Hello forum 😁, I have just joined hoping to connect with people going through the same, I'm 45 from Scotland, when I'm not a weeping statue 😬, I do have a great sense of humour, and welcome positivity and humour as well as the serious stuff.
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Hi, I've just joined because I'm pretty lonely. I have a partner of over 45 years and I love him dearly, but he doesn't get it. My daughter does and she messages me lots, but friends are all gone except for ones from way back. I no longer make social arrangements with people. I hate letting people down. Anyway I thought it might be helpful and less lonely to belong to a group who totally do get it.
Diagnosed in 2018, but consultant believes I had it way back in my life. I'm in my 70s.
Hi all
Nice to find somewhere where the people understand exactly what fibro is like. I was diagnosed bh rheumatologist in 2016 but suspect I've had it most of my life!
Also have hyperparathyroidism which muddies the waters.
Looking forward to reading other people's stories - make me feel normal!
Thanks
Annie
Hey everyone. 45year old from UK. Diagnosed me/cfs around 2019, diagnosed fibromyalgia 2023 after years of being in pain and finally breaking down at the doctors. Feel like I've been in a flare up for the past 2 years. Haven't really done much to change my lifestyle but that is going to change. I'm tired of just existing and want to live life again 😊
Hi Everyone, looking for ideas, empathy and shared experiences.
I was diagnosed with fibro a few years ago after a bout of severe viral arthritis which never seemed to go away. I also have hypermobility syndrome, which has added to my joint issues. 2 years ago I was also diagnosed with osteroarthritis in various joints, particularly shoulders and elbows, whilst going through treatment for breast cancer - at the time, I was told this OA diagnosis with a cheerful doctor who said "Good news...
Hello I’m Diane. Happy to have find you. I was diagnosed with Lupus in 1987, Fibro in 1990, CFS 1995 etc. I look forward spending time with you all. 🌻
So glad this forum is available. I have been recently diagnosed, took so long. Now it all makes sense, doesn't make it easier, but at least I know what I have. Just need to communicate with people who "get it". Looking for any pointers I can get!
I’m new to this forum. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 20 years ago. Most of the time I manage it pretty well. Right now I’m not doing too good. I like to help others with projects but I tend to over do. I refuse to stay in active which can get me into trouble because once I start something I push myself to finish it. I know that’s unwise. I’m 71 and i also have osteoarthritis. I’m currently in physical therapy and it kicking my butt. Any suggestions on how to recover more quickly?
Hi all, I'm Ian (59M) from the UK. My partner Joan (74F) has had a FMS diagnosis since 2000 and symptoms for around 6yrs prior to that.
I'll be frantically reading up on everything I've missed by not keeping my hand in for a few years. Year after year of the same lack of new info can be disheartening :(
Morning everyone I’m Maxine 62yrs young single woman, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 2001 me/cfs followed as the years have gone on the list has become endless as you can all relate to the insomnia brain fog. I eat healthy stoped smoking exercise when possible stretching. Mode of transport mobility scooter I tell everyone I’ve a (Harley Davison). Hope your all ok thinking of you all sending hugs 🤗
Hello everyone, sorry to "meet" under these conditions. Came to see if anyone has experienced my worsening symptoms, what tests they've had, and if anyone has tried any new (to me) treatments. Thank you in advance to those who share their stories and those who maintain the board.
This all started January of last year. I have been through a lot of trauma in my life. Also, in December in 2022 my mom died after I had taken care of her for the previous 3 years . I spent the next year trying to take care of all the things I needed to do as I was the executer of the will. After all that time in survival mode I guess my body just decided to say "I give up".
I don't have a definite diagnoses but my Dr. thinks its fibromyalgia. Last year wasn't too bad. Symptoms...
Hi all I am 28 and have been diagnosed about 4 years ago after chronic back pain and have really just ignored over the years but seems to getting worse now so thought I’d join here and see what others do to help their pain etc
Hi. I have suffered from fibromyalgia for over 38 years and know how absolutely debitating it can be. Apart from time off work, I took early retirement expecting that when work stress eased I would have a noticeable reduction in symptoms. Unfortunately, this was not the case. However, two things have turned my experience around in the last 4 years. A new GP prescribed Tixol (Duloxetine) which reduced my symptoms incredibly. After 12 months, she increased my dosage to 60mgs because things had...