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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Lilly23
Lilly23

My hope is that I'll be able to get out this spring and summer and go for walks and enjoy the weather and nice days. I spend a lot of time inside because I don't feel well physically enough to be as active as I like to be. Everything is a task and a struggle for me. And to be honest I feel like my life is wasting away because of it. I've tried many different things to get better but nothing so far has really helped. And I've had this illness for quite a long time, many years. And I feel like it's robbing me of my life every single day. I'm alone and it's hard to make friends when I can't be as mobile as I like. I just feel very alone and depressed and I feel like having this illness is a punishment, at least for me, that's how it feels.


  I've been through so much in life at such a young age. I've had other things that have robbed me of the quality of my life and from being able to enjoy my life. I worked through a lot of it and I've overcome a lot of it. But I can't get rid of this illness no matter how hard I try and it still holds me back so much and keeps me stuck in a rut. It's just so sad and heartbreaking to me to have to wake up and feel this way every day.

magichope
magichope
I believe all of us understand, I have had fibro for over 20 years and of course its gotten worse with age. You just learn to live with it and do what one can do for themselves. I know I will never be painfree and I know there is no miracle drug and cure. Just don't give up and do what you can do each day. Try to stay positive. Don't overdo because when I do my pain is through the roof and so is my costochrondritis. I like salonpa patches OTC they seem to help me some which is better then nothing. I don't take strong pain pills unless I feel its ER pain,
I don't have friends anymore that I do things with, what they do I cannot or care to do anymore.
Be sure to take Vitamin D if you don't get sunshine everyday.
I know if I stay busy mentally it helps me not think about pain.
Do you play games on the internet?
I keep saying to myself push a little and don't forget to do something everyday or find something to smile about everyday.
We are here for you, though sometimes it takes awhile to get a response.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
I have been dealing with fibro since at least 18 when i had my car accident also have chronic back issues since then that cause additional severe pain. I agree about Vit D but have your dr check your levels first, i had almost no D in me so need a prescription dose of it. I dont have many friends either around but i do have a few that i just dont see often. I try to keep busy online or doing arts and crafts like scrapbooking.
twinmomab
twinmomab
I'm right there with you. I got fibro after the birth of my twins. I feel like I can't be the mother I know God has called me to be because of this illness. It has taken so much from me. And I have family but no social life outside of work. It's impossible when no one understands what we're going through and how hard it is to live a normal life. Hang in there. Maybe join a church group?
Ann93
Ann93
Sorry to hear that you are so uncomfortable. I can relate because I have chronic back issues. Volunteering has helped me because I can help others for a short period of time when it is a good day for me. Setting attainable goals can be helpful to feel productive. Getting outside is a great idea. I do that as much as I can do lift my mood. The libraries offer a lot of free programs that you might be able to participate in. Hope you can find some activities that can distract you from the pain.
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