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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mamawx4 09/19/2009

We went on our anual family trip to Dollywood today.We had awonderful time but I already know that I will pay for it tomarrow.I didn't ride but 2 very tame rides but I walked all over the park and the soreness is already setting in.I dread to see what tomarrow will bring.We have been making this trip every September for the last 10 years[we have 9 b'days this month and this is like a gift to them,my husband and son being 2 of them] and I really didn't want to ruin it for the rest of the family especially my grandbabies.This was the first year that they were old enough to do anything there and I didn't want them to miss it.My health already makes it hard for me to do alot with them and I just couldn't knock them out of going.It would have been much easier on me if I could have rented a electric scooter but they cost $45 a day and we are on a very fixed income[under $1200 a month for 5 people] and couldn't afford it.If it wasn't for my mother in law working there and getting us all free tickets we couldn't have afforded the trip at all.
I know we all do things at times that we know we will pay for later because we love our families and want them to be happy.What are some of the things that you all have done knowing that you would suffer[physically] for it later just to give your family a happy day?To see them enjoy life for a little while?Just so they know you love them.

deleted_user 09/20/2009

I'm sorry you are in pain. I think we all would make that sacrifice for a little "normalcy" and family fun. Sometimes you just have to say what the heck. Live your life to the fullest, it's the only one we get. I've hauled wood for a campfire and paid. I have also made long trips for the sake of loved ones. No regrets !

Liane999 09/20/2009

Yes. We all make small sacrifices for the sake of family. I feel for you. Doing a large amusement park like that is VERY tiresome for a normal person, never mind someone who has FM. If you find yourself in this situation again (maybe next year?), take your husband aside before you go and ask him to work with you to ensure that you can sit down and rest for small periods as frequently as possible. Arrange it so that you can sit for 15 minutes or so, they go on ahead and you meet up with them. I find this really helps. You will still be sore the next day, but less so.

I also find walking daily, increases the distance you can go and tolerate. Muscle strengthening is very helpful for me.

mamawx4 09/20/2009

I am very sore today[moving very slow] but still don't regret it!It would have been worse if my daughter and stepgrandson hadn't taken the babies on the rides and I rested while they were on them.The area where most of the little kid rides are I could sit in one place and watch them ride most of them.There wasn't many people on the park so the wait wasn't long for rides,I think the longets any of us ever waited was about 5 minutes.So it was agood day to go.And wouldn't you know that we forgot to charge the batteries for the camera and didn't get but one picture of the whole day.
Dollywood is about an hour drive from where we live,but even an hour driving in a car is painfull for me.

PeaceN2You 09/20/2009

I went to Kings Dominion back in the summer because my daughter has fond memories of going with me and wanted to share that with HER daughter and make it a three-generation experience.

I almost didn't go - wasn't have a good energy day - very tired - but I'm so glad I did as we all had a great time and made some memories that will last a lifetime!

Abotsd 09/20/2009

not much. too worried re;own health. afraid of crowds now with hini flu going around the schools. maybe i miss out on things, know i do, but guarding my health is my responsibility and i take it very seriously. was bedridden for enough years to be so careful now. can get around a little. half a day life. better than no life at all.

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