Recent content by emilyj

I have been there and know how you feel, but don't give up! It sounds to me like you could benefit from some therapy and maybe some antidepressants. There's nothing wrong with seeking out professional help when you really need it, which I can tell from your post you really do. No, no, no...

Ali, I am right there with you with the nap thing. I don't find naps to be terribly refreshing at all. In fact, when I wake up from a nap, it takes me quite a while to wake up and get my head on straight again. I try to get to bed early or sleep late, rather than have to nap during the day...

Thanks so much for all your input. I feel so much better knowing I'm not alone in this. It feels yucky laying around in an exhausted pile, staring at the dust settling on the stereo and the colonies of dust bunnies gathering in the corners. I try to get up and do just a little here and there...

How the heck do y'all get your housework done? Every day is such a struggle just getting the basic stuff done. I know I can get the laundry and dishes done if I got at it a little at a time, but that's about it. Sweeping and mopping especially kill me! I've been looking at various...

Really? Wow, maybe I need to look into this. I could really use some relief from the constant pain. As if it weren't bad enough fighting off fatigue and pain everywhere else. Ugh! Thanks so much for the tip.

I agree stress definitely makes things worse. I've been playing the piano for a musical, and for the last week we've been having rehearsals every night. This on top of my other jobs has kept me spread pretty thinly. I am so run down and feel hideous. I swear I could go to sleep right now and...

Thanks for the input. It seems reasonable to me that the tennis elbow is not related to the fibro, but the pain could be made worse by it. I'm playing the piano for a musical tonight, and I'm just praying I get through it okay. I am so tired and achy.

I have had a bad case of tennis elbow in both elbows now for close to a year. I've learned to cope with it just like the rest of my daily pain and fatigue. I take Naprocyn and use stabilizing supporters on both elbows, which helps quite a bit for a while. I am an artist and musician, so I...

I don't know about it just suddenly going away, but I definitely seem to have good days and bad days. Well, more like a whole cluster of good days and then a cluster of bad days after that. When I'm having those good days, I make sure to make the most of them! They are a gift! :D

I've suddenly had some trouble with my vision lately too. I'd be interested to see what other people have to say about this. I've been advised to see an ophthalmologist about it, so I'm making an appointment today. I've always been nearsighted, but lately it seems I have a lot more difficulty...

I have never heard of doctors getting paid to take people's driver's licenses away from them. What a horrible thing that would be! Now, if you aren't up to driving, for whatever reason, don't do it, of course. But lots of people who don't have fibro also suffer from dizziness, headaches, and...

I know how you feel! Although I'm much older than you. I'm so sorry you have this burden to bear when you're only 20. The thing that helps me is to get things done just a little bit at a time. I learned this from Marla Cilley of Flylady.net. Yes, it's a housekeeping site, but I have learned...

Yes, being tired and in pain constantly does not really make me want to have sex. That's for sure. Fortunately, my husband has been really understanding about it. And even though sex doesn't happen as frequently as it once did, what we are doing more is more cuddling and petting. Especially...

I have the same problem as you describe. It's so hard to get to sleep, I don't want to have to get up early in order to exercise because I really need my rest. Then later in the day when I have time, it's often dark or getting dark. Heck, even if it's light out, it may not be a good time to...

Hi everybody! I'm new to the forum. I haven't been diagnosed yet. I'm still going through lots of tests and doctor's visits, trying to pin down exactly what's wrong. In the meantime, I'm learning to live with chronic pain and trying to get on with my life. It's great to read about other...