. I'm also convinced that I'm losing my eyesight, etc. I know these things aren't true, but at 2 AM, they cast some mighty big shadows. The thing about anxiety is that I don't get to pick the things I get anxious about.
I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving...we're having a few friends from church over. I haven't done a turkey in years. It'll be fine though. I have Thursday and Friday off.
Now all I have to do is make it there. <sigh>
Wish you all a great day.
I'm exhausted...yesterday it was pouring rain all day, so obviously I really felt that, and Saturday was a busy day even with skipping spin. I ended up having to go to the NH office to pick up Noah's prescription food that I ordered. This kind he actually really likes, which is good because I feel like it's a better choice for him (it's for both urinary issues and stress, which can exacerbate the urinary issues). He's been acting more social and I know he's feeling better when he does ridiculous stuff like getting on my shoulder and chewing on my hair, or just following me around purring. Koshka seems to be feeling a little better too, she ate about half her breakfast this morning and she would have been due for the appetite stimulant last night. She tends to be more of a grazer so that's not entirely abnormal for her. I also got a lot of wood burning done-on Saturday I finished a commission and yesterday I got 3 boxes for my mom done. I'm mostly done with the stuff for my mom, and I have a few more projects for other people to get done before Christmas. So it was good to get a good chunk done. Today is a busy day, had to fit a couple people in, and we're pretty busy tomorrow too it looks like. I really just want to go home and sleep.
I called the pain doc this morning to explain how I've been feeling since I got out of the hospital with falling asleep talking to people, mid typing, well pretty much mid anything. Just like now, fell asleep after that last sentence. The Dr. wants to see me tomorrow so I'll have to take a nap before driving down there (the office is right around the corner from my work so a good 45 min to an hour from home). My primary care is responding to the disability people stating that I can work as long as I work from home only. I know my boss was not a fan of that idea so I'll just have to see. Meanwhile I'm excited to have my in-laws coming Wednesday. I get my Mom, Dad and Brother in law. We all just spend time catching up, playing games, and eating way more than we should.
Okay, off to do some research (if I can stay awake) on some possible other methods of pain control/medications and maybe get to do some reading.
Shout out to Miki, Fantod, Twin, Bear, Wonder, Zombie and the rest of the gang.
Of course, Leo as usual I loved your trivia, especially about sports as that is how i spend my weekend but i do need to head to see the Panthers today as i was a field goal kicker when I played football in high school so I feel I can still do better than their kicker Sunday.
Sorry, Leo but i had a pause mid-stream as my diuretic kicked in so i had to beat a path to the bathroom which gives me a great idea for a bottle of liquid that you can take to you lovely SIL for Thanksgiving. When I take my diuretic tomorrow morning when it kicks in I will collect it & bottle in in a fancy bottle &send it to you so hubby can take it to klutz so she can have at the meal. Knowing here she will probably never know the difference.
One final thing I have enjoyed our message exchange today.
To everyone else my home health care nurse just came in & like the broken record she is becoming as order to spend over 12 hours at least a day in my recliner. Only the joys of having CVI & being on a diuretic. SugarBear!!!
Angela the increased numbness and swelling in your feet along with your low bp are worrisome. I hope your doctor has some ideas on what to check and what to do so you can enjoy the holiday.
Zombie, I hear you on the anxiety; mine has been through the roof as well. Anxious over everything for no good reason and it kills. I'll be praying for you.
Miki I hope the busy day helps it go by quicker for you so you are back home with your babies. I'm glad you were able to get the food Noah likes and that Koshka is eating better with her food as well.
Leo, all that baking sounds marvelous. I bet your house will smell yummy for days! Your SIL is an idiot. Has she ever had an IQ test? Or a mental evaluation? Although gunpowder was officially developed by China in 850 A.D., my husband and a colleague (both are in the chem department) did some research and believe China actually had versions much, much earlier than that, which they later developed into gunpowder. Anyway, their invention, which was for fireworks, became the basis for all weapons (ex: dynamite, C4, etc).
We dug a few more holes exposing the water pipes further up the hill (neighbor's property)... and using the tap and listen method (one person taps while someone else down the hill listens) we were able to figure out which pipe is the one we need to tap into. So, we'll be calling a plumber and electrician today for a spigot and meter to be installed.
I also have a run to Walmart and to a health food store for specific items (ex: hubby used up my GF cookie dough mix for his pizza!! -insert angry face). I have a procedure coming up on Oahu, not this Friday but the next. I will have to prep HERE and make sure I'm cleaned out 2 hours before getting on the plane. I can't believe I have to fly like that and then fly back directly after. They will be testing my colon/ anal muscles. Sorry if I grossed anyone out. Anyway, I have to go pick up the prep stuff today, Yay me.
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I'm hanging on by a thread. My anxiety is full force and I feel like I can't function. I hate divorces and sharing kids. Why is my husband doing this to me! Sorry to complain. It feels so horrible and impossible right now.
I got some blood work back showing my Candida is high, which will explain the inability to eat the last week. I'm so bloated and burping like crazy. All I want is chocolate and that's the worst thing for it. I don't need this right now.
Leo, you are baking a lot of great stuff. I would want to eat cookies, cake, and brownies for breakfast for a week. LOL
Angela, I'm glad you are going to the doctor today. I hope you are able to get rid of it.
zk, my anxiety and depression are bad too so I completely understand how exhausted you feel. I hope thanksgiving goes great with your friends, and you get some time to rest.
Miki, you have gotten a lot of stuff done, that's awesome.
Maynard, I"m glad you are looking forward to seeing your inlaws, that doesn't happen often. Have a Happy Thanksgiving with your family.
Bear, will you see your mom or son for Thanksgiving?
I have been feeling awful from this viral crud. My driver is taking me into a walk in clinic today , so I can have my ear looked at. It has been so painful since I got sick. I just want to make sure it is not infected or something. I have to get in the shower.
Zombie, I'm really glad you have Thursday and Friday off which gives you a 4 day weekend. I hope you can do a few fun or relaxing things and give your anxiety a break.
Miki, I hope Koshka and Noah continue to improve. I can't believe you got all those projects done, you're really good at that. I'm still trying to get finishing touches done on the cat painting I started nearly a year ago when Silver died (all that's left now is fixing his whiskers). It's been so difficult for me because my life is always a busy circus, and as you know, painting takes time.
I have moved 10 times since marrying my husband. This will be our 11th and we've only been married 7 yrs. I HATE moving, and after we get settled onto this new property, I hope to never move again. I'm tired of my life staying packed up in boxes, too. Every time I want to paint, I have to unpack that box and then repack it when finished.
Wow, Maynard. Do doctors know why you're falling asleep all the time? Is it fatigue or neurological? Or a virus like mono? When I had mono I remember that happening to me a lot, and I slept like 20 hrs a day. Yay for your in-laws coming over. I really like mine, too, and my MIL is easier to talk to than my own mother.
Twins, I'm so sorry you'e going through this separation.... especially over the holidays. What a bummer! But God will provide, He's the only reason why you've gotten through everything you have. Maybe it happening over the holidays is just what Butthead needs to wake him up (crossing fingers).
Bear, I hope you can visit family or they visit you for T-day. I also hope The Rock doesn't mess up everyone's turkey.
Milily, it sounds like you do have an ear infection. I hope you get medication to knock it out today. Hang in there.