
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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I work in an ER. I love my job. It has done wonders for my head. I know that doesnt sound wierd to you...........or maybe it does. I am sick of being on pills. I am sick of being in pain. I am sick of all of it. My family doesnt get it. No one at work believes it......I dont dare share any of it with them. Acupuncture really helps. I still dont sleep. I want to die some days. I hate it when I sleep til noon. I cry when I'm alone which is alot most days. All but one friend "cant deal with my drama". I try to be thankful for all the good things in my life. I have A LOT of good things. I still want my husband to go a way. My kids try....but they still deserve more...........I cry A LOT. I drink but I dont want to. But it keeps me off the narcs. Stupid. I feel Stupid. Sorry for the rant.
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I can't do anything concrete from afar but I can try to give you some validation. Your friend that can't stand the drama - let them live in your bod for a bit and they would change their minds I am sure. I think we all have experienced some of that at some point.
Have you been formally diagnosed? You have a good medical background so you understand your body.
It is trite, but hang in there and vent all you want here, it is one of the things the board is here for.
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I too feel the same way, im just sick of it all, im sick of going to work everyday in pain, waking up like this, sick of taking all these pills that dont help my flares.
Like another poster said, be kind to yourself. You cant beat yourself up over this. Have u tried massage therapy? that is really helping me, although it only lasts a few days.
*hugs* 2 u.
I think anyone who can handle working in the ER is one strong woman! Helping others does take the focus off what is wrong with us. Have you tried seeing a naturopath for help? I don't like narc's either and drinking isn't an option for me.
I have gotten pain relief from taking supplements. It doesn't help everyone but it has helped me.
GodBless you for helping the sick. I think that is God's work, Hugs, Keleee :)
You're not alone in this! We here on DS all understand! I am here for you whenever you need me!
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Sit your hubby down and tell them what you've told us. Most men are sometimes clueless when it comes to our pain (sorry for those men on here that do understand) :). They aren't mindreaders and won't "get it". Here's a possible scenario for you: "I have FI-BRO-MY-ALGIA Syndrome". It's a real illness and I need your support. I can't do it alone. Working is getting harder, although I love it and need it, I'll need some extra help around the house with the kids so I'm able to continue working. It's either that, or I'm going on disability. You're choice.
Back to you KC. Have you tried Melatonin for sleeping? I take that every night and it has done wonders. I still get insomnia the odd time but most nights I get a good sleep. There's also other meds you can try that aren't opiods as well as other therapies so check with your doc or rheumy.
I do ok at my job at Oxfam and will carry on there for a long time as there is no pressure from the staff and i can do what ever i want to do there. If i get bored a little while the shop is quite i find something to do or i do one of my puzzle books till it get busy again. The staff don't mind me doing this as it's helps me pass the time and take my mind of my pain and problems.
I work about 8-16 hrs a week depending on what i am doing.