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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Teens With Fibromyalgia

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Im 16, And Diagnosed With Fibromyaglia
It Has Just Been Really Hard

And I Just Need Some Advice Dealing With It.
And It Seems Like Im Like The Only One Dealing With This At My Age


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I probably had fibromyaliga around the age of 15/16, possible before than, but that was when I noticed it. I still don't know how to deal with it exactly, other than take it one day at a time and listen to others who have had it for awhile.
I know how frustrating it is not to do what others you age are doing, so know that you are not alone.
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SLEEP! Sleep and avoiding alcohol helped me get the fibro to be more manageable. I used to take benadryl to help me sleep but then I got a doc to prescribe something else. Missing out on your deep sleep (REM sleep) can cause the pain to be worse. If I get 8 hours uninterrupted, I usually seem to have better days.
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
Hi Pink!

Fight, and fight hard. You are so young to be afflicted with this and I feel for you.

I worry that my son might have it. My mom has FM and my daughter has rheumatoid arthritis.

It's good that you found out early. Read up on any new treatments, info and pain management and come here for support. Talk to anyone and everyone who will listen. We can't change doctors and people's perceptions if we all remain quiet or embarassed. I take Melatonin for sleeping which is a huge improvement, Voltoren (just started) for pain and inflammation along with a herbal and mineral remedies.

Hang in there! We care.
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I had it young too just take it one day at a time you'll get there
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