Recent content by Cindykay

Does anyone belong to a virtual book Club? I read ALOT these days and would love to be in a discussion group, but can't get out to a real book club meeting.

So sorry for the stress you are experiencing! I am very fortunate in my situation because though stress affects me really badly, I have a pretty supportive and peaceful environment and good doctors. Finances worry me, and my brain fog leads to a real sense of worthlessness. I recommend a book...

I love hiking and being outdoors too! It's probably what I miss most. I try to get out when I'm having a good day. I have a big backyard with woods and creek behind, so even getting out there helps sometimes. When I hike I use hiking sticks and make sure I always have water and a protein snack...

I agree with you all - sometimes it just doesn't seem worth it to keep on plugging. Does anyone else feel guilty about their illness and depression? I know there are people (some of you!) who are dealing with worse problems than I, and that my family is pretty patient and understanding, and I am...

Hi all - I've been away for too long! I keep forgetting about this wonderful community. Thank you, fibrofog! I am confused about the differences between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. 15 years ago I had an undiagnosed illness I now believe was Chronic Fatigue. 3 years of utter exhaustion and...

You are a warrior! I really admire your attitude!

Every time I log on I search forever ( well, maybe 3-5 minutes to find the Post New Thread button. I'm blaming it on Fibro Fog. Where does it usually live? Today the only place I found it was in this suggestions, problems or bugs page!;-)

Me too - sternum, ribs and breasts. Been to the ER cause I though it might be heart, but that all checks out. Such a confusing disease.

Me too, Katinatardis! Sometimes I think my family wonders if I can really go sick if I am so cheerful - but what they don't see is the conscious and continuous choice to see the humor. Even the brain fog can be pretty amusing...

Cstine - this is a great place to come to get that alone feeling taken care of. Hope you get some relief.

So sorry you are dealing with all thus Sweatpea! Sending gentle hugs...

I Will just second the description above, and add that I usually don't have much reaction to the pressure points either.i'm on Lyrica but think it's making me worse, so I'm going to ask my dr, about Wenning myself off. There are non-prescription drug ways to ease pain which you may have tried ...

I used to take it for migraines. Didn't notice the side effects- but it would have been hard to tell them from all my other symptoms. Certainly didn't lose any weight while on it! :(

I attend a water exercise class designed by the national arthritis association. It is one hour of very gentle movement of all the joints in the swimming pool at my local Y. It wipes me out at the time, but I think I have more energy when I go regularly. I try to go 2 days a week. I'm also...

So I had a Healthy Person day on Sunday, and it was a blast! We went to the Bengals football game, complete with tailgating, beer and big crowds. I managed to get through the day without using up all my energy, and pain was low enough to be ignored. The game was exciting, the weather was...