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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New here, in alot of pain and chronic fatigue.

Sly
Sly

I do not yet have a formal diagnosis. I'm looking for a Rheumatologist to screen me for Fibro and RA. I'm just so sore all over all of the time, I'm trying to stay busy and push through it, but now that I have been at it for 4 months, forcing myself to get busy on everything that has been neglected. 4 months later, I'm feeling chronic fatigue. I have every single symptom of Fibromyalgia and or Reuhmatoid Arthritis. I am already disabled from an abdominal birth defect. I have had it all my life, but it did not affect me until I was 39. I have "Midgut Intestinal Malrotion Presenting in Adult Life". 2 in 1 million odds to discover it at 39. I'm in pain 24/7. It is really beating me down, I don't care if I awake tomorrow morning! I also have Tourette's Syndrome and OCD Pure "O". I have suicidal intrusive thoughts. Anyway just venting, I'm really miserable right now. I can't sleep, or sleep all day, I have limited strength Very frustrating! Ted

twinmomab
twinmomab
Welcome to the group. I'm sorry to hear of all the problems you face. Having chronic pain is a tough diagnosis and almost impossible to deal with alone and with grace. I think we all go through periods of not wanting to wake up. For me, I have 2 beautiful girls that depend on me, so when I vent and cry out, I have to get over it fast and step up my game for them.

The only strength I have left is by the grace of God. I read scripture for strength and comfort daily. I'm glad you joined this group it has been my lifeline. Everyone is great, and we do a daily check-in posted by Leo. Feel free to join us each day so we can get to know you. It helps to know you are not alone in all of your struggles, and to maybe get some ideas from others on relief.
ItsJustMe2012
ItsJustMe2012
Sly , call your insurance company and get a list of Rheumatologists in your area that accept your insurance. You can call around and ask if they treat fibro.
irishwriter
irishwriter
one of the most difficult things to learn is to stop forcing yourself to do the things that you can no longer do which results in an exacerbation of agony. try to divide your tasks into smaller chunks of time with rest breaks in between and reward yourself every step of the way for your remarkable strength in making it through. take two bags for shopping instead of one. ask for help if you need it, most people are happy to do it. if your body is telling you to rest, then rest and don't feel bad about it, you have an illness which involves a lot of self care and you are not alone. if you manage to wash just one cup, at least you have a clean cup to offer someone a cup of tea/coffee = success. invisible illnesses suck but we rock. stronger people have fallen for less! good luck on your journey and keep coming here for all the support you need.