
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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Last night someone asked, I heard having FM is painful? I said yes it is, but I am taking meds and I am gratefuul that I have them. I said I have built up a high tolerance for pain but sometimes it can be really bad.
I try not to talk about it too long otherwise it becomes a soapbox . I am good at lectures from way back when I was raising my sons.
I really don't know how much to share so that someone will be aware how people have to deal, when they have this.
I am good and then I am bad and the cycle goes around and around. What do you say?
I try not to talk about it too long otherwise it becomes a soapbox . I am good at lectures from way back when I was raising my sons.
I really don't know how much to share so that someone will be aware how people have to deal, when they have this.
I am good and then I am bad and the cycle goes around and around. What do you say?
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"Good, thanks" - the usual
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