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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dadsgirl1 03/11/2013

Hi everyone. I haven't been around for a couple of years. Thought I'd check in and maybe try and get active in the discussions here again.

So yes I have fibro. :). I don't talk about it much because well people just aren't interested in listening to other people's problems except as a way to talk about their own issues. But sometimes I have a very difficult time keeping everything all bottled up inside. It would be great to have some one that really did understand. So that's why Im back. I know the people here do understand the difficulties and the aloneness we can feel dealing with these health issues.

Do you have people, family or friends, that understand what it means to have these invisible ailments? I don't have anyone,even though I have plenty of family that love me. They just don't have a clue.

It's nice to meet you. Have a nice day.

MAGICpill 03/11/2013

Hello and welcome back to DS.

deleted_user 03/11/2013

Hi dadsgirl, this is a great resource. I do know a few other folks with fibro but they are not close friends and I see how other people are skeptical and often think they are just bellyachers. It is so nice to find support here from others who understand.
Yeta

deleted_user 03/11/2013

I tend to be quiet about it, too. My one sister is a nurse and supportive, other people just cannot relate. And the syndrome still has far too many skeptics.

Welcome back and enjoy. :)

PeaceN2You 03/11/2013

Welcome back!

fibrolizzy 03/11/2013

Glad to have you back. Most people in my life (family and friends) are pretty supportive, but they don't understand it. That's why I "camp out" here everyday!!

dadsgirl1 03/11/2013

Thanks everyone. I appreciate everyones support for health issues that I don't even understand. So can't expect many others too. :) Have a great day.

Birthwarrior 03/11/2013

Hi! I have a sister in law with RA/fibro/bipolar, a sister in law with celiac, a cousin & aunt with celiac & Sjogrens, so lots of understanding there...not so much at work, where my boss wants to be rid of me. I actually have felt that my recent explosion of symptoms was a punishment for always thinking my SIL should work through her pain & issues, because I did. Now that I am having more problems and pain, it's like, OH. Oh, I get it. So...sighs...I came here for support and people who have a clue as well, but also a dose of positivity when I am lost in frustration and guilt.

achyellie 03/11/2013

Hi welcome back! I am pretty new here myself. I do not know anyone in my life with fibro so I come here to get information and support and remind myself that I am not alone. I find it comforting to know there are others who get me & I get them.

I do not talk to anyone about fibro other than hubby, and my grown grils once in a while but as supportive and loving as they are they do not get it, heck I dont get it most days lol. It took me 5 years to accept that I had fibro and since then I started coming here reading posts every day I find it helps to reduce the stress that comes with fibro, like what you said about bottling it all up, this is a good place to come & rid yourself of it.

So nice to meet you too and welcome! Ellie

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