"I have Fibro-what?" This was one of the first questions that I asked when my doctor diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia. I had no idea what it was. I knew that I had not been feeling well for a long time with a lot of different symptoms. When I went in for a check-up I had gotten to the point of not being able to get up and down without extreme pain and difficulty. I had a headache that had been with me for several weeks, joints and muscles hurting. I didn't want to tell anyone what was happening because I thought they would really think I had gone off the deep end with all the symptoms. This has not been recognized until recently being an illness. So many people have been from doctor to doctor for years and never diagnosed. A lot of the symptoms are similiar to Lupus and Arthritis. You don't sleep much, depression from the pain. Wow. Just what I needed. Mrs. Independent, who had always done what she wanted, when she wanted!!!! I finally began to do research on the internet and have found so many support sites, plus individuals who also have this. I don't think I could make it each day without their support or my families support. There are good days and bad days. One thing that I am haveing to learn is to pace myself with my work. You tire so easily. I am learning to take one day at a time with this. If I don't feel like doing something then I don't do it. ME saying that!!!!??? If anyone would like to talk with me about this I would be glad to. I don't know a lot but am learning each day. SUPPORT-from family and friends is to me the main thing.UPDATE
June 1999
This last five months since I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia has been a roller coaster ride. It is not over and probably will not be. Right now I am having a flare-up. Headache, sore throat, flu like pain, tingling fingers, legs and toes. But I have had some really good days too. I have been able to mow my yard (riding mower!!) painted my dining room and am still able to take care of my family with their help.
That has been one of the hardest lessons for me to learn-ask for help. I have always been such an independent person. But it is getting easier to ask as time goes by.
I have really been blessed with having good online friends that are there when I need them. sopatient has been so good to listen to me complain, do research for me. Couldn't do without her!!! I also belong to a great support group. Rest Ministries. They are a super group that are there to listen to you in good times and bad times. I would recommend this group to anyone with chronic pain.
So many with chronic pain have had such a hard time finding doctors that would really believe them. I am so thankful that mine believed me!! He is really a good friend.
But most important-I have learned to rely on the Lord more each day. He is there to help me when the pain is so bad and I think I cannot go on. I think I have become more sensitive to others with their problems.
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